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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Property Owners Have to Keep You Safe.

When they don't — and you get hurt — Illinois law gives you the right to recover. Marker Law builds the case that holds property owners and businesses accountable.

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What This Practice Covers

Premises Liability Done Right

Slip-and-fall claims are technical: you have to prove the owner knew (or should have known) about the dangerous condition and failed to fix or warn about it. Marker Law attorneys investigate incident reports, maintenance logs and surveillance footage to build that proof.

  • Wet floors and unmarked spills in stores and restaurants
  • Icy sidewalks, parking lots and entryways
  • Loose railings, broken stairs and uneven flooring
  • Construction-site and trip-hazard injuries
  • Inadequate lighting and negligent security cases

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Take photos, get witness names, request the incident report — and do not give a statement to the store's insurance company before talking to an attorney. The consultation is free.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Straightforward answers to the questions Marker Law clients ask most often about this topic.

That the property owner knew (or reasonably should have known) about the dangerous condition, had time to fix or warn about it, and failed to do so — and that the condition caused your injury. The standard is called 'notice' and it is the core battleground in every slip-and-fall case.
No. Illinois follows premises liability rules — the owner is liable only when they had notice of the hazard and a reasonable opportunity to address it. Marker Law develops the notice evidence (incident logs, prior complaints, video, maintenance schedules) early.
Illinois generally protects owners from liability for naturally accumulating snow and ice. But if the owner attempted to remove it and made it worse, or if the ice came from an unnatural source (broken downspout, plowed pile), liability can attach. These cases are highly fact-specific.
Two years from the date of the fall in Illinois. Cases against governmental property owners can be shorter — sometimes one year. Notify an attorney immediately so evidence (especially store video, which is often overwritten in 30-60 days) can be preserved.
Medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and out-of-pocket expenses like home modifications or in-home care.
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