Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois

My daughter (a college student at Northern), slipped and fell unconsious on ice located in front of a Best Buy store in DeKalb. She was rushed in an ambulance to Kishwaukee hospital and treated for for her injuries. Can we sue Best Buy?


Asked on 1/24/10, 4:57 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Andrew Pavlinski Pavlinski & Elkins

It is possible to sue Best Buy for her injuries. But, in order to have the strongest case you shold have documentation of her injuries, treatment, costs, an accident report from the store, etc. You need to discuss the details of the event, such a exact location of the accident and other conditions at the time, with an attorney to get a better idea of how to move forward.

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Answered on 1/29/10, 6:12 pm
Sal Sheikh www.BetterCallSal.com

Mr. Pavlinski is correct.

You should consult with an attorney.

If you would like to discuss further, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 9:52 am

A parent of a college student's nightmare! I hope that she is making a good recovery and has been able to return to classes.

You may be able to sue Best Buy, it's landlord, if Best Buy leases the space and/or a snow removal contractor. The most significant factor is whether any of the potential defendants caused the ice to occur where the fall took place. For example, if there was a gutter or drain that caused water to flow and freeze where she fell, or if snow was piled up and again as it melted an unnatural accumulation of ice formed as a result, and that was where she fell, there would be liability. Those are just examples, there are others.

You should contact an attorney asap. It is critical that an early investigation is conducted, especially if a head injury is involved.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 4:12 pm
John Wunsch Law Offices John C. Wunsch, P.C.

Dear Sirs,

You may have a case since under Illinois law a landowner can be held liable in certain instances for negligent maintenance of snow and ice.

We have handled many such cases in the past.

Please call us to have a free consult (312) 977--9900.

Many thanks,

John C. Wunsch

[email protected]

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Answered on 2/01/10, 9:11 am


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