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Personal Injury & Property Damage Law Offices in Wisconsin

When people in Wisconsin are injured due to the reckless or unsafe actions of another person or company, they are entitled to compensation.

This is where the personal injury and property damage attorneys at Kanner & Pintaluga provide assistance. Our law firm has offices throughout the state that are ready to serve you, whether you’re dealing with an auto accident, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, boating incident, workers’ comp claim, or other event. We also offer free case evaluations.

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Wisconsin Injury & Property Damage Services

Kanner & Pintaluga specializes in the following practice areas:

Auto accidents: We help victims seek justice after car accidents that weren’t their fault. Our reputable Wisconsin attorneys provide ongoing legal guidance, increasing the chances of maximum compensation. We also offer legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents.
Bicycle and pedestrian injuries: If you’re a cyclist or pedestrian who has been injured by an irresponsible driver, our team is here to help. A Wisconsin personal injury lawyer can fight for you at this difficult time and help you understand your legal rights and protections.
Premises liability: We always hold property owners responsible for their negligence. Contact us if you’ve experienced a slip and fall or other injury on someone else’s property.
Workers’ comp: Our team can help you get compensation after a workplace injury that’s led to lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. We understand Wisconsin’s complex workers’ comp rules and regulations, increasing your chances of the most successful outcome.
Property and severe weather claims: Get in touch with us if your insurance company refuses to pay out after storm damage or other weather-related events. A Wisconsin property damage lawyer can negotiate with your insurer on your behalf, ensuring you receive everything you’re entitled to.
Dog bites: We can provide legal representation if you’ve suffered a bite from a dog and hold the owner accountable for your injuries.
Catastrophic injury: A serious injury may leave you unable to work and impact your quality of life. Let our team fight for the compensation that you and your family need.
Wrongful death: Dealing with the loss of a loved one as the result of someone’s negligence is life-changing. We help families navigate Wisconsin’s legal system and seek justice after a wrongful death.
Boating and cruise incidents: Don’t suffer alone if you’ve experienced an accident or injury on a boat, ship, or cruise. Our law firm has the expertise you need to get full compensation.

If you’re looking for a property damage and injury lawyer with free evaluations, contact Kanner & Pintaluga today.

Understanding Wisconsin Injury & Property Damage Laws

Wisconsin’s laws regarding personal injury and property damage claims have certain nuances that you need to know about. Here’s a snapshot of the law in our state so you can understand your legal rights and options.

Personal Injury Time Limits

Wisconsin law is more generous than that of many other states, allowing injured claimants to file personal injury suits for up to three years after the accident occurred or the injury was discovered. Many states in the nation only offer a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury.

This timeline is important for several reasons. If you ask any personal injury attorney if you should wait three years to file, they’ll tell you that you should take action as soon as possible. There are, however, situations where filing immediately isn’t an option. For example, suffering multiple severe injuries may result in prolonged hospital stays, and the true cost of the injuries may not be apparent right away.

The Concept of Shared Fault

Many states, including Wisconsin, have a comparative negligence (or contributory negligence) law.

Here’s how it works: After many accidents, especially auto accidents or slip and falls, the insurance company and the defendant may argue that the injury victim (the plaintiff) shared some of the blame for the incident. For example, a driver who hit you may have run a red light, but maybe you were speeding, or you turned in front of a car that you should have seen coming. The other driver is more at fault, but you may share some of the blame.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get compensation, but the insurance company will argue that your compensation should be reduced based on your portion of fault. For instance, if the court decided your injuries warranted a verdict of $100,000 but they also came to the conclusion that you were 20 percent at fault for the accident, you would only be awarded $80,000.

One important aspect of this law to consider is the 50 percent threshold. In some states, even if you are 80 percent at fault, you can still recover some money for the 20 percent that wasn’t your fault. Wisconsin is not one of these states. If you were 49 percent at fault, you could recover some compensation, but if you are 51 percent at fault, you will not be able to recover any compensation in Wisconsin. This is known as the modified comparative negligence rule. Contact a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer to learn more.

Damage Caps

Damage caps are controversial laws that some states have put in place to limit the amount of damages a personal injury plaintiff can be awarded. These caps are sometimes applied to specific categories of damages, like punitive damages or pain and suffering.

Wisconsin has a law that caps non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering or lost enjoyment of life, in medical malpractice cases. This cap is set at $750,000.

There are also some procedural caps on punitive damages, which are usually awarded by the court when a defendant’s behavior is found to be harmful. These can’t be more than double your compensatory damages or $200,000, whichever of those numbers ends up being larger in your case.

Lastly, Wisconsin caps claims against the state government. If a government entity’s actions cause an injury or death, the victim or their family won’t be able to recover more than $250,000 (or $50,000 against municipal governments) in most cases.

Wisconsin Locations

Milwaukee

1433 North Water Street Suite 541
Milwaukee, WI 53202

(800) 586-5555

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What Our Clients Say

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When an uninsured driver hit the front end of my brand new Range Rover, I was sick! Not only from the pain in my body but also the pain of being in an accident. This was my first accident ever and I didn’t know what to do! My brother suggested I call an 800 hotline and reluctantly I did. I’M SO GLAD I MADE THAT CALL! My attorney, Bill, was so helpful and knowledgeable. Physical therapy was amazing. And when it was time to close my case, Jose Hernandez was AWESOME! Thank you to everyone at K&P for turning a traumatic experience into a bearable process.
Shaundas Knighton
The law office of Kanner & Pintaluga where very helpful in my auto accident case. When i made the call to have them represent me. They were at my door the same day. Their team that they had on my case made me feel secure. I would recommend them to anyone with a personal injury case.
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This team of representatives are the best, stays on top of everything and makes sure that I’m satisfied every step of the way.
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