Commercial property owners have a duty to their customers and patrons. They have the duty to protect them from foreseeable harm — harm that was likely to occur, given the situation. When they fail to do so and when someone gets hurt, justice requires that the owners compensate the injured for the harm they experience.
There are many different situations when harm is reasonably foreseeable. When the neighborhood is dangerous or when other attacks have occurred in the area, property owners should know that those attacks might happen on their property as well. When a crowd is rowdy and drunk, property owners should know that a bar fight is likely.
There are many things that property owners can do to prevent harm to others. They can install security cameras, change locks, hire security guards or put up fences. They can also warn patrons of the danger. Unfortunately, they don't always do these things. At the Cook County law firm of Muldoon & Muldoon, LLC, we hold property owners who maintain negligent security on their properties responsible for your injuries.
Lawyers Who Represent People Injured on Others' Property
Our clients include people who were injured in restaurants, bars, fast-food places, check cashing places, convenience stores, hotels, sporting arenas, apartment complexes, nightclubs, condominium complexes (condos) and other locations. Many sustained serious injuries or were killed.
They experienced many different kinds of injuries, including the ones listed below:
- Head injuries
- Broken jaws
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Gunshot wounds
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Broken bones/fractures
- Spinal cord injury/paralysis
- Wrongful death
Michael K. Muldoon represented a young man who was shot while going through a fast-food drive through. He was paralyzed from the chest down. That case settled for $4 million, helping him obtain the resources necessary to get medical care, support his family and move forward with his life.
Determining Compensation for Your Personal Injury
In Illinois, like other states, courts use the legal term "damages" to refer to the harm people experience after a personal injury. Damages include physical pain and suffering, as well as the cost of hospital bills, continuing medical care and lost wages, among other things. When we take your personal injury case, our focus is on obtaining full and fair compensation for the damages you have experienced.
We often work with highly regarded experts, including life care planners and medical professionals, who help us accurately calculate the amount of damage in your case. This number is often surprising to people who have not considered the full extent of the harm caused. When victims realize the full effects of a personal injury or a financial injury, they understand the importance of the forceful representation we provide.
Contact Our Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys
To talk with an experienced attorney about your criminal attack, contact Muldoon & Muldoon, LLC, by calling 312-985-0305. Our Cook County negligent security attorneys offer free initial consultations.
