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Were you injured in an accident due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party in Milwaukee, WI?
You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Reach out to PKSD at (414) 333-3333 to arrange a complimentary consultation with a Milwaukee personal injury lawyer.
An unexpected injury can affect your health, finances, and daily life. Our attorneys can help you navigate the legal process and seek compensation for losses caused by someone else’s negligence.
When you’re injured, choosing the right attorney matters. At PKSD, we’ve spent decades helping people throughout Milwaukee, WI, stand up to insurance companies and recover compensation after serious accidents.
Our Milwaukee personal injury attorneys have earned a strong reputation for results, backed by:
We know that every injury affects people differently. That’s why we will take the time to learn about your situation, explain your options, and prepare your case with care.
Reach out to us today to discuss how we can help.
You may have a personal injury case if someone else’s careless or wrongful actions caused an accident that left you injured. However, getting hurt doesn’t automatically mean you have a valid claim. You generally need to show that another party was legally responsible for your injuries.
Not every case is straightforward, though. Sometimes several people share responsibility, or the insurance company disputes what happened. Our attorneys can review the circumstances of your accident and help determine whether you have a claim.
Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side can make a difference for several reasons:
You don’t have to figure everything out before asking for help. A consultation with PKSD can give you a clearer picture of your options.
Many factors can affect the value of your Milwaukee personal injury claim, including:
Our personal injury attorneys in Milwaukee can review your medical records, employment history, and other evidence to help determine what your claim may be worth. We can also consult qualified professionals when future medical care or lost earning capacity is difficult to calculate.
If you’re able, consider doing the following:
If your accident occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you may need to obtain records from local authorities. For traffic collisions investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department, you can request an accident report through the department or the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This report may provide valuable evidence for your personal injury claim.
If you received treatment at a local hospital, such as Froedtert Hospital or Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, keep copies of your medical records and follow-up care instructions. These documents can help establish the extent of your injuries and support your claim for compensation.
Wisconsin generally recognizes two main categories of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic damages. Punitive damages may also be available in certain cases.
Economic damages cover financial losses that can usually be documented through bills, receipts, and other records.
They may include:
For someone with a serious injury, these costs can continue long after the accident. Future treatment and lost earning potential may be important parts of the claim.
Not every loss comes with a bill. Some of the hardest consequences of an injury affect how you feel, what you can do, and how you spend your time.
Non-economic damages may compensate you for:
Imagine someone who can no longer enjoy hiking, playing with their children, or other activities that were once part of everyday life. Those changes may be relevant when evaluating non-economic damages.
In limited circumstances, Wisconsin law also permits punitive damages. These damages are meant to punish particularly serious misconduct and discourage similar behavior.
They are not awarded simply because someone was negligent. Under Wisconsin law, the defendant’s conduct must meet a higher legal standard, and statutory limits apply.
Our attorneys can evaluate which damages may be available based on the facts of your case.
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Yes, depending on how responsibility is divided. Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Wisconsin Statutes § 895.045.
Generally, you can still recover damages if your negligence is not greater than that of the person against whom you’re seeking compensation. If it is, you may lose your right to recover compensation. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Cases involving multiple responsible parties can require a more detailed analysis.
The person who directly caused your accident isn’t always the only party who may be responsible.
Depending on the circumstances, a personal injury claim could involve:
For example, a crash involving a commercial delivery truck might require an investigation into both the driver’s actions and the company’s maintenance or employment practices.
PKSD represents injured people and families in a wide range of personal injury matters throughout Milwaukee and nearby communities.
Car crashes can leave victims dealing with painful injuries, vehicle repairs, and unexpected time away from work. Our Milwaukee car accident lawyers investigate collisions involving distracted driving, speeding, and other negligent behavior. We handle insurance disputes and pursue compensation for the losses caused by the crash.
Collisions involving large commercial trucks often cause serious injuries and complicated liability disputes. A Milwaukee truck accident lawyer at PKSD can examine driver records, maintenance practices, and available crash evidence. We can investigate whether the driver, trucking company, or another party may be responsible for your injuries.
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable when another driver makes a careless decision. Our Milwaukee motorcycle accident lawyers handle crashes involving unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and distracted driving. We can investigate the collision, challenge unfair assumptions about riders, and work to recover compensation for injuries and related losses.
A pedestrian has little protection when struck by a vehicle. Our pedestrian accident lawyers represent people injured at intersections, crosswalks, parking lots, and other locations. We examine driver behavior, traffic signals, and witness accounts to establish liability and seek compensation for the harm caused.
Falls can happen when property owners fail to address dangerous conditions. Our Milwaukee slip and fall accident lawyers investigate injuries involving wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, and unsafe walkways. We gather evidence to determine whether a property owner or another party may be legally responsible.
When an accident takes someone’s life, the family is left with grief and difficult questions about the future. Our wrongful death lawyers help eligible families understand their rights under Wisconsin law. We can pursue available compensation through a wrongful death claim.
PKSD handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t have to pay an upfront attorney’s fee to hire our firm.
Instead, our attorney’s fee is an agreed-upon percentage of the compensation we recover for you. If there’s no recovery, you won’t owe an attorney’s fee.
You may be worried about paying for an attorney when you’re already dealing with medical expenses and missed paychecks. Our payment structure can provide legal assistance without worrying about the cost. The written agreement will explain the fee percentage and how litigation expenses or other case costs are handled.
At PKSD, our attorneys can take on the legal work involved in pursuing your claim.
Depending on your situation, we may:
Throughout the process, we’ll explain important developments and help you make informed decisions.
You should know what’s happening with your case and why. Our personal injury lawyers in Milwaukee believe that clear communication is an important part of good legal representation.
Receiving a settlement offer can feel like a relief, especially when bills are piling up. But before accepting, it’s important to understand what the payment covers and what rights you may be giving up.
An insurance company might make an offer before you’ve finished treatment or learned whether your injuries will have lasting effects.
Before agreeing to settle, consider whether the offer accounts for:
You should also understand the terms of any release the insurance company asks you to sign.
For most personal injury claims, Wisconsin generally allows three years from the date the claim accrues to file a lawsuit under Wisconsin Statutes § 893.54.
However, not every case follows the same deadline.
Negligence generally means failing to use the level of care a reasonably careful person would exercise under similar circumstances.
In a typical negligence case, you must establish a legal duty, a breach of that duty, causation, and damages:
Proving negligence takes more than simply saying someone else caused your injuries. You need evidence to show what happened, who was at fault, and how the accident affected you. Police reports, photos, surveillance footage, and witness statements can help support your claim. Medical records and bills can also show the extent of your injuries and the costs you’ve faced.
Possibly, but many personal injury cases resolve through settlement negotiations without going to trial.
Whether your case settles depends on several factors, including how strongly the evidence supports liability, the extent of your damages, and whether the parties can agree on compensation.
Sometimes an insurer disputes responsibility or refuses to make a reasonable offer. In those situations, filing a lawsuit may be necessary.
Even after a lawsuit begins, a settlement remains possible.
Every personal injury case moves at a different pace. Some claims resolve within a few months, while others take a year or longer.
In some cases, it’s wise to wait until doctors have a clearer understanding of your recovery before evaluating a settlement. Otherwise, important future expenses could be overlooked.
We know that waiting for a resolution can be frustrating, particularly when you’re facing financial pressure.
Our team will keep you informed about your case and explain what may affect its progress.
An unexpected injury can leave you with more questions than answers. At PKSD, our Milwaukee personal injury lawyers understand what’s at stake. We’ll listen to your concerns, explain your options, and handle the legal work needed to pursue your claim. Our legal team has recovered billions of dollars, and we’ll pursue the compensation you deserve, too.
You don’t have to deal with the insurance company alone. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our Milwaukee personal injury attorneys can help you move forward.
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.
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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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