Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer in Marion, Harrisburg Area
Illinois has a high rate of slip-and-fall accidents. The number of people who need emergency medical care due to a slip and fall accident in Illinois is more than 80,000 per year! In the year 2013 alone, more than 650 Illinois residents died from slip and fall injuries. Many suffer traumatic brain injuries from their accidents as well.
If you have slipped and fallen and been injured and are seeking a trustworthy slip and fall lawyer who will find justice for you, consider Lawler and Lawler law firm in Marion and serving
Harrisburg, Metropolis and the rest of Southern, Illinois. Call 618-997-5555
It’s true, more than a third of all workplace injuries involve slip and falls. Research conducted by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety shows that businesses in the United States pay more than $16 billion every year due to employee slip-and-fall injuries and deaths.
Common causes of slip-and-fall accidents include:
- Wet floors in stores, restaurants, and nursing homes
- Badly maintained elevators and escalators
- Poorly lit walkways and parking areas
- Cracked pavement or sidewalks
- Improperly lit stairwells
- Cluttered supermarket aisles
- Loose tiles or cracked floorboards
Slips and fall injuries are also the leading cause of workers’ comp claims nationally and are the main cause of occupational injuries in people 55 and up.
The Southern Illinois law firm Lawler and Lawler in Marion represents slip-and-fall victims across the state. Since Illinois businesses are legally bound to keep their premises and properties safe for customers and employees, they are often found guilty of negligence when someone sustains an injury that could have been prevented.
Insurance companies tend to try to settle out of court for much less than they would be ordered to pay if a case went to trial. These companies pretend to care about injured victims but in reality only want to save money. They prey on injured people and their families, especially those without experience legal representation, and will use any statement made by the injured victim against the party in order to try to deny or reduce the amount of a claim.
If you or a family member are injured in a slip and fall accident in Illinois, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Before you make statements to an insurance company or try to negotiate a settlement on your own, get the advice of an experienced slip and fall lawyer who can guide you on the right path to getting the compensation you deserve.
Raymond Lawler has offices in Marion, Harrisburg, Metropolis, Carbondale and Benton, Illinois and is available to consult with you free of charge. FREE CASE EVALUATION
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