Premises Liability

Top Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys

Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of property or landowners to maintain their premises (i.e. property) in a reasonably safe manner. If someone is seriously injured — in a fall, because of negligent security, or in some other manner — because the property was unreasonably dangerous, the property owners (or people in control of the property) are responsible.

To investigate suspected premises liability injuries, such as unsafe conditions at a business, school or public venue resulting in serious injury or death, you must contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

Passen Powell Jenkins has successfully represented clients injured on unsafe property for over 30 years in the Chicago area, as well as nationwide.

We understand the unique factual and legal issues involved with premises liability cases, and we are trusted trial lawyers who will aggressively protect your interests.

Premises Liability Cases

The most common premises liability cases involve:

• Falling objects
• Defective equipment
• Lack of security
• Slip and fall accidents
• Slick and icy surfaces
• Broken handrails and defective stairs
• Faulty elevators and escalators
• Poor lighting
• Inadequate supervision

Passen Powell Jenkins’s personal injury lawyers have handled many types of premises liability cases, with record success. Most notably, Stephen Passen recently secured a $19.1 million verdict for the family of a 9-year-old boy who was permanently injured when a TV fell on his head in a Chicago-area Catholic school classroom.

Call to Discuss a Potential Premises Liability Case

To discuss a suspected premises liability case involving serious injury or death, please call us at (312) 527-4500 for a free legal consultation or fill out a Free Case Evaluation.