Articles Posted in Premises Liability

Amusement parks are designed to provide excitement, entertainment, and memorable experiences for families. Roller coasters, spinning rides, water attractions, and other high-speed rides can expose riders to rapid acceleration, sudden stops, changes in direction, and significant forces on the head and neck. Although most amusement-park visits do not result in serious injury, amusement rides can…

Fall festivals are a popular way to enjoy the changing seasons. Across Illinois, families gather at pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes, Oktoberfest celebrations, harvest festivals, craft fairs, church events, and community gatherings. These events often feature hayrides, petting zoos, inflatable attractions, amusement rides, food vendors, temporary walkways, outdoor games, and other activities designed to…

Labor Day weekend is a time when friends and families gather to celebrate the end of summer. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, neighborhood gatherings, and other social events are common throughout Illinois. Most people attend these events expecting to enjoy themselves and return home safely. Unfortunately, dangerous conditions on residential or commercial property can turn a…

Every year, thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents in Illinois. While many people assume that every property owner is held to the same legal standards, that is far from the truth. A slip and fall at a grocery store is treated much differently than a fall on a city sidewalk, public…

Farmers markets have become a staple of communities throughout Illinois and across the country, offering fresh produce, artisan products, prepared foods, and a unique shopping experience. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of farmers markets in the United States grew dramatically from approximately 1,755 in 1994 to nearly 8,800 by 2019, reflecting…

If you’ve ever walked into a grocery store, big-box retailer, bank, or restaurant and noticed short concrete posts lined up in front of the entrance, you’ve seen what are commonly called bollards. These fixed protective barriers are designed to prevent vehicles from crashing into pedestrian areas and storefronts. While they may appear simple or even…

Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant and often with life-altering consequences. When these incidents occur after bad weather, such as rain, snow, ice, or sleet, the dangers multiply. Slick surfaces, concealed hazards, and rushed pedestrians all combine to make slip and fall events a leading contributor to emergency room visits across the…

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere: in public spaces, workplaces, and even within your own rental home or apartment building. When a slip and fall occurs on someone else’s property, one of the most common questions injured individuals ask is: Can I sue my landlord for a slip and fall? In short, the answer…

Short-term rentals offer convenience and unique travel experiences. They also introduce unfamiliar environments and, sometimes, hidden hazards. Injuries in short-term rentals can range from slip and fall accidents and stairway injuries to burns, pool drownings, and food-preparation lacerations. When an injury happens away from home the stakes are higher: medical bills, lost vacation time, and…

In Illinois, property owners and managers have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When that duty is ignored, unsafe conditions can cause serious injuries, from broken bones to traumatic brain injury. In Illinois, proving a premises liability claim often turns on whether the owner knew (or should have known) about…