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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere—a wet grocery store floor or an uneven sidewalk can lead to serious injuries or long-term disabilities. If the accident occurred in Central Illinois or across the state, consult a Bloomington slip and fall accident lawyer. An experienced attorney from our personal injury law firm can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Call us for a free initial consultation.

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Slip & Fall Accident in Bloomington?

When Are Bloomington Slip and Fall Accidents Valid Personal Injury Cases?

In Illinois, property owners or management companies may be liable for injuries if they knew about unsafe conditions or hidden hazards, failed to address them, and the accident victim couldn’t recognize or avoid the danger and suffered physical injuries. Examples include: a patron on a wet or slippery floor in a restaurant, a tenant in poor lighting in an apartment complex hallway, or a construction worker in a dangerous condition on the job.

Discuss the circumstances of your slip and fall with an experienced lawyer to find out if you have a valid personal injury claim when your injury occurred on someone else’s property.

Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents to Occur in Bloomington

Slip and fall accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can occur in a variety of places, including:

  • Retail stores or malls
  • Restaurants or bars
  • Grocery stores
  • Public parks or recreation areas
  • Sidewalks or parking garages
  • Private homes

How Can Bloomington Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers Help Me?

An experienced personal injury lawyer can help slip and fall victims by providing legal representation to navigate the legal process of filing a claim. Our personal injury attorneys investigate the accident, gather evidence (such as inspection records, video footage, or maintenance records), and identify the responsible party.

Our trip and fall lawyers can accurately value your claim, ensuring all damages are covered, and negotiate with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement. Additionally, we ensure your claim is filed on time and represent you in court to win fair financial compensation if needed.

In the event of a fatal fall, an attorney can file a wrongful death claim for certain surviving family members.

How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois?

According to Illinois law, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims—including slip and fall cases—is two years from the date of the injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202). If an injured party does not file the claim within this two-year period, they may lose the ability to secure fair compensation. To protect your rights, it’s essential to consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Common Injuries in Bloomington Slip and Fall Accidents

Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Bloomington

A slip and fall attorney handles premises liability claims for injured victims with severe injuries or chronic pain, including:

What Compensation Could I Receive for My Slip and Fall Accident Claim?

Filing a slip and fall lawsuit after a slip and fall accident can help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve for the emotional and physical pain you suffered. This may cover medical expenses like hospital bills, medications, physical therapy, and other medical treatments.

You could also receive compensation for lost income, including future wages, if you’re unable to work. Additionally, damages for pain and suffering—accounting for physical and emotional distress—may be included.

Finally, you may also seek compensation for property damage, such as the loss of a phone or computer.

Contact a Bloomington, IL, Slip and Fall Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries or emotional trauma in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, the Bloomington personal injury team at our law firm can determine if you have a valid slip and fall claim.

We Offer a Free Consultation

Call us for a conversation with an attorney who can determine if you have a valid premises liability case and discuss your options to recover compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we win.

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Get help from a Bloomington slip and fall injury lawyer when you've suffered fall injuries in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a laborer that was injured due to carbon monoxide exposure.
$1.3 Million
Recovery for a union truck driver who was rear-ended while transporting concrete.
$1.25 Million
Recovered for a veteran who sustained severe leg and arm injuries in a motorcycle collision.  (Policy Limits)
$1 Million
Recovery in just 90 days for the family of a Good Samaritan who was tragically killed on an expressway while helping a stranded motorist.
$1 Million
Recovery for a child burned in a house fire.
$875,000
Recovery for a 38-year-old man who suffered neck and back injuries requiring lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries after a rear-end motor vehicle accident.
$800,000
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company.  The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovered for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovered for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for an 84-year-old man who suffered severe shoulder injuries, including a rotator cuff tear, after tripping on an unsecured cord at a festival.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
$150,000
Recovered for a 35 year-old driver who suffered multiple disc herniations after being rear-ended by a semi-truck at a Cook County stoplight.
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