INJURED ON PROPERTY
Landlords in Chicago are legally required to maintain safe and habitable rental properties. If you were injured due to hazardous conditions in your rental unit, apartment building, or common area, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Tenants Rights Group LLC, we help tenants and visitors recover damages for injuries caused by landlord negligence. If your landlord failed to fix broken stairs, faulty wiring, leaks, or other dangerous conditions, we can help you hold them accountable and seek financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Common Injuries Caused by Landlord Negligence
✔ Slip & Falls – Caused by broken stairs, loose railings, wet floors, or poorly maintained walkways.
✔ Fire & Electrical Injuries – Resulting from faulty wiring, broken smoke detectors, or gas leaks.
✔ Mold, Lead, or Toxic Exposure – Long-term exposure to mold, asbestos, or lead-based paint can cause serious respiratory and neurological conditions.
✔ Assaults Due to Negligent Security – If a landlord fails to secure doors, gates, or lighting, and a tenant is assaulted or robbed, the landlord may be liable.
✔ Ceiling Collapses or Structural Failures – If poor maintenance or ignored repairs cause ceilings, floors, or walls to collapse, resulting in injury.
⛔ Example: A tenant reports a loose handrail on a stairwell, but the landlord ignores the repair. A month later, the tenant falls down the stairs, breaking their ankle. The landlord could be held responsible for the tenant’s medical bills and pain and suffering.
What Compensation Can You Receive?
If you were injured due to landlord negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:
💰 Medical Expenses – Hospital visits, surgeries, medication, and therapy.
💰 Lost Wages – If your injury prevented you from working.
💰 Pain & Suffering – Physical and emotional distress caused by your injury.
💰 Property Damage – If your belongings were damaged due to unsafe conditions (e.g., flooding, ceiling collapse).
How to Prove Your Case Against a Negligent Landlord
To win a personal injury claim against a landlord, we must prove:
1️⃣ The landlord knew (or should have known) about the hazardous condition.
2️⃣ The landlord failed to fix the issue within a reasonable time.
3️⃣ You were injured as a result of their negligence.
📌 Important: If you were injured, document everything—take photos, get medical treatment, and contact an attorney immediately.
Need legal assistance? Our experienced attorneys at Tenants Rights Group LLC are here to help. Call us at (312) 619-9603 or schedule a consultation today.