Identifying and Proving Breach of Duty Negligence

Nearly every public place, property owner and company has a duty to keep you safe from harm on their property or while using their products. A store accepts this fact when they require customers to access their property in order to purchase their goods or services. Likewise, a neighbor accepts this duty when they invite friends for a pool party at their house.

If you were injured on another's property or by a defective product, the owner of the property or manufacturer of the product has committed a breach of their duty to keep you safe. As long as you can provide evidence that your injuries were a result of a violation of the duty owed to you by the other party, you can claim negligence against them.

Ultimately, it is up to the court to determine whether or not your relationship with the defendant includes their duty to your safety in relation to your injuries. Trespassing is one of the most common reasons negligence claims are denied, as you were not permitted to be on the property where you were injured and therefore the owner has no duty to keep you from harm.

There are other types of negligence factors that may come into play when dealing with a negligence case. Learn more the elements of an Illinois negligence case by visiting our library. 

An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you identify the parties responsible for your injuries, compile your case and take it to court. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. 312-263-1080