Geneva Premises Liability Attorneys
If you have been injured on someone else's property, you may have a right to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. However, it often takes a lawyer's assistance to determine if liability exists and who the responsible party may be.
At Konicek & Dillon, P.C., our lawyers represent people who have suffered serious injuries in slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents. With offices in Geneva and Chicago, we represent clients throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Is the Property Owner Responsible for My Injury?
The law determining liability is complex. If you are injured after slipping on a foreign substance spilled on the floor of a store, the store may or may not be responsible, depending on how long the substance had been on the floor. If the store manager knew about the spill and had an opportunity to clean it up, the store may be responsible.
If you slip on ice, the property owner may not be responsible if the ice is the result of natural accumulation from rain or snow. However, there are situations when the property owner or someone else may be responsible:
- If the accumulation of ice is caused by a defective downspout, the company that designed or installed the downspout may be responsible.
- If the icy area was caused by a snow removal company that dumped snow next to a building, that company may be responsible.
- If the accumulation of ice was caused by sewer work that was not cleaned up, the city may be responsible.
- If an automatic door traps snow and water in an entryway, the company that designed the door may be responsible.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your case with our Chicago slip-and-fall accident attorneys, call 630-313-2071 or fill out the contact form on this website. We offer home and hospital visits.
