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Dangers in the Workplace and OSHA: Construction Sites

Construction sites are virtually always full of dangers. Despite restrictions on what workers can wear, including hard hats and steel-toed boots, there are many other potentially dangerous situations that cannot be entirely prevented by protective clothing. It is for this reason that the federal government created the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA). Working together with state and local governments, OSHA’s primary goal is to protect workers as they do their jobs and help employers prevent workplace accidents and take workplace safety seriously. Construction workers can take action if they believe that a workplace hazard exists and their employer is not taking the appropriate steps to protect them. Specifically, a worker has the right to file a complaint with OSHA if their employer refuses address their safety concerns. Employees are also protected against retaliation for complaining of potential violations, which means that an employer cannot punish an employee merely for bringing a safety concern to the employer’s attention.

Types of Construction Accidents

The top 10 types of construction safety violations reported by OSHA are ineffective fall protection, poor hazard communication, faulty scaffolding, ineffective respiratory protection, industrial truck accidents, lockouts, ladder problems, faulty electrical wiring, poor machine guarding, and general electrical faults. By addressing these areas, employers can significantly decrease the potential for workplace accidents.

OSHA

While OSHA is a federal agency, it has jurisdiction over all private sector workplaces, federal agencies, maritime employers, and military facilities throughout the State of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Labor’s Safety, Inspection, and Education Division, based in Springfield, has jurisdiction over all public sector employees in the state. According to OSHA, 3,929 private industry workers died on the job in 2013. Of those, 20% were in the construction industry, which means that one in five construction workers is at risk of dying when he or she goes to work. Lake County had over 35 road and bridge construction projects planned for 2014, which are in various states of completion, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. For each of these projects, OSHA’s state counterpart was responsible for overseeing the safety of the workers on those projects.

OSHA and its partners continually take steps to help employers prevent workplace accidents, such as conducting site inspections to look for faulty equipment, monitoring compliance through mandated reporting, and educating the industry on how to make construction sites safer. Specifically with regard to road and bridge projects, the public also must be made aware of the dangers faced by construction workers. While it may take a few more minutes to get to their destination, drivers need to abide by the safety zone speed limits and other instructions to ensure those men and women working on the road get home safely at the end of their shift.

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Conclusion

Construction accidents account for a large percentage of serious workplace injuries and fatalities every year. Taking steps to prevent these accidents is key to the protection of construction workers. If an employer fails to take the required steps to protect its workers, then it is the duty of those workers to alert the appropriate individuals before an accident happens. Furthermore, if you have been injured in a construction accident, contact a Woodstock personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. for assistance filing a civil lawsuit.

 

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A Doctor’s Mistake: Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

When a person is told that a loved one must have surgery, it can be a fearful time regardless of whether the surgery is routine or rare. As anyone who has undergone or watched a loved one go through a medical procedure knows, prior to the procedure the physician will ask that many forms are completed with regard to the known risks and potential hazards associated with a surgery. These forms have been created in an attempt to limit a physician’s or hospital’s liability for any injury that occurs during or pursuant to the medical procedure. What many people may not know is that a doctor is not immune from being held accountable for mistakes made during a surgical procedure.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional provides substandard care or treatment to a patient, which resulted in the harm, injury or death of a patient. Substandard care may take the form of a specific action that should not have been taken, or a physician, nurse or surgeon failing to take a certain action when action was necessary. To clarify, a healthcare provider is not responsible for all injuries suffered by a patient under their care, but only those injuries that were received as a result of their deviance from the level of care that they should have provided.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

When a patient dies as a result of a healthcare provider’s negligence, the family of the patient may file a lawsuit based on the wrongful death of their loved one. Medical malpractice cases can affect people regardless of economic class. While the case filed by the widow of the late Bernie Mac has been withdrawn, it brought to light many common issues dealing with wrongful death claims stemming from alleged medical malpractice. Wrongful death claims can be difficult to prove, as it generally requires a showing that a doctor in a similar field under similar circumstances would have acted differently than the doctor accused of malpractice. For example, proving that a doctor’s negligent diagnosis caused the wrongful death of a patient would likely require a showing of one of two things: that the doctor did not provide the correct diagnosis to the patient where a skilled, competent doctor would have; or, that the doctor provided the patient with the correct diagnosis but did not conduct the appropriate tests or ask for help from specialists to ensure the diagnosis was correct.

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Conclusion

Losing a loved one can be a difficult and overwhelming time, and filing a lawsuit is possibly the last thing on the minds of grieving family members. However, when someone is injured at the hands of a physician, it cannot be assumed that the physician provided the level of care to which their patient was entitled. While nothing can bring a loved one back, investigating a possible wrongful death claim is important to ensure that healthcare providers are held responsible for the dereliction of the duty they owe to every patient entrusted to their care. An attorney at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. can help you learn more about your options for recovery. Contact the Antioch offices today for a consultation.

 

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Harmful Assistance: Nursing Home Negligence and Resident Rights

As the old saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Everyone may not age in the same way, or with the same grace, but what is certain is that as people age it is common for some to require the help of others to go about their daily lives. Many individuals move into nursing homes or assisted living facilities as they grow older and are unable to live independently any longer. According to a survey conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.5 million Americans resided in nursing homes in 2004. That number will only increase as baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond. By the year 2030, 18% of the country will be aged 65 or older and some of them will require care from nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Making sure these facilities are safe for aging loved ones is the highest priority for anyone who needs their services.

Industry-Wide Problems

Nursing home negligence has some of the most egregious patterns reported in this country. Some reports tell stories of neglect, over-medication, under-medication, abuse and even wrongful death. These reports are not limited to facilities in Illinois, but they are widespread throughout the state. Incorrect use of prescription medication is one of the leading types of abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and takes many forms. One common type of abuse in nursing homes is chemical restraint via medication. When nursing home staff is incompetent and cannot provide the level of care required for some residents, many turn to prescription medication to sedate residents rather than get them the care they need. What is even more egregious is that many nursing home administrators condone this behavior in order to control what they consider unruly residents.

Rights of Residents

What many may not know is that nursing homes and assisted living facilities owe a duty to their residents and can be held responsible when they fail to provide the correct level of care. The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects the rights of residents by guaranteeing that they are provided all rights as a U.S. citizen, including the freedom of speech and religion, the right to manage their affairs, the right to privacy and respect, and the right to refuse medical treatment. These rights, among others, belong to each resident and cannot be taken away. If a resident believes that his or her rights are being impeded by facility staff or procedures, he or she also has the right to file grievances without fear of reprisal.

Conclusion

Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is a serious problem in Illinois. There is hope, however, as the Illinois legislature has created laws to protect against this type of abuse and residents have the power to protect their rights in court. It is not easy to give up the independence of living in one’s own home to live in an assisted living environment and residents should not then have to fight to protect themselves from callous administrators and staff. As the American population ages, care must be taken that the rights and privileges of our parents, grandparents and loved ones are respected so that they may focus on more important matters, like enjoying all life has to offer.

If you are concerned that your loved one has been harmed in a nursing home or assisted living facility, a legal professional can help. Reach out to the Buffalo Grove elder abuse attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. for immediate assistance.

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Workplace Violence and Workers’ Compensation

With over 2 million victims of violence in the workplace in the United States each year, employee safety is not something employers can ignore. What many employers do not realize is that incidents involving assault in the workplace are not only a potential criminal matter, but also may result in workers’ compensation coverage for any injuries that occur because of the violence.

Workers’ Compensation

The Illinois workers’ compensation laws protect employees by providing them with benefits in the event they are injured in the workplace without having to bring a lawsuit against their employer. In order for a workplace injury to be covered by workers’ compensation laws, the injury must be shown to have arisen out of and in the course of employment. Benefits that are available to an injured employee include medical treatment at no cost to them and disability benefits to make up for the lost income that may occur while the employee is recovering, and can even include the costs of vocational rehabilitation.

Violence in the Workplace

While many employers are aware of their duties to provide employees with a safe working environment, they often do not consider prevention programs for potential violence in the workplace. Violence can take many forms, including verbal abuse, offensive conduct (both verbal and physical), and interfering with another’s work. Depending on the nature of the conduct, any resulting injury may become a workers’ compensation issue. Specifically, courts will generally not hold an employer liable under workers’ compensation laws for injuries from an assault based on personal reasons. However, courts may find an injury to be compensable if the injured employee can show that the act of violence was motivated by a work-related matter. The court’s decision will be based on whether it can be shown that the injury “arose out of and in the course of” employment.

Prevention of Violence

Employers can take steps to help prevent injuries pursuant to workplace violence. Some things that an employer can do to protect its employees is to ensure that no unauthorized individuals can enter a secure workspace, monitor disagreements that occur between two employees and take action if necessary, and make sure that employees are provided clear instructions as to their job duties in order to minimize disputes over work. As of January 1, 2014, employers also have the ability to obtain an order of protection pursuant to the Illinois Workplace Violence Protection Act. Employees themselves also have a responsibility for reducing the potential for workplace violence. If an employee believes that he or she is being bullied or subjected to violent behavior in the workplace, it should be reported to their supervisor as soon as possible.

Conclusion

While not all occurrences of violence in the workplace are covered by workers’ compensation, it is important not to make assumptions without examining all possible options. Workers’ compensation is a very fact-specific area of law and, depending on the specific facts of a particular situation, what may initially seem to be outside an employer’s coverage may turn out to be a compensable injury. The Illinois workers’ compensation system was designed to ensure employees receive the level of care that they need after a workplace injury, without having to fight an expensive legal battle in court. Knowing whether a claim is covered is the first step to receiving benefits to which an injured employee is entitled.

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Do you have questions about your workers’ compensation claim? Reach out to the Barrington workers’ compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. for a consultation and to discuss your case.

 

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Medical Malpractice: Prescription Misfills

Prescription misfills and errors injure approximately 1.5 million people in the United States each year, according to the Institute of Medicine. A majority of these injuries can be attributed to human error made by pharmacists when filling a prescription with the wrong medication or incorrect dosage. You would never think that a routine trip to the pharmacy could end up in an injury or even death. When a prescription is filled incorrectly, however, that’s exactly what may end up happening. If you or someone you love has been injured due to a prescription misfill, contact a Waukegan medical malpractice attorney immediately to preserve your rights to damages to which you may be entitled.

Common Pharmacy Errors

Even the smallest deviation from the correct prescription can cause injury or death. If you or someone you know has been injured due to another’s negligence, contact a Lake County medical malpractice lawyer today. Common pharmaceutical errors include:

  •       Dispensing the wrong medication;
  •       Providing the wrong medication dosage;
  •       Failure to provide adequate instructions for the proper use of a prescription drug;
  •       Failure to warn about the adverse, or potentially adverse, side-effects of a drug; and
  •       Incorrectly labeling a medication.

The Risk is Real

An estimated 82 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twenty-nine percent of Americans take at least five medications. With millions of Americans using prescription medications on a daily basis, the chances of picking up an incorrect dosage, incorrect medication or inadequate instruction at the local pharmacy is not unlikely. Indeed, even celebrity Dennis Quaid is not immune from this issue.

Among pharmacists, errors believed to contribute to prescription misfills include fatigue, overwork due to short staff, high prescription volume, interruptions, similar or confusing drug names or appearance, poor handwriting on prescriptions and insufficient time to consult with the patient. Unfortunately, most prescription misfill mistakes are preventable.

The Food and Drug Administration has taken an active role, working with manufacturers to reduce errors including enacting more stringent bar coding requirements on certain drugs and biological product labels, improved reporting mechanisms and error tracking, and standardized drug label facts for over-the-counter medications.

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Lake and McHenry County Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical malpractice law is complex. As such, a skilled professional in the field is needed in order to be the best advocate for your case. Contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney today for an initial consultation. If you have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, a skilled and experienced attorney at The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. can guide you through the entire process and obtain monetary damages to which you may be entitled.

 

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Workplace Injuries

When your body suffers an injury it can feel like your whole life is put on hold. All of your energy goes towards helping your body heal and get back to normal. Sometimes this takes a few days but other injuries can takes months or even years to recover from. Because we spend so much of our everyday lives at work, injuries can have a huge effect on our daily work routines. When we suffer an injury at work, it can be even harder to return the daily work life to normal. Often this is because our workplace injuries are a direct result of the work we do everyday; back sprains, knee injuries, or muscle spasms from repetitive movements are among the most common. In Illinois, the system in place to protect employees is known as Workers’ Compensation. Here are a few items to bear in mind if you seek to recover under the Workers’ Compensation Act:

What kind of benefits does workers’ compensation offer?

The answer to this question will often depend on the severity of your injuries. In general, all “reasonable and necessary” medical expenses will be covered completely. A percentage of your gross average weekly income (temporary total disability) will be paid to you over time. The specific percentage is set forth in the Act. When it is deemed appropriate by a physician, some mental and vocational rehabilitation benefits will also be paid.

What should I do when I am injured on the job?

The first step towards receiving benefits is to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Your employer will submit the appropriate form to The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and you will receive a copy. Do not sign a statement or a document from your employer or their insurance company until you have reviewed your case with an experienced attorney.

When will I receive the benefits of workers’ compensation?

If you have been awarded temporary total disability, your employers’ insurance company is required by law to begin paying you within fourteen days from the time you notified your employer that you were injured on the job.

Am I covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act?

The Act covers the majority of employees who are hired in Illinois or whose employment is centralized in the State of Illinois. Under Illinois law, coverage by the Act begins the moment an employee is hired. The Act provides that accidents that “arise out of and in the course of employment” are within the parameters of its protection. Basically, this applies broadly to injuries that are in whole or in part a result of the employees’ work.

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No employee should suffer through the hazards of an unsafe work environment. Every employee is entitled to protection while working in Illinois. If you have been injured as a result of your job, contact our firm today and let the experienced and knowledgeable team at the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. fight for the compensation that you are entitled to.

 

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The Need for a Dog Bite Lawyer

Pet ownership is both a privilege and a responsibility. As much as pets can be a joy for your family or provide companionship, they can also be a danger to those in your community. Pets can behave irrationally; sometimes they feel challenged during seemingly innocent encounters. When a dog perceives danger, whether real or imagined, they attack. When pet owners raise aggressive dogs, fail to properly discipline their dogs, or negligently raise their dogs, other people pay the price. Even responsible dog owners can find their dogs acting in a threatening manner. Here are some helpful tips about dog bite cases:

Ownership

Dog bite statutes in Illinois allow the victim of a dog bite to sue the “owner” of the dog. Although the word “owner” normally means the person who bought the dog, the statute has a more liberal view. Under Illinois law an “owner” of a dog is “any person having a right of property in an animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on any premises occupied by him or her.” (510 ILCS 5/2.16.)

Damages

In Illinois a dog bite case requesting damages must begin with a physical injury. This means you can recover for your medical bills, treatment, and therapy so long as they are connected to the actual injury. Once you have demonstrated that you have an injury, you can add on other damages. These may include emotional distress or trauma that you suffer from the physical attack or other psychological damage you have suffered as a result.

Strict Liability

Illinois uses “strict liability” in dog bite cases. This means that it is not a defense for an owner to claim that they did not have notice of their dog’s aggressive behaviors. If you are the owner of a dog, and that dog attacks someone and causes injury, you are liable. The only available defenses for a dog owner are to demonstrate that the victim was trespassing or that the victim provoked the dog and caused the dog to attack them. A trespasser does not have a right to claim that the dog attacked them for no reason. Similarly, someone who teases or provokes a dog cannot then claim that the dog was at fault for its behavior.

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In general, it is never a good idea to provoke a dog. Dogs often show signs of danger before they attack. This can be in the form of hair raised along their backs, growling or barking, or staring in an aggressive manner. If a dog behaves this way, you should not approach them or try to calm them, but slowly try to back away. If you have been the victim of a dog bite, you are entitled to compensation from the owner of that dog. Contact the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. today for a free consultation.

 

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Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

Employees in Illinois are protected from the devastation of an on-site injury by workers’ compensation laws. Employees owe a duty to their employers to work and employers owe a duty to their employees to protect them from work-related injuries. Because it is impossible to prevent all on-the-job injuries, the system of workers’ compensation exists to ensure that these injuries do not ruin an employee’s future.

In Illinois, an employee who is hurt on the job can make a claim for workers’ compensation without having to prove his employer is at fault for the injury. In exchange for receiving compensation, the employee sacrifices his right to sue the employer.

If you have been injured on the job, an understanding of Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws will ensure that the system works in your favor.

Reporting Your Injury

In Illinois, workers must report an injury to their employer within 45 days of the incident. If you fail to report your injuries, you sacrifice your right to filing a claim at all. Even if you are unsure of the extent of your injuries, you must make a claim of some kind. It is acceptable to revise your report later if your injuries become more severe in the future. In the past, it has been demonstrated that employees do not always report their injuries out of fear that they may be fired or punished by their employers. Illinois law protects employees from this type of action. It is unlawful for an employer to punish an employee for making a workers’ compensation claim.

Understanding Compensation

Illinois law provides for four categories of recovery when an employee has been injured on the job. The categories of recovery an injured worker may seek depend on the extent of the injury, recovery, and treatment.

The first category is temporary total disability, which permits an injured worker to recover two-thirds of the worker’s weekly paycheck during recovery and time away from work.

The second category is for medical expenses and includes treatment, visits to the doctor, prescriptions, and future treatment.

The third is known as permanent partial disability, which allows for a specified percentage of recovery for each part of the worker’s body that has been injured.

Finally, the last category is for the surviving family of a worker who has suffered serious injury or death.

Each category provides different types of compensation for the worker or his survivors, and having an understanding of each will help you realize how much compensation you are owed.

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Seeking Legal Assistance

There is no requirement that any employee making a claim for compensation seek legal representation. However, if you have been the victim of a serious work-related injury, you should seek legal advice immediately. These cases can quickly become complicated and may require time to pursue your full compensation. At the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C., we specialize in workers’ compensation and fully understand the Illinois system. We can help you understand the benefits of workers’ compensation and give you a free case evaluation.

 

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What to do when involved in an Automobile Accident

Anyone who has visited the beautiful city of Chicago is familiar with the daily traffic. Most people recognize the dangers posed by millions of drivers rushing through the city on a daily basis. Few drivers know what to do once they have been in a car accident. Automobile accidents not only interrupt your day, they can disturb your daily routine for months. Having an experienced attorney handle your accident will save you endless hours of wasted time, stress and frustration. If you have been in an automobile accident, here are some things to consider.

The Opposing Party

Whether you turn a claim into your own insurance provider or the other driver’s insurance company, you will most likely need to negotiate. Misplaced trust in an insurance adjuster can cost you thousands of dollars. Insurance companies have no incentive to offer you a generous settlement and every incentive to offer you very little; they are for-profit corporations. If the other driver in the accident hires an attorney, he then has no incentive to settle quickly. When you are the injured party, you may spend more on medical bills, and you may be forced to stay home from work due to your injuries. This will make it difficult for you to wait for a settlement offer and you may be willing to settle for less than you deserve. Having an attorney handle these negotiations will ensure that you get nothing but your full compensation.

The Compensation

It is easy to be short sighted when you have been injured. When your immediate needs are to pay for mounting medical bills, it can be difficult to try and prepare for the future. While this is certainly understandable, it is not in your best interest.

When you have been injured as the result of another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to recover your full damages. This may include bills from prescriptions, surgeries, and doctors’ appointments in the present, but it can also mean physical therapy, or rehabilitative treatments in the future. It is important to keep in mind that your damaged property will need to be replaced and you may need to find alternative transportation while the repairs are ongoing; this is also compensable. Understanding the full compensation to which you are entitled will ensure that this automobile accident does not disrupt your life any more than it already has. Having an attorney assist you in preparing a demand for damages will ensure that no details are missed.

The Claim

There are a great number of details and procedural hoops to jump through when seeking recovery for an automobile accident. You will need to determine the extent of your injuries, the insurance policy that covers the other driver, and decide what amount you can reasonably settle for. You will need to discover whether the insurance company is willing to negotiate or if it is contesting your claim. You may need to determine exactly what is being contested; are you being accused of fault or is there a legal reason they are not willing to settle? All of these actions may lead you to file a lawsuit. If that is the case, there will be many new hurdles to tackle, including depositions, interrogatories, and possible counter claims. An attorney can guide you through this legal maze step by step.

 

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At the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C., our team has over twenty years of experience helping victims of car accidents move on with their lives. Contact us today to review your options.

 

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The Basics of A Slip and Fall Case

In general, a slip and fall case will be brought against a defendant as a negligence action or as a statutory action under the Premises Liability Act. These cases are usually brought against the owner of the property where an individual was injured by tripping or slipping. An injured person does not automatically have the right to recover just because they have fallen on someone else’s property. The injured person (plaintiff) must demonstrate that the owner (defendant) was careless in some way and that carelessness caused the plaintiff to fall. Negligence cases require the plaintiff to show that the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff, breached that duty, and caused an injury. Actions under the Premises Liability Act require the plaintiff to show that property owner/defendant failed to maintain the property in a safe condition which caused their injury.

The Defendant Owed a Duty

The duty owed to the plaintiff by the defendant depends on a host of circumstances. Usually these circumstances depend on the relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant. The duty owed to an individual when he visits family members at their homes is not the same as the duty owed to the same individual by a storeowner whilst he is shopping. The duty owed to an individual also depends on the circumstance that caused him to fall.

In general, everyone owes a duty to everyone else to act reasonably under the circumstances.  Sometimes this may mean placing a “wet floor” sign near the risk or raking leaves off the sidewalk. Once the plaintiff has established exactly what the duty was, he can determine whether the defendant complied with that duty or breached it. The Premises Liability Act places a duty on landowners to keep their property free from known unsafe conditions.

The Breach Caused the Fall

Depending on the circumstances, it can be tricky to determine whether the breach of duty caused the fall. Generally, in a slip and fall case, the plaintiff will come in contact with a risk and fall to the ground. This would be a very straightforward situation. Often, however, a variety of circumstances will culminate and result in an accident. Sometimes a plaintiff will have created a situation that will contribute to their accident, for example, if a plaintiff is intoxicated while on the premises, and comes into contact with an obstacle.

Illinois uses a system of contributory negligence in determining who was responsible for the injuries suffered in the accident. This means that a plaintiff can recover unless he was more than 50 percent at fault for his injuries; if he is deemed more than 50 percent responsible for his own injuries, then he may be barred from recovery. The most common defense used in a slip and fall case is the “open and obvious” defense. Here, the defendant claims that the plaintiff should have seen the defect in the property that caused their fall because it is obvious.

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The Breach Caused an Injury

A plaintiff must show that the breach of duty owed to him by the defendant resulted in an injury. It is not relevant that the injury is new. The injury can be a preexisting condition that was made worse by the fall. This is sometimes referred to as the “eggshell skull plaintiff” rule. Basically it means that everyone is protected from the carelessness of others, not only people who are perfectly healthy. Once the plaintiff shows that his injuries were due to the defendant’s carelessness, he may be awarded damages.

Filing a lawsuit in Illinois for slip and fall under a negligence or statutory claim must be done within two years of the accident. If you have been injured by the carelessness of a property owner, contact the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. today for a free case review. We will help you seek the compensation to which you are entitled.