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A serious injury changes everything, often overnight. Medical bills accumulate, missed work creates financial pressure, and dealing with insurance companies becomes a burden layered on top of everything else. PKSD has represented injured people across Wisconsin for decades, and our team is ready to help West Allis, Wisconsin, residents understand their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve. Call us today at (414) 333-3333 to speak with a West Allis personal injury lawyer and get answers about your case.
Experience and results matter when your recovery, your finances, and your future are on the line. Our firm delivers both, backed by a record that few Wisconsin injury firms can match:
Our results speak for themselves, and so do our clients. As they shared:
“From day one they told me what to expect and they weren’t wrong. They took the time to explain in great detail what was happening and why.” —J Rol
“Attorney Mayefske took my case quickly and followed it through all the challenges the insurance company threw at him. The case went from an all-out denial of responsibility to a healthy settlement.” —T Web
West Allis sits within Milwaukee County, where busy roadways including Greenfield Avenue, National Avenue, and the interchanges along I-894 see frequent injury collisions year-round. Residents near the State Fair Park area also face elevated pedestrian and traffic risks during high-attendance periods. When accidents happen on these roads and throughout the surrounding community, our attorneys are prepared to help.
Our practice areas include:
Regardless of how an injury occurred, our West Allis personal injury lawyers evaluate every case with the same level of preparation and attention, from the first call through resolution.
The severity of an injury directly shapes the value of a claim, and our attorneys have handled cases across the full range of harm accidents cause, including:
Thorough documentation from treating physicians and specialists forms the foundation of any strong injury claim.
How Insurance Companies May Work Against You After an Accident
After an accident, insurance companies may not have your best interests in mind. Their adjusters are often trained to minimize payouts, and they may contact injured people before those individuals fully understand the extent of their injuries or their legal rights.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Ins 6.11 establishes standards for how insurance companies must handle claims, including requirements for prompt communication and good-faith handling. When adjusters fail those obligations, our attorneys know how to respond. PKSD manages all communication with adjusters on your behalf, protecting your rights while building a claim that reflects the true scope of your losses.
Filing a personal injury claim involves more than submitting paperwork. It requires gathering evidence, identifying all liable parties, calculating the full value of your losses, and countering insurance companies’ tactics to delay or reduce payment. Our West Allis personal injury lawyers manage each of these steps while keeping you informed throughout.
Claim value depends on the nature of the injury and the full scope of losses it caused. Economic damages cover measurable financial harm, including medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages address less visible effects, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life.
Wisconsin follows a comparative negligence framework under Wisconsin Statute 895.045, which allows an injured person to recover compensation even when they bear some responsibility for an accident, provided their fault does not exceed 50 percent. Any award is reduced in proportion to that level of fault, making an accurate liability assessment critical to the outcome of a claim.
Proving liability means demonstrating that another party’s negligence caused your injury: that a duty of care existed, that it was breached, and that the breach directly caused harm. Our attorneys gather crash reports, medical records, surveillance footage, witness statements, and expert opinions to build a clear, well-supported account of what happened. In cases involving multiple parties or disputed facts, that foundation becomes even more critical to a successful outcome.
I started my career defending insurance companies, but quickly realized my heart was in helping real people – not corporations. Now, I’m proud to fight for the little guy every day.
Recoverable damages depend on the circumstances of the injury and the losses it caused. Compensation in Wisconsin personal injury claims typically covers:
Our case results reflect what this level of representation can achieve. Our attorneys have secured verdicts including a $2,150,000 award in a pedestrian accident case, a $715,000 verdict in an auto versus bus accident, and a $635,000 verdict in a nursing home choking death case, among many others across Milwaukee County and throughout Wisconsin. That track record spans vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, wrongful death, and other serious injury cases, covering the same practice areas we handle for West Allis residents every day. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The steps taken in the hours and days after an accident can affect the entire outcome of a claim. To protect both your health and your legal rights, consider the following:
Every decision made in the aftermath of an accident matters, and having an attorney on your side from the beginning gives your claim the strongest possible foundation.
Recovering from a serious injury is hard enough without facing the legal process alone. PKSD represents injured people in West Allis and throughout Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. No matter where in the region your injury occurred, our team is here to help you understand your options. Call us today at (414) 333-3333 to schedule a free consultation with a West Allis personal injury lawyer and get the answers you need to move forward.
Under Wisconsin Statute 893.54, injured individuals generally have three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits involving a motor vehicle accident have a shorter, two year statute of limitations. Missing a deadline will eliminate your right to recover compensation entirely, regardless of how strong your case may be.
Wisconsin’s comparative negligence rule allows you to recover damages as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent. Under Wisconsin law, your award is reduced proportionally. A 20 percent fault finding on a $100,000 claim, for example, results in an $80,000 recovery. Accurately establishing the other party’s liability is one of the most consequential parts of any injury case.
PKSD works on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fee is owed unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront costs and no hourly charges. This arrangement allows injured people to access experienced legal representation without financial risk during an already difficult time.
Wisconsin requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage, which may allow you to recover through your own policy when the at-fault driver cannot pay. The coverage available depends on your policy terms and the circumstances of the accident. Our team reviews all applicable insurance sources to identify every avenue of recovery.
Straightforward claims may resolve in months, while cases involving disputed liability, severe injuries, or litigation typically take longer. Every case follows its own timeline based on the complexity of the facts, the extent of treatment needed, and the opposing party’s response. Our West Allis personal injury lawyers keep clients informed at every stage so there are no surprises along the way.
Mr. Pitman is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Pitman was President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice in 2013 and is a current member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He lectures extensively on nursing home abuse and neglect and has authored numerous articles in the area of personal injury litigation.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin.
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