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Settlements for slip-and-fall claims can be anywhere from $10,000 to over $1 Million Dollars. The circumstances of every slip-and-fall accident are different, and so settlement amounts can vary. The value of a settlement will be determined by the nature and extent of your injuries, in addition to any economic losses you or your loved ones sustain....
Depending on the circumstances leading to a slip and fall, landlords may be liable for any injuries and other damages resulting from the accident. However, this isn't always the case, as landlords might not have known or have been able to know about the hazards in time to prevent the accident....
You may be able to sue a landlord for a fire in Illinois if the fire was caused by the landlord's negligence or failure to maintain the property in a safe condition. In such a case, the tenant may be able to recover damages for any injuries or property losses that occurred as a result of the fire. However, the tenant would need to prove that the landlord was at fault to win the case....