Category: Premises Liability

Although serving time for criminal convictions, inmates at Chicago, Illinois, jails have a right to safe conditions. Accidents involving facilities, guards, or other inmates, however, may result in inmates suffering serious injuries or death.

Concertgoers at a Chicago venue may have been exposed to rabies recently. The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning after at least one bat landed on a patron during a recent show at the Salt Shed concert venue. 

Premises liability refers to the liability the owner or occupier of a building or property has when a visitor suffers an accident on his or her property. If the owner was aware of the dangerous condition or was negligent, he or she could be held liable for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages incurred. 

A Belleville man is on the road to recovery after a dog attack left him with serious injuries. Known as man’s best friend, dogs offer companionship, security, assistance, and other support to their owners. Sometimes, however, they cause serious injuries that have lasting effects.  A week after he was attacked by two unknown dogs, the Belleville man remained in the hospital, recovering from the dog bite injuries and receiving rabies treatment.

If you were injured on someone’s property in Chicago, Illinois, whether the property is owned by a business or private individual, you may qualify to file a premises liability claim. Several types of incidents fall under premises liability claims. It’s important to know whether your case falls under a premises liability category and the conditions you must meet to hold the landowner responsible.