In addition to vehicle collisions and medical negligence, our Milwaukee attorneys also practice in the areas of premises and products liability. Premises liability involves claims against real property owners and other negligent parties for slips and falls, dog bites, construction site accidents, and other injury-causing incidents that occur on unsafe premises.
If you have been seriously injured or are grieving the loss of a family member due to an injury sustained on a commercial or private property, the experienced and aggressive lawyers at Scherr & Scherr, LLP can help you fight for the compensation to which you are entitled.
By law, property owner are responsible to provide a reasonably safe premise for guests, and a breach of this obligation may be grounds for a claim or lawsuit.
Common causes for premise liability accidents are:
Snow or water left on walkways
Defective electrical wiring
Poor construction
Shoddy materials
Building code violations
The premises liability attorneys at Scherr & Scherr, LLP can fight for if you or a loved one are the victim to an avoidable accident in any of the following accidents:
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are one of the most common occurrences that lead to premises liability claims. Even though these cases are common, it can be very difficult to prove who was at fault in the incident. For example, was the property owner, manager, victim, or someone else responsible for the victim’s injuries? Although a trip and fall accident may not seem like a serious accident, the results can be catastrophic. From sprains to broken bones to concussions to traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord injuries, one small mistake could affect someone’s life permanently.
Most common causes for Premises Liability Scenarios
If you have been seriously injured or are grieving the loss of a family member in a slip and fall accident, the experienced and aggressive slip and fall lawyers at Scherr & Scherr, LLP can help you fight for the compensation to which you are entitled.
Property owners are responsible for the upkeep of their property, which includes the operation of a building, land and other property. If you are injured as the result of a property owner’s failure to maintain a property or other negligent actions, you should seek legal advice from an injury lawyer to determine if you have a case.
Don’t let insurance adjusters and defense lawyers take advantage of you. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of dangerous or defective premises, you are entitled to compensation. Our defective and dangerous premise lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve.
If a property owner does not keep a premise safe or warn the public of potential dangers, the owner may be held liable for injuries that you have incurred on the premises. The premises liability lawyers at Scherr & Scherr, LLP have represented people who have been injured as the result of:
Spills on floors; slippery and wet flooring
Inadequate lighting
Defective parking lots, sidewalks and ramps
Failure to provide adequate railings, ramps or other types of assistance on walkways
Defective equipment
Equipment or boxes falling from heights (improper stacking or shelving units)
If you miss substantial time from work as a result of the attack, or if your injuries make it painful or impossible for you to maintain your employment, we can help you seek compensation for lost wages and lost earning capacity as well.
If you have been seriously injured or are grieving the loss of a family member as a result of someone else’s negligence, the experienced and aggressive defective or dangerous premise lawyers at Scherr & Scherr, LLP can help you fight for the compensation to which you are entitled. Schedule a free consultation today.
Animal attacks can come out of nowhere, and can change your life in the blink of an eye. Scherr & Scherr, LLP is a law firm in Milwaukee that provides passionate, vigorous, and effective representation for animal attack victims in the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin law provides that the owner of a dog that causes injury or damage to any person, property, or domestic animal is liable for the full amount of the losses caused by the attack. This is true regardless of whether or not the dog has previously been involved in a similar incident. In fact, if the owner knows or has been notified that the dog was involved in a previous animal attack, he or she can be held liable for twice the actual damages sustained by the victim. The Milwaukee lawyers at Scherr & Scherr, LLP are experienced in investigating and obtaining maximum compensation for victims in cases involving vicious animal attacks.
We frequently represent Wisconsin residents seeking compensation for the following types of injuries sustained as a result of dog bites accidents:
Disfigurement
Scarring
Broken bones
Deep tissue injuries
Neck and back injuries
Emotional distress
Other serious personal injuries
If you miss substantial time from work as a result of the attack, or if your injuries make it painful or impossible for you to maintain your employment, we can help you seek compensation for lost wages and lost earning capacity as well.
Like premises liability and other personal injury claims, dog bite cases in Wisconsin are subject to the rule of comparative negligence. This means that a victim can obtain at least a partial recovery as long as he or she is less than 50% at fault in causing the accident. Comparative negligence is often raised as a defense in animal attack cases, particularly those involving attacks on children. It is not uncommon for a dog owner to assert that a child victim caused his or her own injuries by enticing or antagonizing their pet in order to evade financial responsibility.
Our lawyers have significant experience challenging and overcoming contributory negligence claims. Winning full compensation in these cases often means going to trial. Unlike many other law firms, Scherr & Scherr, LLP doesn’t shy away from going to court to fight for the compensation our clients deserve.
Serious injuries sustained in animal attacks can have lifelong implications. To make sure that you are not unduly disadvantaged as a result of an unprovoked attack, you need an experienced and aggressive advocate on your side. Our law office is here to help; we will do what it takes to win the compensation you deserve. If you have been seriously injured by a vicious animal, schedule your free consultation today.