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After an accident in Racine, most people are dealing with medical appointments, missed work, and calls from insurance adjusters, all at the same time. If someone else caused your injuries, Wisconsin law gives you the right to pursue compensation, and PKSD handles that process on your behalf. Our attorneys represent injured people across Racine County, managing every aspect of your claim while you focus on getting better. If you need a Racine personal injury lawyer, call us today at (414) 333-3333 for a free consultation.
Over more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys have recovered more than $500 million for injured clients across Wisconsin. Our firm has earned recognition from leading national legal organizations, and we work on a contingency basis with no fees unless we win.
Our attorneys represent clients injured in a wide range of accidents throughout Racine and the surrounding communities of Racine County. We handle:
Even if your situation is not listed here, contact us for a free consultation. Our team evaluates every case individually and will tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
A serious injury does not announce its full extent at the scene. Broken bones are obvious. A brain injury or internal bleed may not be. That gap between what you feel and what is actually happening is exactly what insurance companies exploit when injuries are left undocumented. Our attorneys have represented clients with every type of injury below and know how each one tends to be undervalued:
Insurance companies make low opening offers because most people accept them. Our attorneys do not.
Fault does not establish itself. When someone is hurt in a Racine accident, proving that another party caused the harm requires real evidence: police reports, witness accounts, surveillance footage, and medical records that trace the injury directly back to what happened. Without that documentation, insurance companies have room to dispute. Our team starts gathering it immediately.
Wisconsin follows a shared-fault rule under Wisconsin Statute § 895.045. This rule allows an injured person to still recover compensation as long as their percentage of fault is not greater than the negligence of the at-fault party, though any award is reduced in proportion to their share of responsibility. A person found 20 percent at fault on a $100,000 verdict, for example, would receive $80,000. Insurance carriers routinely attempt to inflate your share of fault to reduce their payout. Having an attorney in your corner early makes it much harder for them to do that.
Most cases are won or lost in the first 72 hours. Here is what to do:
Some losses are financial and straightforward to document, such as medical bills and lost wages. Others are harder to put a number on, like the pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment the injury causes. Wisconsin law allows recovery for both.
Recoverable damages may include:
Our attorneys bring in medical experts, economists, and accident reconstruction specialists to put real numbers behind every category of loss, numbers that an insurance company cannot easily dismiss.
After an accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company will often reach out quickly. That speed is not a courtesy. Adjusters are trained to gather information and close claims fast: before you have a diagnosis, before you know what recovery will actually cost, and before you have talked to anyone who represents your interests.
Here is what insurance companies commonly do in personal injury cases:
Our attorneys handle every communication with the insurance company from the moment you hire us.
Results come from preparation, experience, and willingness to go to trial when the insurance company falls short. Here is what our firm brings to every case:
Every case at our firm receives personal attention from an experienced attorney, not a paralegal or case manager. You will know who is handling your claim, and that attorney will be accessible to you throughout.
Our attorneys have a history of taking difficult cases to verdict and winning. The following results reflect our track record across the practice areas we handle for injured clients throughout Wisconsin, including Racine County. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
“Attorney Luke Mayefske took my case quickly and followed it through all of the challenges and obstacles the insurance company threw at him. At any point, he could have just settled without putting up a justified fight, but he did not. The case went from an all-out denial of responsibility to acceptance of responsibility, and after deposition, a healthy settlement. Attorney Mayefske is one of the absolute best injury attorneys in Milwaukee.”
Web ★★★★★
“I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the dedication Patrick and his team applied to my case. He was patient, understanding, informative, and optimistic. I had no idea I’d gain anything financially from my experience. Boy, did he get me justice and a nice check!”
Liz MKE ★★★★★
“Attorney Sicula and Stephanie were amazing. From start to finish, they were all kind, patient, and very thorough. As someone who has never dealt with a personal injury case, they both made the process seamless and explained everything in a way that I could understand.”
Fa Boonkon ★★★★★
“Right from the start of contacting PKSD, they were very professional. The staff kept me informed throughout the process. If needed, I would definitely use them again.”
Annette Knueppel ★★★★★
Wisconsin personal injury law is what our attorneys have done their entire careers, not one department among many, not a sideline. The attorneys at PKSD Accident in Injury Lawyers bring over 150 years of combined experience across personal injury areas from car, truck and motorcycle accidents to nursing home abuse and wrongful death. Every member of our trial attorney team is admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar. When you hire PKSD, a named attorney handles your case. View full attorney profiles at pksd.com/attorneys
Yes, in most cases involving another party’s negligence, you can pursue compensation for your injuries under Wisconsin law. During a free consultation, our attorneys review the specific facts of your situation and tell you plainly what your options are and what you can realistically expect.
A denial is not the end of your claim. Insurance companies routinely deny and undervalue claims, often citing disputed liability, pre-existing conditions, or technical filing issues. Our attorneys review the denial, identify the insurance company’s position, and build the evidence needed to challenge it. If the adjuster refuses to offer a fair resolution, we prepare the case for trial and pursue every dollar your injuries warrant.
As soon as possible after the accident. Evidence fades, witnesses become harder to locate, and insurance adjusters begin building their defense within days of an incident. Under Wisconsin Statute § 893.54, most personal injury claims carry a three-year filing deadline from the date of the accident. Wrongful death lawsuits arising from motor vehicle accidents must be filed within two years of the date of injury. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more control you have over what happens next.
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.
It depends on the complexity of the case and whether it settles or goes to trial. Straightforward claims with clear liability and documented injuries often resolve within several months. Cases involving disputed fault, catastrophic injuries, or uncooperative insurance companies can take a year or longer. Our attorneys give clients a realistic picture of the timeline at the start and do not leave them guessing as the case moves forward.
Nothing upfront. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive a fee if we recover compensation for you. There are no hourly charges, no retainer, and no out-of-pocket costs to get started. If we do not win, you do not owe us anything.
Yes, in most cases. Wisconsin’s shared-fault rule under Wisconsin Statute § 895.045 allows injured people to recover compensation as long as their share of fault is not greater than the negligence of the at-fault party. Your award is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault, but you are not automatically barred from recovery. Insurance companies often try to overstate your fault to minimize what they pay. An attorney who understands how Wisconsin courts apply this rule can push back effectively.
You may still have options. Wisconsin requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage, but not all drivers comply. If the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may apply. Our attorneys review every available source of recovery, including your own policy, to make sure nothing is left on the table.
Serious injuries demand serious legal representation. PKSD represents injured people across Racine County with a record of over $500 million recovered and no fees unless we win. If you or a loved one has been hurt, call a Racine personal injury lawyer at our firm today at (414) 333-3333 to schedule your free consultation.
We serve clients throughout Racine, Racine County, and the surrounding communities of Kenosha, Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee, and Mount Pleasant.
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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