When the Property Itself Hurt You.
Premises liability is more than slip-and-fall. Negligent security, dog bites on property, falling objects, swimming-pool injuries, structural defects — Illinois law gives you the right to recover. Marker Law builds the case.
Beyond Slip-and-Fall
Property owners owe a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When the danger is something other than a wet floor — bad security, an aggressive dog, a falling sign, an unfenced pool, broken stairs, dim parking-lot lighting — the same Illinois premises-liability framework applies. Marker Law develops the notice evidence and the chain of duty that hold owners accountable.
- Negligent security cases — assault on hotel, apartment, or retail property
- Dog bites and animal attacks (Illinois Animal Control Act, strict liability)
- Swimming pool drownings and near-drowning injuries
- Falling objects and structural collapse (signs, ceiling tiles, shelving)
- Inadequate lighting in garages, stairwells and walkways
- Apartment-complex and rental-property injuries
Preserve the Evidence — Then Call
Photograph the scene, get witness names, request the incident report, and do not give a statement to the property's insurance carrier before talking to an attorney. Surveillance video is often overwritten in 30-60 days — every day matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers to the questions Marker Law clients ask most often about this topic.
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