Rockford Slip-and-Fall Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be eligible for compensation if it is found that the property owner was negligent in maintaining a safe premises.
At the law office of Franks, Gerkin & McKenna P.C., we represent people who have been injured in accidents in grocery stores, parking lots, stores, private houses, in stairwells, and in other properties. To schedule a free consultation with a Rockford slip-and-fall accident lawyer, contact us today.
Causes of a slip-and-fall accident may include:
- Slippery floors
- Icy surfaces
- Holes in floor
- Uneven surfaces
- Torn carpets
- Missing or broken handrails in stairwells
Who is Responsible in Slip-and-Fall Accident Cases?
Homeowners and property owners have a responsibility to ensure a safe premises free from potentially dangerous or hazardous conditions that could threaten the safety of visitors. When a dangerous property condition causes someone to get injured — such as in a slip-and-fall accident — the property owner may be deemed responsible and the accident victim may be eligible for compensation.
If you have been injured on another person's or party's property, a premises liability attorney can help you determine your options for pursuing compensation. Our law firm can investigate the accident and determine if the property owner is responsible, and then help you pursue proper legal action. You may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. If a loved one was killed in a slip-and-fall accident, our firm can help you pursue a wrongful death claim.
Contact a Northern Illinois Sidewalk Injury Lawyer
For more information about your legal options if you have been injured on another person's or party's property, contact our law firm in Marengo, Illinois, by calling (815) 572-4256.