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With over 150 years of combined experience, the personal injury attorneys at PKSD have a proven track record of securing substantial and fair compensation for victims across a wide range of personal injury cases. Partner Jeffrey A. Pitman has been recognized by numerous legal organizations for the results he has achieved for PKSD clients. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates the highest level of professional excellence, as rated by peers in the industry. Attorney Pitman is also a past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice.
At PKSD, your initial consultation with an injury lawyer is completely free, and we do not charge for our services unless we successfully secure compensation for your case. Our office is located at 1110 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr #320, near the Milwaukee River and just a half mile from the Milwaukee Municipal Court.
There are many benefits to working with an injury lawyer when filing a personal injury damages lawsuit. For example, an attorney can:
This means there are no upfront fees for the plaintiff to pay. The personal injury attorneys at PKSD work on a contingency basis, which means that the plaintiff does not owe anything unless they receive compensation.
The contingency fee arrangement allows injury victims to not worry about how to pay for a lawyer. They can instead focus on recovering from their injury and allowing their attorney to pursue fair compensation on their behalf.
At PKSD, we offer a free, no obligation legal consultation. This allows injury victims to discuss what happened with a licensed, reputable attorney, so he or she can determine the available legal options and compensation that may be owed.
There is also no obligation to pursue a case. We explain the options that we believe are available, so that the client can decide whether or not to pursue the litigation.
Mr. Pitman is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Iowa Association for Justice and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. 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.
Personal injury victims often face significant challenges while recovering from their injuries, including the need to support themselves and their families. This burden is often compounded by a reduced or lost monthly income due to their inability to work or the necessity of working in a greatly reduced capacity.
This is why we manage every aspect of the legal process on the behalf of our clients. This can include negotiating with the insurance company, investigating the accident, collecting evidence, talking to witnesses, filing documents that need to be filed, and anything else that is relevant to the case.
The team at PKSD keep our clients informed every step of the way and let them know of any additional information that we may need, to keep the process moving forward.
Insurance companies often reach out to personal injury victims right after the accident to attempt to settle the claim for far less than it may be worth. They know that most victims are likely accept whatever is offered out of fear that they will not receive a better offer.
This is why it can help to have a Milwaukee personal injury lawyer handling your case. At PKSD, the attorneys that handle our injury cases negotiate with the insurance company directly, and based on our prior experience and the specific details of the case we are handling, we can determine if a settlement amount is fair and appropriate.
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One of the common questions personal injury victims have is: what is my case worth?
The answer depends on a variety of factors, including the damages that were suffered, the value of those damages, and the limits of the insurance policy.
There are various damages a person can pursue in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, including:
This is the main form of compensation people pursue in a personal injury case. If another party is liable for the injury, a Milwaukee personal injury lawyer should be able to recover compensation. Damages may include the past, present and future costs related to the accident, such as:
Often, injury victims are unable to work for a period of time after their injury. Victims may also miss work because they need to go to the doctor for treatment.
Fortunately, these people may also be eligible to pursue compensation for lost wages. In most instances, the plaintiff will need:
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.
Sometimes injury victims are able to pursue compensation for physical pain as well as mental pain and suffering that may be experienced due to the injury. This can include anxiety, trouble sleeping, or depression.
These damages are difficult to document as unlike medical expenses – there are no invoices for them. Our attorneys may recommend keeping a journal where the victims can explain how they are feeling physically and emotionally. Having pictures of the injury during the recovery phase can also help to document physical and mental pain and suffering.
Some injuries are so severe they result in lifelong physical or mental limitations that make everyday life difficult. In some cases, this can affect the victims’ ability to continue working in the same capacity as before. It can also effect the victims’ future earning capacity and require the victim to re-train in a completely new industry. In applicable cases, an experienced Milwaukee personal injury attorney may be able to pursue compensation for the money that would have been earned had the injury not taken place, in addition to the expenses associated with the re-training efforts.
These are reserved for special situations when the injury resulted from extreme negligence, maliciousness or reckless disregard for human life. Punitive damages do not compensate the victim for his or her damages. These are intended to punish the liable party and help prevent others from engaging in similar behavior in the future.
Many personal injury claims are resolved through insurance claims. However, sometimes the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, or the accident itself is not covered by insurance. When this happens, a last resort may be to file a lawsuit.
However, there is a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit because of Wisconsin’s statute of limitations. This is a deadline for filing a lawsuit, and once it passes, the victim loses the right to pursue compensation via a lawsuit.
Wisconsin’s personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident.
Wisconsin’s personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident. Under the discovery rule, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until sufficient evidence has been gathered to determine that negligence occurred. This happens in some personal injury cases, when the victim does not know he or she has grounds for a lawsuit. However, once the plaintiff have sufficient evidence that they were a victim of negligence, the statute of limitations will begin to run.
Client Reviews
PKSD was great to work with after I had been in a car accident. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and understanding through the whole process! Sam Killian handled my case and kept me up to date every step of the way. He worked to negotiate my final settlement and was transparent about timelines and total amounts. Great, clear communication! Definitely would recommend! They make it a breeze.
Excellent service! They handled my case with care and importance. They kept me updated every step of the way. They fought for me to get a higher payout and succeeded! I am grateful for their help!
I have use PKSD 3 times. They took very good care of me. They walked me through the process and answered all my questions. I recomend them to everybody I know.
Outstanding Legal Representation – Highly Recommend! I had an incredible experience working with PKSD. They fought hard for me and made sure I got the money I truly deserved. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Their expertise and dedication made the process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help. Thank you for everything!
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, Illinois, Iowa and New Mexico.
