A slip-and-fall in Illinois is when a person trips, slips, and falls in a place that was not reasonably safe. The owner of the property has a duty to make their business or residence reasonably safe for visitors and must warn them when there are any hazards.
Examples include slipping in a puddle on the floor, tripping over a wobbly threshold or sidewalk, falling down an improperly maintained stairway, or stumbling and falling in a business that was poorly lit.
If you slip and fall in a public place such as a store, restaurant, grocery store parking lot, or any other area that has been made available for public use, you may have a premises liability claim against the company or individual responsible.
The same applies to private property that you have been invited onto by the property owner.