Premises Liability

Slip, Trip & Fall

Ice, wet floors, uneven surfaces, outdoor walkways, seasonal hazards

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Who Controlled the Property Where You Were Injured in Illinois?

By Robert Parker, Illinois trial attorney. Robert leads Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law in Peoria and personally handles every injury case…

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Illinois

After a slip and fall, report the incident to the property owner or manager and request an incident report. Seek medical evaluation…

Illinois Premises Liability Act Explained (2026)

The Illinois Premises Liability Act, 740 ILCS 130, sets the duty property owners owe to lawful visitors. An injured visitor usually must…

Snow and Ice Accident Liability in Illinois: Property Owner Responsibilities

Property owners in Illinois are generally not liable for a natural accumulation of snow and ice. They can be liable when their…

Illinois Slip and Fall: The 4 Things You Must Prove (2026)

Illinois lets you hold an owner responsible for your fall if you prove four things: the owner owed you a duty of…

Illinois Snow and Ice Slip-and-Fall Claims (2026)

Illinois property owners usually are not liable for natural snow or ice accumulation, but liability may exist when an owner creates or…

Slip and Fall Case in Peoria, IL: What to Do

A Peoria slip and fall case requires documenting the hazard with photos, identifying witnesses, obtaining incident reports, and seeking medical care immediately.…

Premises Liability Lawsuit in Illinois: What to Prove

740 ILCS 130/2, in the text that does not include the Public Act 89-7 changes, abolishes the distinction between invitees and licensees.…

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Inadequate Security & Negligent Security

Assaults on property, crime foreseeability, security camera failures

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Negligent Security in Illinois: When Can You Sue the Property Owner?

Negligent security claims in Illinois depend on whether the property owner owed a duty to protect against foreseeable third-party crime, whether security…

Property Conditions & Maintenance

Broken stairs, poor lighting, railings, sidewalk defects

1 article

Staircase and Stairwell Accidents in Illinois: Premises Liability Claims

In Illinois, a property owner can be responsible for a staircase or stairwell fall when a defect like a broken handrail, poor…

Specific Locations

Stores, restaurants, apartments, hotels, parking lots, grocery chains

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Slip and Fall Accidents in Illinois Grocery Stores: Who Is Liable?

A grocery store can be liable for a slip and fall when it created the hazard, knew about it, or should have…

Visitor Status & Doctrine

Invitee vs. licensee, trespasser rules, attractive nuisance for children

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Illinois Attractive Nuisance Doctrine & Child Injuries (2026)

Illinois replaced the old “attractive nuisance” rule in 1955 with a four-factor negligence test. Under Kahn v. James Burton Co., 5 Ill.2d…

Comparative Fault & Defenses

Open-and-obvious defense, contributory fault, property-owner arguments

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Comparative Fault Defenses in Illinois Premises Liability Cases

Illinois applies comparative fault law, you recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault…

Government Premises & Special Cases

Municipal buildings, public pools, parks, school property injuries

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Hotel and Motel Guest Injuries in Illinois: Who Is Liable

Hotels and motels owe guests a duty to maintain safe premises and provide adequate security. If you suffer injury from slip and…

Premises Liability Claims Against Government Entities in Illinois

A local public entity includes a municipality, a school district, and the other local bodies named in 745 ILCS 10/1-206. That definition…

Parking Lot Accidents and Premises Liability in Illinois

Premises liability in parking lots depends on whether the property owner knew of a dangerous condition and failed to warn or repair…

Elevator and Escalator Accident Injuries in Illinois

Elevator and escalator accidents typically result from manufacturer defects, inadequate maintenance, or operator negligence. Liability depends on who controlled and maintained the…

Restaurant and Bar Injury Claims in Illinois: Premises Liability Basics

Restaurants and bars owe patrons a duty to maintain safe premises and warn of hazards like wet floors and broken furniture. They…

Swimming Pool Accident Liability in Illinois: Homeowner and Public Pool Responsibilities

Swimming pool accident liability falls on the pool owner or manager for failure to maintain safe conditions, inadequate supervision, or failure to…

Illinois Landlord Liability for Tenant Injuries on Rental Property

An Illinois landlord can be responsible for a tenant’s or guest’s injury when the landlord controlled the area, such as a stairway…

Landlord Not Liable Clause in Illinois Leases (2026)

In Illinois, a lease clause exempting the landlord from liability for injuries caused by the landlord’s negligence in operating or maintaining the…

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Construction & Special Hazards

Construction site injuries to visitors and passersby, scaffolding hazards

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Construction Site Injury Claims for Non-Workers in Illinois

Non-workers injured at construction sites may pursue premises liability claims if the site owner failed to maintain safe conditions or warn of…