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I got called by someone the other day who was beat up on the CTA red line and wanted to sue the Chicago Transit Authority because it happened on their property.  A month ago a woman was was sexually assaulted outside her apartment wanted to sue the building owner and asked for our help.  That same week a woman who fell down the stairs at her friend’s house when a railing broke called me looking for legal advice.  I was only able to help one of them.

To sue anyone for personal injury, you have to show that they were…
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An injury can be life changing. Focus first on your medical care and working toward good health. But before too much time passes, think also about whether you need to take legal action in order to be compensated for the amount the injury has cost you – not only in terms of medical bills, but other damages, as well.

1. Property owners can be held responsible. The law that applies to this situation is often called premises liability. Whether you have a good case against the property owner for your injury depends on how you were hurt and whether the…
Continue Reading Five things you should know about getting hurt on someone else’s property in Illinois