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Slip & Fall (Premises) Accidents
How Slip-And-Fall Accidents Work In Wisconsin
If you’ve been involved in a slip-and-fall accident in the greater Milwaukee area and need an attorney with nearly three decades of experience, an impressive case history, and an ability to help you every step of the way—then contact me and I’ll fight for you.
Over the past 26 years I have worked hundreds of slip and fall cases. In the state of Wisconsin, most slip-and-fall accidents can be tricky to pinpoint liability if you don’t know what you’re doing.
I have the experience and case history to get you the recovery you deserve. Aside from alleviating the problems with claim’s adjusters, liability issues, medical bills and pain and suffering—I will also communicate everything to you so that we are always on the same page.
In addition, I also know how the jury rolls in the event that your case ever goes to trial. Needless to say, I have you covered on all angles.
Wisconsin Slip-And-Fall Accident Facts
"Slip and fall injury" or "trip and fall injury" is the generic term for an injury that occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. Slip-and-fall injuries can result from a number of things that can be classified under personal injury due to another person’s negligence.
In the state of Wisconsin, there is what is called the “safe place statute”. Essentially this law states that both homeowners and commercial properties have the duty to keep the premises as safe as possible.
- Homeowners have the duty to maintain the premises, and make sure that it is as safe as nature will permit.
- Commercial property owners also have the same duty to ensure that the premises is as safe as nature will permit; however, commercial property owners have more stringent laws than homeowners.
If you are on someone else's property and you injure yourself as a result of a dangerous condition on the property, the land owner or business proprietor may be liable for your injuries. If you are a property owner and someone injures himself or herself on your land, you may find yourself legally responsible for any injuries sustained by the person's fall.
What You Should Do In The Event Of A Slip-And-Fall Accident In Southeast Wisconsin
Unlike many other types of personal injuries, liability can be more difficult to pinpoint with slip-and-fall accidents. If you’ve been involved in a slip-and-fall accident, you should immediately take pictures and gather eye witnesses.
Subsequently, you should gather a report noting what happened, who witnessed both the accident and the conditions that caused the fall, and any other relevant information such as: lighting, weather (if accident occurred outdoors) or hidden hazards.
The requirement for a report is generally a store or business policy, rather than mandated by law; however, the timely reporting of the accident is most beneficial for all involved parties. Information you gather immediately or soon after the accident occurs is much more accurate than any gathered later on.
Aside from the initial reporting, you also need to know that time limitations may apply, so contact a lawyer as quickly as possible.
Also, if the at-fault party is a local, city, state or federal government entity, different laws may apply that may affect your rights as an injured person. Don't delay, as delays could affect your potential eligibility for a claim.
I Will Swiftly Move Your Case And Help You Every Step Of The Way
Having originally worked as a personal injury attorney for the defense for a number of years, I made the career decision to focus my legal talent in personal injury on the plaintiff side.
I did this because I didn’t like the direction that many large insurance companies were headed. I felt that an increasing number of insurance companies began taking advantage of personal injury claims and the system by in large.
As this problem became more ubiquitous, I sought to fight shoddy insurance practices, and stick up for the common people who most needed legal help—people like you.
Since that time, I’ve worked thousands of personal injury cases, and have helped clients make large recoveries from the insurance company. These recoveries would have otherwise not been possible without my legal intervention.
If you need legal help and want thecomprehensive legal care, take action and call me today. I’ll advise you the same as I would my own family—I’ll fight for you.
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