Randolph & Holloway LLC
Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries, especially when the fall happens on stairs, on concrete, in poor lighting, or because of a dangerous condition that should have been corrected. A property owner’s failure to maintain reasonably safe premises may support a personal injury claim under Illinois law.
Randolph & Holloway handles select slip and fall cases involving significant injuries, disputed liability, and premises liability issues that require careful factual development. We evaluate the condition involved, what the property owner knew or should have known, and how the injuries affected the client’s work and daily life.
Call (312) 663-1560 or contact us for a free consultation.
Why Slip and Fall Cases Require Careful Investigation
Not every fall creates a legal claim. A viable case usually depends on whether a dangerous condition existed, whether the property owner or occupier knew or should have known about it, whether reasonable steps were taken to correct it or warn about it, and whether that condition caused the injury.
These cases often become defense-driven quickly. Property owners may claim the condition was open and obvious, argue that the injured person was not paying attention, or dispute how long the hazard existed. That is one reason we say we handle select cases: serious premises liability matters often require prompt evidence preservation and disciplined case development.
Common Dangerous Conditions in Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall claims can arise in stores, apartment buildings, office properties, restaurants, parking lots, sidewalks, and other premises. Common conditions include:
- Wet floors, spills, or tracked-in water
- Ice, snow, or untreated outdoor walking surfaces
- Uneven flooring, broken pavement, or cracked sidewalks
- Loose mats, rugs, or torn carpeting
- Poor lighting in stairwells, hallways, or entrances
- Broken or missing handrails
- Debris, cords, or merchandise left in walkways
What Evidence Often Matters
Evidence can disappear quickly in a slip and fall case. Conditions get cleaned up, ice melts, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate. Early documentation often matters.
- Photographs or video of the condition and surrounding area
- Incident reports and witness statements
- Surveillance footage
- Maintenance, inspection, or cleaning records
- Weather records where ice or snow is involved
- Medical records documenting the injury and treatment timeline
- Proof of lost wages and other damages
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Cases
A fall can result in serious orthopedic and neurological injuries, particularly for older adults or where the fall involves stairs or a hard surface.
In the most serious cases, a fall may also lead to a wrongful death claim.
Related Premises Liability and Injury Pages
Official Resources
Official safety and building resources may be relevant depending on where the fall occurred:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all slip and fall accidents create a legal claim?
No. A claim generally depends on whether a property owner or occupier negligently allowed a dangerous condition to exist, failed to correct it, or failed to provide adequate warning.
What evidence matters in a slip and fall case?
Important evidence may include photographs, incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, maintenance records, weather conditions, medical records, and proof of how long the condition existed.
What injuries are common in slip and fall cases?
Slip and fall accidents can cause fractures, head injuries, back injuries, spinal injuries, internal injuries, and other serious harm, particularly for older adults or when the fall involves stairs or a hard surface.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
Illinois follows modified comparative negligence rules. In many cases, an injured person may still recover damages if they were less than 50 percent at fault, although recovery may be reduced based on their share of fault.
Why does Randolph & Holloway say it handles select slip and fall cases?
Serious premises liability claims often require focused investigation, preservation of evidence, review of records, and careful development of liability and damages proof. Randolph & Holloway is a two-attorney firm that accepts select cases so each matter receives focused attention.
Talk With Randolph & Holloway
If you were seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, you may have a premises liability claim under Illinois law. We can review the facts, discuss the available evidence, and help you assess the next steps.
Request a free consultation or call (312) 663-1560.