Recognizing the Signs of Negligence in a Roscoe Slip and Fall Case

Anyone who can walk has likely slipped and fallen at some point in their lives and, in many instances, slip and falls do not result in serious injury. Sometimes, however, a slip and fall accident can cause extremely serious injuries that may even lead to long-term disabilities. According to data published by the National Safety Council (NSC), a non-profit safety advocacy organization, slip and fall accidents are responsible for an estimated 8.9 million emergency room visits per year. Fortunately for victims, Illinois law often entitles people who have been hurt in a slip, trip, or fall to file a legal claim to recover for their losses.
 
What kinds of negligence can cause a slip and fall accident?
 
Not every slip and fall case gives victims the right recover. Like other cases alleging personal injury, slip and fall victims need to be able to establish that their accident was caused by someone else’s negligence. In the legal context, “negligence” refers to a person’s failure to conduct himself with the degree of care that would be ordinarily exercised by a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances. Some examples of the kinds of slip and fall hazards that are often the result of negligence include the following:
 

 
When you retain one of the attorneys of Fisk & Monteleone LTD. after a slip and fall accident, you can be certain that we will thoroughly investigate your case and determine whether you have a viable claim. The kinds of evidence that we may gather include eyewitness statements, photographs of the scene of your slip and fall accident, an incident report, surveillance footage, and medical records, among others. It is important for victims to retain legal representation sooner rather than later, as evidence can be lost and memories can fade. By retaining an attorney shortly after an accident, you will be maximizing your chances of recovering compensation. In addition, slip and fall cases are subject to Illinois statute of limitations, meaning that a delay in filing your claim may result in the forfeiture of your right to bring a lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries.
 
Contact A Freeport, Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Today To Schedule A Free Case Evaluation
 
It is highly advisable for anyone who has sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident in Marengo, Illinois or the surrounding area to retain legal counsel as soon as possible. In many instances, the fact that a person slipped and fell down has less to do with their own clumsiness and is actually attributable to the negligence of another party. The lawyers of Fisk & Monteleone LTD. have been helping people injured by the negligence of others recover compensation for more than 50 years. Call our office today at 815-209-9030 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our Freeport personal injury lawyers. You can also send us an email through our online contact form available here.