Seeking compensation for a slip and fall injury is a relatively straightforward process because most property owners have insurance that covers exactly this sort of scenario. Why then should you hire an attorney to assist you with your claims?
As your attorney, it is our job to coax insurance companies to the negotiating table and persuade them to make a serious offer that fairly compensates you for all of the harm you have suffered. If that fails, we take them to court.
We make our case by gathering evidence that shows who was at fault, and exactly how much money it would take to put you in the position you would be in if the accident had never occurred.
Stein & Shulman represents victims of personal injury accidents in the Chicago area on a contingency fee basis. This means we do not get paid unless you do, and our fee will always be just a portion of what we recover on your behalf.
We will not pressure you to settle for the first low-ball offer an insurance company throws at you just so we can cash a check. We will aggressively fight for every penny you deserve because we know you need that money to fully recover from your injuries. We make property owners and big insurance companies stand up and pay attention so you get the money you need to heal and move on with your life.
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$500,000.00
Slipped and fell on ice outside in a store parking
For a woman that slipped and fell on ice outside in a store parking lot suffering and required surgical repair of her wrist, elbow and knee.
$360,000
Woman slips on wet paint sign and falls down stairs
Fractured ankle surgically repaired as the result of an improperly placed warning sign
$500,000
Woman injured when she fell on a wet floor in a department store fall from leaking fridge
Sustained fractured ankle and wrist that were both surgically repaired
How much compensation you are eligible for depends on how much harm you have suffered. Our legal system is designed to put you in the position you would have been in if the accident had never occurred, so it is important that we gather evidence that documents your injury.
We gather documents that explicitly enumerate your:
- Medical expenses;
- Lost income;
- Decreased future earnings; and
- Property damage.
We also talk to experts who can estimate a fair compensation for non-economic losses like:
- Physical pain;
- Emotional anguish;
- Permanent disfigurement or disability;
- Loss of consortium; and
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
If we can prove that the property owner whose actions caused your injury (the defendant) acted with disregard for human safety or engaged in criminal behavior, Illinois law allows us to seek punitive damages as well. Punitive damages have a twofold purpose: to punish the defendant and to discourage others from engaging in similarly egregious behavior.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious slip and fall injury, we are here to help. Whether you are ready to take legal action right now, or are just curious about what options are available to you, we are ready to take your call. Please contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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