In a premises liability case, only invitees and licensees are permitted to sue the property or business owner for negligence causing their injuries. If you were a trespasser, then you are not entitled to take any legal action against them since you were not permitted there in the first place.
In Illinois, property owners are not liable for any injuries that the trespasser experiences while on their property. They were there without their consent. If a property owner says that you were trespassing, then you will not have a viable case. However, the exception to this general rule is if the trespasser is injured from willful and wanton conduct, otherwise known as intentionally acting with reckless indifference to the consequences. Owners may be liable if they set up “booby traps” or any intentionally dangerous condition or risk on the premises.
They may also be found liable if the owner was engaged in a dangerous activity on the premises, some part of the premises was unreasonably dangerous, or the owner was aware that trespassing is a frequent occurrence for them and has failed to take measures to prevent continued trespassing. These few exceptions can be your response to the property owner claiming that you were trespassing, and your attorney will assist you in fighting back so that you are compensated for your injuries.
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