Krista Fought for a Better Payday for Jimi

I had the pleasure to work with Krista G. LaFave at Warshafsky law firm. Not only was Krista available for my questions, but she worked hard to get more money than I expected. Because of her insight, and professional advice, I listened to her. I was very anxious and wanted to just get this over with...

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Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions

What are product defects?

Product defects are flaws in product design, manufacturing or marketing. Companies are legally liable if injury results from product defects.

What do you have to prove in a product liability case?

To win a product liability lawsuit, you must prove 4 things. 1) You were using the product as intended. 2) You were injured or suffered losses. 3) The product is defective. 4) The defect caused your injury.

How much time do I have to file a product liability lawsuit?

Wisconsin has a 15 year statute of repose for product liability actions. This means the defective product must have been manufactured within the last 15 years, unless "the manufacturer made specific representation that the product will last for a period beyond 15 years." - Wisconsin State Statute 895.047(5)