Slip & Fall Accident Lawyer
Representing injured victims across Milwaukee and West Allis
Erdmann Law Offices, S.C. helps people hurt by unsafe property conditions pursue fair compensation for falls caused by negligence.
Protecting your rights after a fall in Wisconsin
Holding Property Owners Accountable for Unsafe Conditions
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere—on icy sidewalks, in grocery stores, or at apartment complexes that fail to maintain safe walkways. As a Milwaukee slip and fall lawyer, Robert Erdmann helps injured clients recover costs for medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering. We represent victims throughout West Allis, Wauwatosa, and Milwaukee County, investigating each case personally to determine what went wrong. Property owners and managers have a duty to keep their spaces safe, and when they don’t, we hold them responsible.
Why these preventable incidents occur
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Falls often result from hazards that could have been fixed or warned about—wet floors, broken stairs, uneven pavement, or poor lighting. In winter, snow and ice removal is a frequent issue across the Milwaukee area, especially in parking lots and sidewalks outside businesses. Many accidents happen in retail spaces where staff failed to clean up or mark a spill promptly. Erdmann Law Offices investigates maintenance practices, inspection logs, and surveillance footage to show how negligence led to injury.
Understanding the physical and financial impact
Injuries From Falls Can be Life-Changing
Even a simple fall can cause serious injuries such as hip fractures, concussions, back injuries, or traumatic brain trauma. Older adults in particular face lengthy recoveries and high medical bills after slipping on unsafe surfaces. We ensure insurers and defendants recognize the full scope of these losses, not just the initial hospital visit. For head injuries, we often coordinate with resources referenced in our bold traumatic brain injury materials to support complex recovery needs.
What must be proven to win a slip and fall case
Key elements in a successful premises liability claim
Proving a fall claim requires evidence that the property owner’s negligence caused the hazard and injury.
Causation and damages:
Wisconsin’s at-fault system means the driver who caused the crash pays for injuries. Riders’ own uninsured motorist coverage can fill gaps.
Comparative negligence:
Even if you were partially distracted, Wisconsin law still allows recovery if you were less than 51 percent at fault.
Experience with Wisconsin property injury claims
Building your case with local insight
Every slip and fall case requires quick action to preserve evidence before it disappears. We work with investigators to document the hazard and secure video footage from Milwaukee businesses and residential complexes. Robert Erdmann personally oversees all communication with insurers to ensure fair treatment. With decades of trial experience, our firm is ready to pursue your claim through settlement or court if needed.