If you slipped on ice or snow in a work parking lot in Illinois, you’re likely wondering: Does workers’ comp cover slipping on ice in a parking lot? What if my employer doesn’t own the lot? Can I sue the property owner or snow removal company? Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305),…
In most Illinois work injury cases, you cannot sue your employer — but you may be able to sue a third party if someone other than your employer caused your injury. This means some injured workers can pursue both workers’ compensation benefits and a separate third-party personal injury lawsuit at the same time. This situation…
If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Illinois, you’re probably asking the same questions most injured people search for online: “How do I prove a slip and fall case?” “What evidence do I need after slipping in a store or apartment?” “How do I show the property owner was negligent?” “What…
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of serious injuries in Illinois. Between snow and ice, wet store floors, broken steps, and poorly maintained properties, thousands of residents and workers are hurt every year in preventable falls. Under Illinois premises liability law, property owners must keep walkways, parking lots, stairwells, and…
