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Milwaukee And Appleton Slip-And-Fall Lawyer: Helping Victims Recover

Many slip-and-fall accidents that happen to people in Milwaukee and Appleton could have been prevented and only happened because of a property owner’s careless or reckless conduct. As a slip-and-fall accident falls under the category of a premises liability case, people who own or occupy property owe their visitors the duty to keep it safe. Store owners, for example, must address or warn about any dangerous property conditions that they reasonably should have known about. If they breach this duty and you suffer injuries, you may be eligible to recover compensation.

At Lindner Law, LLC, in Milwaukee and Appleton, our attorneys and staff understand the major role that compensation plays in the lives of people who suffer slip-and-fall injuries – and in the lives of their family members, too. For decades, we have helped slip-and-fall victims pursue claims for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. We provide the highest level of service for those we represent. When representing you, we will pursue the maximum amount of compensation on your behalf.

Common Causes Of Slip-And-Fall Accidents

If the person, company or government agency that owns and manages the property neglects to take steps to prevent your injuries from occurring, you may be owed compensation.

Frequent causes of slip-and-falls include:

  • Slick surfaces due to spilled liquids or a recent mopping
  • Ice, snow or slush on sidewalks or in parking lots
  • Objects left in aisles or other walking areas
  • Uneven or cracked pavement
  • Broken stairs or railings
  • Floor tiles not properly set
  • Poor lighting in halls, stairs or other common areas
  • Torn or frayed carpeting
  • A covered hole in the yard

In some cases, property owners/occupiers and their insurance companies argue that the hazard that caused a person’s slip-and-fall accident was obvious and identifiable. Their goal is to deny any liability in your slip-and-fall accident. At Lindner Law, LLC, we will protect you from such tactics. We will aggressively challenge any attempts to blame you for your slip-and-fall injuries.

Why Hire Lindner Law, LLC?

At Lindner Law, LLC, we know how a slip-and-fall can lead to serious, life-changing injuries. We often work with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in a fall, including:
  • traumatic brain injury
  • spinal cord damage
  • soft tissue injury
  • severe and multiple fractures

Many of our clients need extensive medical treatment and cannot work due to their injuries. They are living with chronic pain and disability and have little time or energy to deal with the legal aspects of their claim. To make sure you get the highest compensation available, we will collect all evidence related to your slip-and-fall injuries. We will contact your doctor or hospital, so you are not hounded concerning your medical bills. And we will deal directly with insurance companies on your behalf while demanding a settlement that fully and fairly compensates you. When necessary, we will fight for you in the courtroom.

Our legal team of slip-and-fall lawyers features experienced and compassionate attorneys as well as many other highly dedicated professionals who will work behind the scenes to pursue maximum compensation for you, including paralegals and investigators. We believe that communication is the key to a successful relationship with our clients. Our door will always be open to discuss what is happening in your case.

Proving Fault In A Slip-And-Fall Accident

To prove that a property owner in Milwaukee or Appleton is at fault for your injuries, you must show:

  • The property owner owed you a duty of care to keep the premises reasonably free of traps or at least post warning signs when necessary
  • The property owner failed in their duty, such as by failing to keep the floor or ground clean and dry
  • As a result of this negligence, you fell and suffered injuries

The burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning it is more likely than not that the defendant is liable. You might also be wondering if the defendant must be 100% at fault or if your case will fail if you are partly to blame for your own injuries. Fortunately, Wisconsin law recognizes that in real life, things are rarely black and white. The state’s comparative negligence law lets you collect compensation as long as your own negligence was not greater than the defendant’s. The amount of compensation you receive is reduced

What Should You Do After A Slip-And-Fall Accident?

If you suffered a slip-and-fall injury, you should take these steps in the days following the accident to protect your health and your legal rights:

  • Get medical attention. You may not even know you suffered injuries until you see a doctor. The doctor can diagnose and document your injuries, and you can start your course of treatment as early as possible.
  • Report to the property owner or occupier. If you suffer a slip and fall on commercial property like a store or office building, you should file a report with the owner, manager or security officer and ask them to provide you with a copy of this incident report.
  • Gather as much evidence as you can. If possible, you should take pictures of the area where you fell. Oftentimes, the property owner will attempt to fix the problem before our investigators can document the hazard. Pictures are critical in slip-and-fall cases. If possible, you should also get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses on the scene.
  • Contact an experienced slip-and-fall attorney. As early as possible, you should seek help from a lawyer. You will get a much better understanding of your rights and the options available to you. You should also refer the insurance company to your lawyer. You should never give a recorded statement or accept a settlement without first discussing the matter with your lawyer.

At Lindner Law, LLC, we know how a slip-and-fall can lead to serious, life-changing injuries. We often work with people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, soft tissue injury, and severe and multiple fractures due to falls. Many of our clients need extensive medical treatment and cannot work due to their injuries. We will collect all evidence related to your slip-and-fall injuries. We will contact your doctor or hospital, so you are not hounded concerning your medical bills. And we will deal directly with insurance companies on your behalf while demanding a settlement that fully and fairly compensates you. When necessary, we will fight for you in the courtroom.

Our legal team features experienced and compassionate attorneys as well as many other highly dedicated professionals who will work behind the scenes to pursue maximum compensation for you, including paralegals and investigators. We believe that communication is the key to a successful relationship with our clients. Our door will always be open to discuss what is happening in your case.

Your Time To Take Action After A Fall Is Limited

Wisconsin has a statute of limitations concerning slip-and-fall cases limiting the time you have to file a claim. Generally, you have three years from the date of your injury to begin legal proceedings for compensation. But if the property at issue is owned by a government entity, you are required to give them notice within 120 days of the incident. A claim filed after the statute of limitations has expired will be rejected in court. Thus, our slip-and-fall lawyers recommend contacting us as soon as you can after suffering a trip-and-fall injury to discuss your legal options.

Get A Free Consultation With Our Milwaukee And Appleton Slip-And-Fall Lawyers

Please don’t wait to seek high-quality legal help. Call Lindner Law, LLC, today for a free consultation. You can reach our Milwaukee office at 414-488-6870 or toll-free at 888-217-1625. The number for our Appleton office is 920-335-1342. You can also send us an email.