When an accident or injury occurs to a visitor or tenant living on another person's property, an apartment building in Chicago, Illinois for example, the owner or occupant of the property may be liable (legally responsible) if it can be proved that their negligence led to the injury. If you've suffered an injury of this type which you believe may be a result the negligence of another person, whether you live in Chicago or in rural Illinois, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover the costs involved to pay for your medical bills, any lost earnings or other pain, disfigurement, emotional distress or permanent physical disability you have suffered.

Injuries on properties can include those from:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Dog bites or maulings
• Exposure to toxic or hazardous substances

In cases involving premises liability, plaintiffs must prove that the property owners either failed to maintain the property or created unsafe conditions which caused the injury, knew about the unsafe hazard but didn't alert visitors or tenants to this fact, was not careful concerning unsafe conditions which might attract children, or took actions or neglected conditions that caused damage to a neighboring property.

Injuries suffered as a result of these types of accidents can be severe and life altering. You may have injuries to your head or neck, have nerve damage or spinal cord damage or paralysis, broken or dislocated a bone, or lost the use of a limb.  The team of legal experts at Meyer and Blumenshine understand that an initial goal after such trauma is to get your medical bills paid, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure the insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your injury. Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and review your legal options, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

If you believe you've suffered an injury due to a property owner's negligence in Illinois, we'd like to hear from you. Call us 312-263-1000 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.