Slip & Fall Accidents

The Lawyers You Need & Deserve

Birth Injury

$12.0 Million

A mother was given excessive Pitocin during labor which caused brain damage to her newborn child. Shortly after filing the lawsuit, the hospital and doctor offered $12 million to settle the case. This money will be used to take care of the child and give her as full a life as possible under the circumstances.

Birth Injury

$10.0 Million

A routine ultrasound taken just prior to her due date showed that the twins were in fetal distress and emergency procedures needed to be undertaken. The radiologist misread the ultrasound noting it was normal. One of the infants was stillborn at birth and the other infant suffered profound brain damage until the time of his death at the age of 7. The hospital and doctor settled the case for $10 million.

Injured Worker

$8.3 Million

Carpenter was installing panels at a local job site and fell from a hydraulic lift resulting in serious injuries.

Emergency Room Error

$8.0 Million

A woman was mistakenly given a death penalty drug when she was admitted to a hospital with a stomach ache. The drug, which is a paralytic agent, caused the woman to stop breathing. She went into cardiac arrest and although she was rescued by the emergency room doctor, she suffered brain damage.

Collision

$7.0 Million

A young girl was injured in a collision when her mother had to swerve in order to avoid a Pace Van. The mother of an 18-month-old who sustained a lacerated liver after a medical-transportation van allegedly cut off the mother’s minivan and caused it to crash has settled her lawsuit for $7 million.

Fall at Work

$3.75 Million

An apprentice plumber fell through the floor of Trump Tower landing on the concrete below. He sustained injuries to his back, shoulder, and ankle. He was able to return to work following the accident.

Auto Accident

$3.5 Million

Settlement obtained for a 52-year old woman who suffered a broken leg after a car accident. According to the radiologist at the hospital, he reported a blood clot that was in danger of moving to her lungs, but her reporting doctors claimed they never received the report.

Head Injury

$3.5 Million

In 2012, Trapp & Geller settled a case against the general contractor and others in the amount of $3.5 million for negligence in allowing a support beam to fall, striking a laborer's head. The laborer suffered herniated discs in the neck.

Wrongful Death

$2.5 Million

A truck driver was standing on a roadway waiting for assistance after his truck broke down. A passing truck struck him resulting in his death.

Rear-End Collision

$2.3 Million

A 26- year old woman, while waiting in the drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant, was struck from behind injuring her shoulder. The injury developed into a rare nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome.

Chicago Slip-And-Fall Accident Lawyers

Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe from hazards and dangerous conditions. When property managers and landlords fail to maintain safety standards and fail to repair hazardous conditions, tenants and visitors are exposed to a wide range of dangers, including slip-and-fall accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident in the Chicago area or anywhere in Illinois, the attorneys at Trapp & Geller can help you seek compensation for your losses. We are well-versed in Illinois premises liability law and statutes and have achieved millions of dollars and excellent results for hundreds of clients in slip-and-fall and premises liability matters.

Contact us today online or by telephone at (312) 368-1444 to discuss your case with an experienced Cook County slip-and-fall injury attorney.

Have You Been Injured in a Slip-And-Fall Accident?

Owners of supermarkets, apartment buildings, condominiums, malls, retail stores, parking lots, restaurants, hotels and other buildings are aggressive in defending against slip-and-fall accident claims. If you have been injured in such an accident, the property owner may deny liability or even claim the accident was your fault. The property owner may try and quickly repair the dangerous condition, so it’s important to call Trapp & Geller immediately so we can begin to investigate. We have highly trained experts and investigators who take pictures and perform inspections of the premises to determine who is at fault.

Our Chicago slip and fall accident lawyers know how to counter such claims. We conduct thorough investigations of slip-and-fall accidents to find the facts and identify liable parties. Our investigations often uncover evidence of a property owner or manager failing to prevent or fix hazards such as:

Produce or other slippery items on a floor
Broken stairs and stairwells
Ice and snow on walkways
Cracks or potholes in walkways
Tears and defects in carpets
Inadequate railings
Inadequate lighting
Obstacles left in walkways

Need a Chicago Slip-And-Fall Lawyer?

Injured in a slip-and-fall accident? Our attorneys are here for you. We offer free initial consultations. Contact us today online or by telephone at (312) 368-1444 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable Chicago slip-and-fall injury attorney.

Why Choose Trapp & Geller?

We Win. We Guide. We Produce.

More than 25 Years of Experience

Trapp & Geller has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured. We have the skill, experience, and knowledge to provide you with the highest legal advocacy. We will not rest until you get the compensation you deserve.

Customized Legal Strategies

Each of our attorneys is in it to win your case as much of you are and take pride in getting the best possible result. With that, your dedicated attorney is always available and will even text you regarding your goals and case.

Responsive & Informative

Our attorneys work with you one-on-one and make sure that, at every step of the process, you are fully aware of your case. We are fighting for your rights and always make sure that we are doing what is best for you.

Over $400 Million Recovered

The attorneys at Trapp & Geller have the experience and knowledge to not only win, but to win BIG. When you entrust our team with your case, you can rest assured that we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation.