Premises Liability Attorneys
Representing the Victims of Slip and Fall Accidents throughout Illinois
Premises liability is a legal responsibility that obligates property owners and managers to take reasonable measures to ensure that their property is safe for others. While the legal obligation varies depending on a number of circumstances, in many cases, negligent property owners and managers can be held liable for any accidents and injuries that occur on their property.
The Chicago accident and injury lawyers at Cogan & Power, P.C. focus on helping the victims of negligence, including those persons injured on the property of another, obtain financial recovery for their injuries. We are proud to have recovered more than $600 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of people who have suffered injury or loss because of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, including nearly $3 million for a woman who was injured in a slip and fall accident while walking into a pool at a hotel resort.
Contact our office at (312) 477-2500 if you or a loved one was injured on the property of another, schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about your legal rights and remedies with our Chicago premises liability lawyers.
Premises Liability Legal Obligations
The obligations of property owners and managers vary depending on whether the injured person was an invitee, licensee, or trespasser on the property. Property owners and managers have the greatest responsibility to protect invitees, or those persons invited onto the property for the benefit of the owner/occupier. Common examples of invitees include patrons in a restaurant or customers in a retail store. Property owners must also take reasonable precautions to protect licensees from harm. Licensees are those persons who are allowed onto the property with the consent of the owner/occupier, such as a guest at a party. On the other hand, property owners and managers have little or no responsibility to protect trespassers, or those persons who enter the property without permission.
Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits
Slip and fall accidents are the most common kind of premises liability lawsuit, but premises liability covers a number of accidents, including:
- Slip and falls
- Porch and balcony collapse
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Stairway accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Restaurant accidents
- Retail store accidents
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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"Excellent Attorneys and even better Humans!"John Power and Tom Murphy are excellent attorneys and even better human beings. Both were there every step of the way guiding us through a very difficult and traumatic process. The hard work and dedication of John, Tom, and the entire Cogan and Power team, make it easier for us to heal and hope for better days. We are forever grateful for the outcome.- Anita Davis
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"The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients!"Sara Davis truly made my traumatic experience so much easier to deal with. She communicated with me throughout my case to ensure I was up to speed and provided me the next steps to come. Sara was extremely personable, informative and well prepared! She never made me feel as if she was too busy to answer my calls. The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients! Thanks Sara and team for enhancing my life with the outcome of my case!- Lakitsha L.
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"Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10."
Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10.
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"I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients."I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients.- Adrian P.
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"Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family."Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family.- Marty J.
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"I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough."Cogan and Power is without parallel. I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough.- Laura T.
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"I can not speak highly enough"
I can not speak highly enough for the experience I have received from Cogan & Power Attorneys at Law. I was introduced to John Power through a mural friend. I was impressed from the very first phone call with John Power to us meeting through the pandemic. His professionalism and his medical knowledge is unbelievable… I have to say from that day moving forward John Power, Sara Davis and Kim Stefanek all put me at ease. My cases lasted just about 3 years and I was notified every step of the way on what was going forward and keeping me in the loop. John and Sara made sure that I was ready and comfortable for my Deposition, they made sure every stone was unturned! Kim Stefanek is one of their paralegals and she is awesome. I can go and I highly recommend Cogan & Power for your legal issues. John Power & Sara Davis are amazing attorneys and exceptional, caring, compassionate people!!
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"Highly Qualified Trial Lawyers"
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What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?
Cogan & Power is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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Collaborative Approach to Legal Representation
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Invested in Your Overall Well-Being
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If You Can't Come to Us, We Will Come To You
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You'll Communicate Directly With Our Partners
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Record-Setting Achievements Recovering Millions for Our Clients
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience