Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

Hi. I am sorry to hear about your slip and fall accident. I am a Missouri and Illinois-licensed injury attorney that handles claims throughout most parts of the state of Illinois.

You may be entitled to obtain a settlement through the owner of the property that would include payment of all your medical bills related to your injury, payment of your lost wages, and additional amounts for pain and suffering and any on-going conditions that have resulted from the injury. It is typically necessary to establish that there was some type of defect with the stairs that caused the accident. Attorneys who handle these types of claims are familiar with a large number of defects that could have contributed to the accident. Something as simple as poor lighting, excess water on the stairs, no handrails, poor grip on the stairs (resulting in a slick surface) are all conditions that can establish liability on the owner of the property.

I am not certain what the surface of the stairs was composed of from your posting, or whether the accident occurred at night, or if the stairs were wet. These details are very important in determining whether you are entitled to settlement from the property's insurance company. Also the type of injury you sustained is relevant and whether you had any prior injuries in the same areas of your body. These will affect the amount of the settlement, provided that liability can first be established.

I hope this helps at least some. For your convenience, I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Thanks.

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