Category: Premises liability
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Apartments: Landlord Liability in Illinois
Learn how Illinois law holds landlords liable for carbon monoxide poisoning in apartments, including CO detector requirements under 430 ILCS 135 and negligence claims.
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What Affects the Value of a Slip and Fall Settlement in Illinois
Learn what factors affect the value of a slip and fall settlement in Illinois, including liability, comparative fault, injury documentation, and medical liens.
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Injured at a Gym: Are Liability Waivers Enforceable in Illinois?
Illinois gym waivers can bar ordinary negligence claims but cannot shield facilities from willful-and-wanton conduct. Learn when a waiver holds — and when it does not.
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Hit by Falling Ice or Snow from a Building in Chicago
Struck by ice falling from a Chicago building? Learn why this differs from sidewalk slip-and-fall claims and when building owners are liable under Illinois law.
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Porch and Deck Collapse Injuries in Chicago: Who Is Liable
If you suffered injuries in a Chicago porch or deck collapse, learn who may be liable — landlords, property owners, or contractors — and what Illinois…
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Construction Site Fall Injuries in Chicago — Third-Party Claims and the Kotecki Cap
If you were injured in a fall on a Chicago construction site, you likely have two separate tracks of recovery available, not one. Key claim steps…
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Chicago Sidewalk and Pothole Injury Claims — Suing the City and Property Owners
If you were injured on a broken Chicago sidewalk or hit a pothole that damaged your car or caused an accident, you may have a claim…
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Chicago Slip and Fall Claims: Proving Property Owner Negligence
Chicago slip and fall claims require proving that a property owner knew or should have known about a hazardous condition and failed to fix it. Illinois…
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Elevator and Escalator Accident Claims in Chicago
Elevator and escalator injuries in Chicago involve building owners, maintenance contractors, and in some cases the manufacturer under product liability law. The Illinois Elevator Safety Act…
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Swimming Pool Drowning and Injury Claims in Chicago
Swimming pool drowning and near-drowning cases in Illinois involve hotel pools, condominium associations, park district facilities, and private homeowners. The duty of care depends on who…