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If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation. If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
Contact a premises liability lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
You can also use our chatbot to receive a free, instant online case evaluation to find out if you qualify for compensation right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I slip and fall on standing water in a grocery store, can I sue the store?
Yes, the grocery store had an obligation to you, the customer, to keep the premises safe from hazards. Leaving standing water on the ground and failing to put out a caution sign put you at great risk. Their negligence will likely make them responsible for your injuries.
If I’m injured on someone's land, does that mean the property owner will be held responsible?
The circumstances of the case will likely decide who is liable. If you entered the property without permission from the property owner, you will be responsible for your injuries, unless if the injured individual in question is a child. However, the owner will be held responsible if he or she knew of a specific risk, failed to reduce the risk, and still allowed you to enter the property.
How much does it cost to talk to your firm about my case?
At TorHoerman Law, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation. It won’t cost you anything to discuss your case with us, and, we work on a contingency basis which means you won’t owe anything up-front or out of pocket unless we win your case.
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What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability, also known as occupiers’ liability, is defined as “the liability that a landowner or occupier has for certain torts that occur on their land.”
A tort in the legal world is defined as “an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability.” Essentially, a tort could be any personal injury, and in terms of premises liability law, an injury which occurred on someone else’s property.
Understanding your personal premises can help you avoid an unwanted premises liability lawsuit. You should also be aware of other people’s premises. If you suffer a personal injury on another person’s premises, they may be liable to pay for your injuries.
Common Premises Liability Accidents
Premises liability accidents can occur in several different ways. Hazardous conditions such as uneven pavement, standing water, falling debris, crumbling curbs, uncleared snow or ice, negligent or inadequate security, insufficient lighting, or defects in furniture can lead to accidents including but not limited to:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falling down the stairs
- Construction site negligence
- Dog bites
- Drowning
- Hotel accidents
- Parking lot accidents
- Electrocution
- Broken or fractured bones
- Lacerations or cuts
- Head and neck injuries
Premises Liability in Edwardsville, IL
According to Illinois law, the person(s) in control of the property (premises) is the individual or group who currently occupies and controls access to the premises. The property owner may not necessarily be liable for incidents that occur on his/her property if another party — such as a tenant — controls who is allowed on the property on a daily basis.
There are a few stipulations:
- If you were invited onto the property and subsequently suffered an injury, either the owner or current property occupier may be held liable.
- If you illegally entered a property without permission, any obligation or liability from the person “in control” of the premises is relieved. You CANNOT file a suit if you entered a property illegally.
"Duty of Care" Explained
Illinois law defines a “duty of care” – an obligation that the person controlling the property owes to any person invited onto the property. They must make an effort to mitigate any injuries to invitees by creating a safe and functional environment on their property.
If the duty of care is not met, the injured party has a right to take legal action. If you suffer a personal injury on another person’s premises, and the incident could have been avoided if that person met the duty of care, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Compensation for Accidents on Private Property
When you, a family member, or friend has suffered an injury on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for those injuries. In an Edwardsville premises liability lawsuit, there are two main goals:
- Hold the occupier of the premises accountable for your injuries
- Recover damages for your injuries in the form of monetary compensation.
Edwardsville Premises Liability Lawyer
Understanding and interpreting laws surrounding premises liability cases is not easy. Attorneys at TorHoerman Law have made it their mission to represent people who have been wronged by others and achieve justice and compensation for their claims. Our Premises Liability Team will do everything in their power to make sure your case is as successful as possible.
Contact TorHoerman Law Firm for a no-obligation Edwardsville premises liability initial consultation. An attorney would be happy to answer any questions you may have, free of charge.
References
“Premises Liability.”Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 May 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premises_liability.
“Tort.”Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School, 14 June 2017, www.law.cornell.edu/wex/tort.
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