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I fell into a trench on a construction site where underground wiring work was being done, and an exposed rebar punctured my left leg. There were no warning signs, barriers, or ropes around the trench. The rebar pierced my left knee, went in about 4-5 inches, and hit my superficial femoral artery. I... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2025
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on a number of factors, such as your capacity there, what you were doing, whether the site was complying with safety protocols, etc. I'm sorry about your injuries, but if you approached a law... View More
I have a contract with a company for a new roof and windows, both of which are already paid for. The roof was installed late last summer, but it is leaking. I have contacted the company, and they are working on resolving the roof issue. However, they say I cannot cancel the windows, which have not... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like a frustrating situation, especially after already paying in full. In Wisconsin, canceling a contract like this can be tricky if the windows were part of the same agreement as the roof, unless the contract includes specific cancellation terms. Since the roof is leaking and they’re... View More
We finished the customer's roof yesterday and they were happy with the work and paid us with a check. Today, they said they were unhappy with a portion of the roof that is perfectly fine and they put a hold on the payment check. Can they do this?
answered on Jul 1, 2023
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The first thing to check is whether there is a problem with the work that you were not aware of. However, if the work is satisfactory and meets contract specs, then you could reach out to local attorneys to... View More
comp or do I need to sue the company overseeing the construction project?
answered on Jun 26, 2018
I highly recommend that you contact a reputable Wisconsin worker’s compensation attorney. I cannot say for sure but it sounds as though your injury may be covered under Wisconsin worker's compensation laws. I'm happy to provide you a professional referral if you call me at 262-785-0802.
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