Illinois Complaint At Law regarding slip and fall in parking lot on snow and ice
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1Liability. The defendant had a duty of care, and was negligent in performing their duty of care.2Negligence. The defendant breached that duty and the plaintiff was harmed.3Responsibility/Fault. The breach of duty, or negligence on the part of the defendant, was a major factor in causing the plaintiff's injuries.
Many people call me and tell me that since they fell on someone's property, the property owner is liable for their medical bills. But that is not the law at all. In fact, it is much harder to sue someone for falling on their property than it is to sue them for a car accident or many other kinds of cases.
Premises liability law says that you can sue the owner of a parking lot if you are injured on their property due to negligence.Take for example an ice case: A parking lot is iced over and you slip and fall.
If you slip and fall, you may be able to recover the cost of your medical treatment by suing the property owner and perhaps even the contractor who was responsible for clearing away snow and ice.
The property owner owed you a duty of care. They breached the duty of care. The breach caused your accident and injuries. You have damages resulting from the accident.
Seek medical attention if you are in pain and make sure your injuries are documented. Record witnesses. Report the incident and dangerous condition to the property or business owner. Take photos. Preserve your shoes and clothing as they may serve as evidence later.
The average slip and fall settlement is between $15,000 and $45,000. Whether your case falls within the average range depends on several factors. If your injuries are relatively minor, your case may be below average.
