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When you visit a business or a friend’s house, it is with the expectation that you will be safe and enjoy yourself. It is an unpleasant surprise when you encounter unexpected or undisclosed hazards. It is the worst type of surprise when these hazards leave you injured.
Wisconsin holds owners responsible for keeping their properties safe for visitors. If an owner fails to live up to these expectations, the owner is responsible for any injuries visitors suffer as a result.
The team at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers has a long history of supporting injury victims in and around La Crosse, WI. If you or a loved one has been injured on someone else’s property, contact our La Crosse premises liability lawyers today for a free case consultation.
Read on for some preliminary answers to commonly asked questions after a premises liability accident.
Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers bring all our expertise to each client’s case to secure the results they deserve.
The Nicolet team has experience successfully securing meaningful compensation for our injured clients, including:
Success is never guaranteed, but we work with each client to develop a case strategy geared toward securing the recovery they deserve.
The level of care a property owner owes a visitor depends on the status of the visitor.
There are three categories of visitors under Wisconsin law:
To recover compensation for injuries sustained on someone else’s property, you will need to establish that the property owner failed to live up to their duty of care. Our firm works with our clients to investigate the property and any failures by the property owner to build a strong case for our clients.
The nature of a premises liability accident will depend on the hazard that caused the accident.
Hazards that put a visitor at risk of injury include:
The above hazards can result in a wide variety of accidents, but the most common are:
While we would like to think that the majority of properties are kept safe for visitors, premises liability injuries happen frequently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 800,000 patients are hospitalized due to falls each year in the United States. Another common premises liability injury is a dog bite, and about 1,000 people require emergency medical care for dog bite injuries every day in the U.S. Fire may seem like an uncommon cause of injury, but it is actually the sixth-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the U.S.
Premises liability accidents can cause severe injuries. The nature of the injuries depends on the hazard and accident caused by the property owner’s negligence.
Some common injuries include:
Your first action after a premise liability accident should be to seek medical care. Your health and safety are your first priority. Additionally, prompt medical attention ensures that the defendant cannot argue that a delay in seeking treatment contributed to your injuries.
While it may seem very obvious to you that the defendant (the property owner and/or their insurance company) is responsible for the accident and your injuries, they may do everything possible to avoid paying for your injuries.
Expect the defendant to raise one or more of these defenses:
Your attorney will work with you to analyze any defenses raised by the defendant and prepare a response. This may require collecting additional evidence.
A complete assessment of your damages is an important part of preparing your case. An understanding of your damages is important when you consider any settlement offer made by the defendant. A settlement provides a guaranteed amount of compensation and quick resolution, but this doesn’t mean you should accept any offer. Compare a settlement offer to the total amount of your damages while taking into account the strength of your case. And, if you cannot reach a settlement agreement with the defendant and your case proceeds to trial, the jury will evaluate your damages demand when deciding on a monetary award.
When preparing your damages demand, your lawyer may want to consider:
Your attorney will work with you to prepare a comprehensive damages demand and to evaluate any settlement offers you receive from the defendant or their insurance provider.
Each state puts a limit on the amount of time an injured person has to bring a claim after an accident. In La Crosse, the deadline for a premises liability claim is generally three years from the date of the accident. The deadline resolves disputes while evidence is still fresh. Three years might feel like a long time, but the time will pass quickly as you recover from your injuries and prepare your case. The sooner you start working with an attorney, the better.
Working with a skilled La Crosse premises liability lawyer will help ease the stress associated with seeking compensation after a premises liability accident and allow you to focus on recovering from your injuries.
A lawyer will work with you to manage important aspects of your case, including:
Working with an experienced premises liability attorney will let you put your focus on returning to normal life after the accident. With a reputation for excellence, the team at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is passionate about representing clients suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to go after the financial recovery our clients deserve.
If you or a loved one was injured in a premises liability accident near La Crosse, WI, contact Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers today at 608-527-0876 or through our website for your free case consultation.
La Crosse Office
205 5th Avenue S, Suite 209,
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-527-0876
EAU CLAIRE:
402 Graham Ave.
Suite 305
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 835-5959
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GREEN BAY:
2300 Riverside Dr,
Suite 105
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (920)-504-3655
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HUDSON:
517 2nd Street
Unit #205
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 715-226-6158
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LA CROSSE:
205 5th Avenue S,
Suite 209,
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-527-0876
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NEW RICHMOND:
1500 Madison Ave.
Suite 220
New Richmond, WI 54017
Phone: 715-226-6164
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RICE LAKE:
337 North Main Street
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: (715) 790-1114
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RIVER FALLS:
215 S 2nd St #20
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: (715) 716-5869
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SUPERIOR:
1200 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 718-2969
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WAUSAU:
408 3rd Street
Suite 303
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 716-5092
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DULUTH:
306 West Superior Street,
Suite 606 West
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 729-0628
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Howard Court Bldg.
302 Howard Street, Suite 123
Hibbing, MN 55746
Phone: 218-217-0659
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23 - 4th Street SE
Suite #217
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 446-3999
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724 Bielenberg Drive
Suite 126
Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 815-0017
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