If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you need to take action right away. A timely investigation is important. Natasha Misra Law will investigate your fall, evaluate your claim, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
A simple trip or fall can lead to serious injuries that change your life in an instant. Whether it happened at a grocery store in Milwaukee, a restaurant in Madison, or a parking lot in Green Bay, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail to do so, you shouldn’t have to bear the cost of their negligence.
At Natasha Misra Law, we represent clients across Wisconsin who have been injured in slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe conditions like wet floors, poor lighting, uneven pavement, or icy walkways. Our team understands how these accidents can result in painful injuries, lost wages, and ongoing medical care.
We’ll investigate what caused your fall, determine who’s responsible, and fight to recover full compensation for your injuries and financial losses. If you’ve been hurt because someone else failed to maintain a safe environment, you deserve an attorney who’s not just another suit®.
Take immediate action to protect you right to recovery.
Document Your Surroundings: Immediately after a fall, you should look at the condition of the area where you fell. Try to understand what caused you to fall. Take photos. Witnesses are crucial to your case. Ask for their name, address and phone number.
Seek Medical Treatment: If you are experiencing pain after your fall, or have visible injuries, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
Report Your Fall: If you fell at a restaurant, commercial property or any other place of business, you should report your accident immediately to a manager and make sure the incident report is filled out. Document the names of everyone that you speak with. Obtain video surveillance footage from the business.
A lawyer can evaluate your claim and help you seek compensation for your injuries.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you won't want to face the insurance companies alone. Businesses and property owners have representatives working to limit their liability for your injuries. A Milwaukee personal injury attorney can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Once you have hired a slip and fall attorney, tell the property owners and the insurance company and/or lawyer representing them. Your attorney will negotiate on your behalf, allowing you to focus on your physical recovery.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may not know what to do next. Getting the legal assistance you need to recover is just one phone call away.
To recover financially from a slip and fall accident, you must be able to prove that you were injured, that someone else is responsible for those injuries, and there is access to financial recovery. Common causes of actionable slip and fall accidents include: Slippery surfaces caused by snow, ice and water, Dangerous conditions resulting from poor property maintenance, Improperly designed properties such as poor construction of railings, balconies, porches, staircases, etc. Any of these conditions can cause a slip and fall accident that results in injury and possible legal recovery.
If you are able to prove that another party is legally responsible for your slip and fall, and that the fall resulted in injury, then you are entitled to compensatory damages in the form of medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, plus any out of pocket expenses.
In a slip and fall accident, where you fell will have a major impact on your case and potential recovery. You will need to prove that someone else is legally responsible for your fall. Common places where slip and fall accidents occur, and who is ultimately responsible: Grocery stores: frequent spills, wet floors and trip hazards make grocery stores common areas for slip and fall accidents. Amusement Parks: poorly designed walkways and improperly maintained equipment can cause slip and fall accidents. Restaurants: Slip and fall accidents at restaurants are typically due to spills, and are avoidable with reasonable diligence. Hotels: slippery floors, damaged carpets, and poor lighting can create conditions leading to slip and fall accidents.
Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute covers places of employment and public buildings, and applies to employees and people who frequently visit those locations. The Safe Place Statute holds employers, owners of public buildings, owners of places of employment, and builders responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing the premises so that it is free of dangerous conditions. Cases where the Safe Place Statute applies are often easier to prove, as the law holds an employer or the owner of a place of work to a higher standard of care.
Generally, the statute of limitations in Wisconsin for filing a slip and fall case is three years from the date of the accident. However, this limitation period may vary depending on the specifics of your case. For such reason, you should contact a Milwaukee personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve your legal rights to recover.
Slip and fall injuries are often unexpected and can result in serious injuries. What you do after the incident can have a significant impact on your ability to recover compensation for your slip and fall injuries. To protect your rights to recover, contact our office today for a free consultation.
