This is the first post in a series of articles which will involve slip and fall cases where the victim was injured in the residential home of another. I have previously discussed slip and fall cases occurring on commercial properties. I consider it important to address the handling of cases involving a residential fall as, more often than many realize, the homeowner may bear liability for the accident. The goal of my coming article is to provide information which will assist with the selection of a personal attorney as well as with better understanding one’s situation. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer.
I will be addressing several topics over my coming articles. Issues which I will analyze include:
- When a homeowner may be liable for a fall on their property
- When the owner of an apartment building or complex may bear responsibility for a slip and fall
- Making a claim against a homeowner’s policy or commercial insurance
- How long it may take to settle such a case
- What to expect during litigation
There are several reasons why I have chosen to address these particular topics. First, if the owner of a single-family residence allows someone onto their property, or inside their home, they may bear blame if a dangerous condition leads to a fall. Second, apartment building owners have a responsibility to ensure against hazardous conditions in common areas and inside of the units themselves. Third, claims for such cases can often be made against either a homeowner’s policy or against an apartment owner’s policy. Fourth, settling the matter can take a substantial amount of time, especially if the victim has been seriously injured. Finally, knowing what to expect during the litigation process can help to ensure that one’s expectations are reasonably managed.
An important point that I will be making in each of these articles is the need to contact an experienced attorney if you have been injured on the property of another. Premises liability cases are highly complicated and whether or not a defendant is at fault will depend on the specifics of the matter. Retaining counsel with experience in these types of cases is important as your representative must be able to identify all relevant evidence in the case. As a Peoria slip and fall lawyer, I am experienced in the handling of such matters. If you need assistance then contact us online or by telephone today. Our firm also serves clients in the Illinois cities of Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, Morton, Normal, Pekin, Springfield, and Washington.
