Slip & Fall Attorney in Peoria, Illinois

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone regardless of how careful and attentive they are. There is nothing embarrassing about this type of accident. In many cases, the fall was out of the victim’s control and caused by a negligent property owner.  

As the lead attorney at The Law Office of David Hunt, I understand the hardships and challenges faced by personal injury victims. I’ve seen the toll a slip-and-fall accident can take on a victim’s life—that’s why I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective representation to injury victims to help them obtain the justice and compensation they deserve.  

If this sounds like your situation, do not hesitate to contact me and schedule a free consultation before the medical bills start to take over your life. As a slip-and-fall accident attorney in Peoria, Illinois, I can take care of all the legal issues in your case so you can focus on healing and recovering. I represent injury victims throughout Peoria County, Caswell  County, and Woodford County.  

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Many people mistakenly believe that slip and fall accidents cannot result in serious injuries. "It’s just a few bruises but you will be fine!” they may think. However, not all slip-and-fall accidents result in minor injuries. In some cases, victims may require a lengthy recovery that ends up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Some of the most common types of injuries suffered by victims of slip and fall accidents include: 

• Traumatic brain injuries, including concussion 

• Spinal cord injuries 

• Soft tissue damage 

• Back and neck injuries 

• Broken bones or fractures 

• Torn ligaments 

• Dislocations 

• Sprains and strains 

Depending on the severity of the injury, a victim may need months or even years of medical treatment to fully recover, which can result in significant expenses. A serious injury can also prevent someone from working for a long period of time, which can result in lost income. You should also keep in mind the psychological toll of having suffered an injury when calculating how much their claim is worth.  

Proving Liability After a Slip and Fall

In most cases, the success of any injury claim for compensation depends on the victim’s ability to prove fault on the part of the property owner or manager. However, proving liability after a slip-and-fall accident can be a tricky thing. An experienced slip and fall accident attorney in Peoria, Illinois, can help you determine liability and recover the compensation to which you are entitled by proving any of the following: 

1. The property owner or his/her employees caused the dangerous condition that resulted in the victim’s injury;  

2. The property owner or his/her employees knew about the dangerous condition but failed to fix it within a reasonable amount of time; or 

3. The property owner or his/her employees should have discovered the dangerous condition through regular inspection and maintenance of the premises.  

As an attorney at The Law Office of David Hunt, I can help investigate your case to identify all potentially liable parties. I will gather and review all the evidence needed to support your injury claim, including but not limited to: 

• incident report 

• surveillance footage 

• photos of the dangerous condition 

• witness testimony 

• records of previous incidents on the property 

• the property’s maintenance records 

• testimony from expert witnesses 

In many cases, the property owner or their insurance company may argue that the accident is the fault of the victim. For example, the liable party may argue that the victim was not careful enough (e.g., distracted by their phone) or that they ignored warnings.  

Even if the victim was partially responsible for their injury, they may not be barred from recovering damages. Illinois adopted the modified comparative negligence rule, which means injured persons can obtain compensation for their losses and damages as long as they are less than 50% at fault.  

What Steps Can You Take to Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim?

The steps you take in the minutes and days of the accident can affect the outcome of your injury claim. Some of the steps you can take to strengthen your claim after a slip and fall accident include: 

1. Report the incident to the owner or manager of the property and get a copy of the incident report. 

2. Take photos at the scene of the incident. 

3. Write down the sequence of events leading up to the incident. 

4. Look for any witnesses and, if you find any, record their contact information. 

5. Seek medical attention as soon as possible to document your injuries. 

6. Contact a slip and fall accident attorney to discuss whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. 

Keep in mind that you have a limited amount of time to pursue compensation after a slip and fall accident. In Illinois, injury victims have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The clock starts running on the date the injury occurs.  

Why Do You Need a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney?

At The Law Office of David Hunt, I can use my more than three decades of experience to help you receive maximum financial compensation after a slip and fall accident. Some of the services I offer to slip-and-fall victims include:  

• Visiting the scene of the accident to gather all the available evidence. 

• Interviewing witnesses. 

• Working with expert witnesses to strengthen your claim. 

• Obtaining a copy of the incident report. 

• Keeping track of and organizing your medical bills to prove the extent of your losses. 

• Requesting access to security video footage. 

• Obtaining the property’s maintenance records and investigating previous incidents on the property. 

• Communicating with the property owner and their insurance company on your behalf. 

• Negotiating a fair settlement amount and, if necessary, taking your case to court if the opposing party refuses to provide adequate compensation. 

Reach out to one of my offices in Peoria or Galesburg to discuss your situation and determine how to best proceed with your injury claim. I will explain your legal rights and the possible compensation options available for you.