Were you or a loved one recently injured in a slip and fall in Madison, WI? Slip and fall accident cases can be challenging to prove. An experienced Madison slip and fall lawyer at Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve. The negligent property owner may owe you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Contact us at (608) 256-8356.
For over 40 years, injury victims and their families have trusted us to fight for them. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in life-changing settlements and verdicts.
We’re ready to help you level the playing field against the property owner and their powerful insurance company. Contact our law offices in Madison, Wisconsin, to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help today.
Property owners in Wisconsin have a legal duty to maintain their property in a safe condition. When they ignore their duties, they put others at risk of harm. If you were injured because of something dangerous on another person’s property, you deserve compensation.
That said, the legal process can be extremely challenging. The property owner will be protected by their insurance companies and defense teams. Many victims simply don’t have the time or energy to fight back.
Our personal injury lawyer in Madison at Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. is here to stand up and fight for you. When you hire us, we will:
Our Madison personal injury attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers and America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. Contact our law firm today to learn how we can put our skills to work for you.
Slips, trips, and falls can happen anywhere. You could have a valid claim for compensation if you suffer a fall-related injury on someone else’s property.
At Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., we represent slip and fall victims who have fallen while visiting:
Property owners in Madison have a duty to maintain their premises in safe condition. If you were injured due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, contact our team for a free case review today.
The value of your personal injury case depends heavily on the severity of your injuries. That said, there’s no way to provide a precise estimate without understanding the facts.
The most relevant facts include:
For more specific information about your case value, contact us to discuss your case today.
Whether you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, you can seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages under Wisconsin personal injury laws.
Some common examples of damages in slip and fall cases include:
Expect the insurance company to work hard to minimize the value of your damages. Many injury victims back down because the insurance companies make the process so difficult. Don’t make that mistake. Instead, call our experienced Madison slip and fall attorneys for legal advice today.
Depending on the circumstances, slip and fall injuries can range from mild to life-changing.
Our team at Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. handles all types of slip and fall claims, including those involving:
It’s important to report your injury to the owner or someone in charge. You should also take photos and videos of the accident scene and dangerous conditions if possible. This can provide valuable evidence if you later pursue compensation because the owner will likely fix the hazard immediately after someone gets hurt.
Over one million Americans visit emergency rooms with slip and fall injuries each year. In 2022 in Wisconsin alone, Emergency Medical Services responded to more than 130,000 slip and fall accidents. Negligent property maintenance can take many forms–so just about anything can result in a slip and fall.
Some of the common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
If the hazard existed because of the property owner’s negligence, we’re here to help you hold them liable for damages. Call our Madison slip and fall attorneys to learn more about whether you’re entitled to receive compensation today.
Wisconsin premises liability laws govern slip and fall injury cases. Ultimately, you will likely have to prove that the property owner was negligent to recover compensation.
The basic elements of negligence are:
In slip and fall cases, more precisely, you must prove in most cases that:
The scope of the owner’s duty of care is often an issue in premises liability cases. Many slip and fall injury cases involve falls while visiting a business or public property.
Business owners have a duty to:
As such, business owners can be held responsible for dangers they knew about if they failed to warn you. They can also be held responsible for dangers they reasonably should have known about.
Private property owners only have a duty to warn you about non-obvious risks if they know about them. This duty is limited because there is no duty to inspect.
Property owners generally don’t owe a duty to trespassers. With limited exceptions for small children, you cannot hold a property owner liable if you were injured on their property when you didn’t have permission to be there.
Injured parties in Wisconsin are often blamed for causing their own injuries. The property owner may have owed you a duty of care. Still, you also have a duty to avoid obvious dangers to prevent injuries.
Under Wisconsin comparative negligence law, you can still recover damages if your percentage of fault does not equal or exceed 50%. Your compensation will be reduced to account for your share of fault.
For example, consider a slip and fall case where the victim has $100,000 in damages. If the victim is 20% responsible, then they will be entitled to $80,000. If the victim is 51% responsible, then they will not be able to recover any damages.
Most personal injury victims in Wisconsin have three years to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations begins running on the date of your accident. After the three-year anniversary of your slip and fall, you likely forfeit your right to seek compensation.
If you’re suffering with painful injuries because a property owner couldn’t be bothered to maintain their property, then you deserve help. An experienced Madison slip and fall lawyer at Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. can fight for you. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get the fair compensation you deserve.
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