Were you involved in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property in Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Contact Cannon & Dunphy S.C. for a free consultation. Our experienced Milwaukee personal injury lawyers can help you take legal action and pursue maximum compensation for your injuries and related damages.
We’re one of Wisconsin’s most successful personal injury law firms, with decades of experience and over $1 billion recovered for our clients to date. If you hire us to represent you, we’re just as confident we can help you secure the results you need and deserve.
Call today or reach out online to get started. We can advise you on your legal rights and options during your free case review.
Why Hire Cannon & Dunphy S.C. After a Milwaukee Slip and Fall?
Cannon & Dunphy S.C. has been fighting for the rights of accident victims in Wisconsin since 1985. In that time, our Milwaukee personal injury lawyers have built a winning reputation in the local legal community that insurance companies can’t ignore.
A few reasons to consider hiring our attorneys for your case include:
- Our results include recoveries in the eight and nine figures for clients just like you
- We’ve been helping accident victims in Milwaukee for over 35 years
- We prepare every case as though it may go to trial and won’t hesitate to take your claim to court if necessary
- We can hire leading expert witnesses to make your claim as compelling as possible
- We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay attorney’s fees if we win compensation for you
- We’ve been recognized by Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell, and other leading professional organizations for our work
Contact our slip and fall attorneys in Milwaukee today to schedule a free consultation. We can answer any questions you might have when we meet to review your case.
How Do I Know if I Have a Valid Milwaukee Slip and Fall Claim?
To pursue compensation for a slip and fall accident under Wisconsin premises liability law, you generally need to establish three things: the property owner owed you a duty of care; they failed to meet that duty; and that failure caused your injuries.
A critical part of virtually any slip and fall claim is proving that the property owner knew (or should have known) about the hazard and failed to act. Our personal injury lawyers can advise you on whether you have a valid claim during your free consultation; call today to learn more.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Milwaukee Slip and Fall Accident?
Depending on the circumstances of your case, multiple parties could share responsibility for your slip and fall injuries, such as:
- The property owner who failed to maintain safe conditions
- A business operator leasing the space
- A property management company responsible for upkeep
- A maintenance contractor hired to handle repairs
- A government entity responsible for public sidewalks and buildings
In some cases, more than one party might share legal responsibility. It’s important to identify every liable party for your claim, as doing so could increase the compensation you recover dramatically.
We Can Help With Any Type of Slip and Fall Case in Milwaukee
Slip and fall accidents happen in all kinds of locations throughout the Milwaukee area, including on both private and public property. Som examples include:
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Retail shops
- Grocery stores
- Construction sites
- Shopping centers
- Office buildings
- Hotels
- Apartment complexes
- Parking lots
- Sidewalks
- Schools and government buildings
- Medical facilities
- Private residences
The main thing to keep in mind is that no matter where your accident took place, you may be entitled to compensation so long as it happened on someone else’s premises.
What Types of Damages Can I Recover After a Slip and Fall?
Wisconsin law allows slip and fall victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages. Punitive damages may also apply in rare cases involving extreme misconduct.
Economic damages cover your financial losses, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Future care and treatment
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Non-economic damages address the personal impact of your injuries, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Trauma and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability
Punitive damages generally require that your case make it to trial and also are only available in cases involving egregious misconduct from the responsible party.
How Long Do I Have To File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin’s statute of limitations typically gives you three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss that deadline, you will almost certainly lose your right to pursue compensation.
Keep in mind that claims involving government property operate on a much shorter timeline. Per Wis. Stat. § 893.80, you must normally file a notice of claim within 120 days of the accident.
There are other exceptions that can adjust the time limit as well, so the best way to protect your rights is to contact a slip and fall attorney as soon as you can.
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Contact Our Milwaukee Slip and Fall Attorneys for a Free Consult
Were you injured in a slip and fall accident in Milwaukee, WI? Cannon & Dunphy S.C. is here to help you stand up to the opposing party and pursue all of the compensation you need to be made whole again.
With over $1 billion recovered for our clients across decades of legal experience, you can count on our Milwaukee slip and fall attorneys to help you make the most of your claim. Call (262) 239-4124 today for more information and to schedule a free consultation.
Our attorneys proudly represent the injured across the entire state of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties.