St. Charles, Illinois, Premises Liability Accident Lawyers
Many personal injury claims resulting from unsafe or negligently cared-for premises are never filed. Questions regarding coverage, responsible parties and the relationship between injuries and incidents occurring on insured properties can be confusing, and such questions can deter injured people from pursuing deserved and needed awards for damages.
Premises liability accidents often involve injuries from slip-and-fall incidents resulting from poorly maintained indoor and outdoor walking surfaces, such as wet floors, snow and ice, potholes and sidewalks. Premises liability accidents can often involve dog bites, fallen trees and objects, and injuries resulting from assaults or attacks in parking lots, retail establishments, or on private homes and property.
If you have been injured in a premises liability accident, we can help. The law firm of Higgins & Burke, P.C. has handled numerous premises liability claims resulting from injuries occurring on commercial, residential and public property. We can effectively fight to recover damages for your injuries. Recent cases we have handled include:
- Our client stepped out of her car into a pothole in a commercial parking lot. We successfully recovered financial compensation for our client from the parking lot owner for negligence in maintaining the lot.
- A leaky ceiling created a slippery floor in the entrance of a store. Our client slipped, fell and broke her ankle. We proved liability and recovered substantial damages for our client's slip-and-fall accident.
- A municipality failed to maintain its easements, resulting in a tree that fell across a road. Our client's vehicle hit the tree and she was injured. We achieved a significant settlement for our client.
Contact Us
We can work with investigators, medical professionals and others to investigate your claim, identify witnesses, obtain sworn statements and prove injuries. If you have questions regarding product liability, slip-and-fall accidents, and other premises liability accidents, call us for a free initial consultation. We accept evening and weekend appointments and are conveniently located in downtown St. Charles. Free parking is available and plentiful. Contact an experienced lawyer at 630.762.9081.
