Black Chicago Premises Liability Attorney

African American Injury Lawyer Representing Clients in Premises Liability Claims in Hyde Park, IL

When you are lawfully on somebody else's property, the property owner has some legal obligation to protect you from injury. If the property owner does not take appropriate precautions to prevent harm from coming to you, then they could be held liable for your injuries. A Hyde Park, Illinois premises liability lawyer can help you file a claim against the property owner for appropriate compensation.

At Kadzai Law Group, LLC, we strongly empathize with the struggles of Black Chicagoans in the legal system. When you work with our firm, our Black Chicago-based personal injury attorney can provide you with legal advice to protect your rights.

What Is the "Duty of Care" in Premises Liability?

It is true that property owners have a responsibility to protect their guests from harm. But how far does that obligation go, and who is extended that right to protection? In Illinois, visitors on a property usually fall into one of two categories:

• Invitees: These are people who have been explicitly or implicitly invited onto a property by the property owner, often for a business purpose that serves both the business owner and the property owner.
• Licensee: These are people who have been given permission to be on the property owner's premises, such as guests in a social context.

In some states, licensees are owed a higher degree of protection than invitees. This is not the case in Illinois, where both licensees and invitees are owed the same duty of care. Generally, property owners must make an effort to take care of safety risks on their premises and address all known hazards.

Keep in mind that a property owner's duty of care does not extend to trespassers. This means that if you were not lawfully allowed on a property, the owner cannot be held responsible for your injuries, except that the owner cannot commit "willful or wanton" acts to harm you. At Kadzai Law Group, LLC, we can look at your case to pinpoint where and how the property owner violated their duty of care to you.

Slip and Fall Accidents

A simple slip and fall accident can incur serious, possibly life-changing injuries. A property owner can be held liable for these kinds of accidents when they either fail to remove a falling hazard or do not warn visitors of the danger. Common causes of and contributing factors to slip and fall incidents include:

• Wet floors
• Icy parking lots
• Poor lighting in stairwells
• Broken handrails
• Uneven walking surfaces

At Kadzai Law Group, LLC, our injury attorney can seek compensation for your damages, factoring in your medical expenses, temporary or permanent loss of income, pain and suffering, and more.

Other Kinds of Premises Liability Cases

Not all premises liability cases involve an obvious breach of the duty of care. For example, you can file a claim against a pet owner for dog bite injuries, even if the incident did not take place on the owner's property. A property owner can also be held legally responsible for inadequate security if you are assaulted or robbed on their premises.

Our firm is equipped to handle a multitude of different premises liability cases, from amusement park accidents to landlord liability. If you believe that a property owner neglected their duty of care to you, reach out to us today.

Meet With a Black Cook County, Illinois Premises Liability Lawyer

At Kadzai Law Group, LLC, we represent Black Chicagoans and residents of Cook County in personal injury claims. Our African American Hyde Park premises liability attorney can help fight for your rights as a visitor on somebody else's property. Call our firm at 312-229-0050 or contact us online today for a complimentary consultation.