Slip & Fall Injury Claims in Illinois
If you were injured after slipping and falling, for example in a supermarket, the damages from your injuries may include both special and general damages. Special damages are usually straightforward; however, general damages are far more complex, and an attorney experienced in handling slip and fall injuries is needed.
Scott with Barber Law Offices LLC has been assisting slip and fall victims in Schaumburg IL and the surrounding areas for over 35 years and can help you ascertain what compensation is legally due to you.
“Special Damages” are the measurable costs from the injury, like medical bills or lost income.“General Damages” are the pain and suffering experienced from the injury
In any slip and fall injury, the injured party needs legal representation. Only a lawyer can determine this and a call to Barber Law Offices LLC will give you all the information and help required to successfully resolve any slip and fall injury claims. Scott has a successful track record of handling injury claims and has been serving the Schaumburg IL area with expertise and excellence since 1984.
Your lawyer will:
- Get and understand all details surrounding your injury
- Build a strong case for compensation via an out-of-court settlement
- Prepare your case for trial, if unable to settle out of court
- Represent your best interests and protect your injury claim
When is a Landowner Responsible for Damages?
1. A condition that presented a risk.
There was a condition of the defendant’s property which presented an unreasonable risk of harm to persons on the premises.
2. The condition should have been known by the owner.
The defendant knew, or in the exercise of ordinary care should have known that the condition of his property involved an unreasonable risk of harm to persons on the premises.
3. The risk would not be recognized.
The defendant should have anticipated that persons on the premises would not discover or realize the danger, or would otherwise fail to protect themselves against it;
4. The defendant was negligent.
5. The plaintiff was injured.
6. The condition of the defendant’s property was a cause of the injury to the plaintiff.
Why Choose Barber Law Offices for Your Slip & Fall Case?
We Work for YOU
We advocate for your best interests and work hard to get the highest compensation possible for our clients.
Millions Recovered
Over the last 38 years, our firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
No Upfront Fees
We’ll never rush to settle your case and there are no upfront fees, so we don’t get paid unless you do.
Top 100 Trial Lawyer
Ranked in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100”.
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