Kenosha Personal Injury Lawyer

A routine drive on Interstate 94, a grocery stop on Highway 50, or a walk downtown can turn tragic in a second. When drivers, businesses, or landlords act carelessly, Kenosha residents suffer the consequences with mounting medical bills, missed work, and weeks of pain. At Lindner Law, LLC, we act fast to remove the financial burden and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Kenosha County averages fifteen fatal crashes each year, and preliminary reports show five fatalities in just the first five months of 2025. Hundreds more people suffer broken bones, concussions, and back injuries on local roads, sidewalks, and job sites. To win full value you need a personal injury attorney that knows the local courts, insurers, and roadways and has the resources to press for maximum compensation.

Why Kenosha Clients Choose Lindner Law

Wisconsin focus

Our lawyers handle only personal injury cases and only in Wisconsin. Every legislative update and new appellate ruling immediately becomes part of your case strategy.

Results that motivate insurers

Tens of millions recovered for injured clients statewide prove we are ready for trial when low offers arrive. Carriers know our record, so they often settle for fair value.

No fee unless we recover money

You never write a check out of pocket. We advance investigation costs, expert fees, and filing expenses, then collect a percentage of the final recovery. If we do not win you owe nothing.

Local insight

Our team tracks collision hot spots near the Highway 142 interchange, understands the traffic patterns around Bradford High School, and appears regularly before Kenosha County Circuit Court judges. Local knowledge shortens timelines and improves settlement offers.

Communication that puts clients first

You receive direct phone numbers for your attorney and paralegal, same-day callbacks, and evening or weekend meeting options. If injuries prevent travel, we visit your home or hospital room.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Motor-vehicle collisions

Daily congestion on Interstate 94, Sheridan Road, and the Highway 50 retail corridor leads to rear-end crashes, motorcycle wipeouts on rural curves, and pedestrian strikes in the downtown street-car district. We secure event-data recorder downloads, traffic-camera footage, and skid-mark measurements to reconstruct the crash and prove negligence under Wisconsin law.

Commercial truck accidents

Tractor-trailers and delivery vans hauling freight from regional distribution hubs and industrial parks routinely barrel through the I-94 corridor. Tight delivery deadlines can trigger hours-of-service violations, skipped brake inspections, overloaded trailers, and increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents. We subpoena GPS records, driver logbooks, weigh-station slips, and maintenance work orders to demonstrate that unsafe practices caused your injuries.

Slip, trip, and fall incidents

Ice-covered parking lots on 75th Street, slick entry mats in lakeside restaurants, and loose stair treads in multi-unit housing complexes all pose hidden dangers. Kenosha property owners must shovel promptly, post warning signs, and keep railings secure. Cleaning schedules, snow-removal contracts, and city inspection reports reveal when owners knew of hazards yet failed to act.

Dog bites and animal attacks

Whether at an off-leash dog park or a backyard barbecue in Somers, one snap can cause puncture wounds, nerve damage, and lifelong fear, causing long-term physical and emotional harm. Wisconsin’s strict-liability statute makes owners responsible even if the dog has never bitten before. We request police bite-incident logs, veterinarian quarantine records, and prior insurance coverage claims to uncover any earlier aggression and pursue double damages when state law allows.

Construction and workplace injuries

Lakefront revitalization projects, new residential developments, and warehouse expansions expose workers to falls, electrical shocks, and heavy-equipment failures. When safety rails are removed by a subcontractor or a scissor-lift malfunctions, we file third-party claims against the responsible company or equipment manufacturer to seek compensation for pain, suffering, and full wage loss beyond what workers’ compensation includes.

Wrongful death actions

A fatal crash on I-94, a trench collapse at a harbor construction site, or a carbon-monoxide leak in a rental home leaves families reeling. We pursue funeral costs, projected lifetime earnings, child-care gaps, and the irreplaceable loss of guidance and companionship, handling probate filings and negotiations so you can focus on grieving and healing.

Kenosha Accident Snapshot

Kenosha Injury Statistics and Local Trends

Highway 50, Sheridan Road, and I-94 are among the most dangerous corridors in Kenosha County. Data shows consistent fatality counts from 2020–2024, underscoring the need for swift legal response

* 2025 total through May 31. Final year-end data will be higher once WisDOT releases its full report.

What these numbers mean for your case

Most deadly crashes happen along Highway 50, Sheridan Road, and the Interstate 94 corridor. These areas are covered by multiple traffic cameras and digitally stored dashcam feeds from law-enforcement vehicles. Our team requests that footage at once, uses the fatal-crash statistics to illustrate patterns of negligence, and leverages prior jury verdicts from these corridors to demand higher settlement figures.

Key Wisconsin Personal Injury Laws

Three-year statute of limitations

Most injury claims in Wisconsin must be filed within three years. Claims involving a city, county, or state agency require written notice within 120 days and may have a shorter lawsuit deadline. Early legal action ensures evidence is preserved and deadlines are met.

Modified comparative negligence

Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation. Our goal is to reduce your percentage of fault through expert evidence and investigation.

No damage caps on ordinary negligence

Medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering are uncapped in typical negligence claims. Punitive awards are capped at two hundred thousand dollars or twice compensatory damages.

Stacked insurance opportunities

Wisconsin allows injured drivers to pursue underinsured motorist coverage from their own policy and, in some situations, from family policies in the same household. We explore every layer to enlarge available funds.

Steps to Protect Your Rights After an Injury

1. Call nine one one so police or paramedics create an official record.
2. Seek immediate medical care at Froedtert Kenosha Hospital or your nearest clinic even if pain feels minor. Hidden injuries can worsen overnight.
3. Document the scene with phone photos that show vehicle positions, hazardous conditions, and visible wounds.
4. Exchange basic information only. Avoid discussing fault with the other party or their insurance representative.
5. Notify your own insurance company and provide essential facts. Decline recorded statements for the at-fault carrier until you speak with an attorney.
6. Contact Lindner Law LLC as early as possible so our team can secure surveillance video, download event-data recorders, and interview witnesses while memories remain fresh.

Critical Evidence We Gather

Police and incident reports with witness statements

Officer diagrams, body-cam notes, and bystander interviews capture speed, traffic signals, and hazard details within minutes of the event. We obtain full unredacted reports and sworn affidavits before recollections fade.

Event-data recorder downloads and surveillance video

Modern vehicles store pre-impact speed, braking, and steering inputs. We pair those metrics with traffic-camera or doorbell video to build an irrefutable time line.

High-resolution photography of the scene

Skid marks on Sheridan Road, pothole depth in a retail parking lot, or gaps in a stairway handrail are measured with forensic scales so engineers can calculate force and impact angles.

Complete medical documentation

Emergency room charts, CT scans, operative reports, and therapist notes tie every diagnosis to the accident. Physician narratives forecast future surgeries and permanent limitations, ensuring settlement talks cover all care.

Employment and earnings records

Pay stubs, tax returns, supervisor letters, and business ledgers confirm every lost dollar. Vocational economists project lifetime earnings if disabilities prevent a return to your prior career.

Expert reconstruction and biomechanical analysis

Certified specialists recreate collisions and slip mechanics with computer modeling and laser-scanned diagrams. Biomechanical experts then explain how those forces caused specific injuries, translating complex science into persuasive courtroom visuals.

Typical Injuries We See

Traumatic brain injuries and concussions

Headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and light sensitivity often linger for months or years. Treatment can include cognitive therapy, speech therapy, and vision rehabilitation.

Spinal injuries and herniated discs

Sharp pain shoots down arms or legs when discs press on nerves. Some clients need epidural injections, while others require spinal fusion or disc replacement.

Complex fractures

Crushed wrists, shattered ankles, or broken femurs may need plates, screws, or external fixation plus months of intensive physical therapy.

Internal organ damage

Blunt force can tear the spleen, liver, or kidneys. Hidden bleeding becomes life-threatening within hours, requiring emergency surgery and prolonged ICU care.

Severe lacerations and scarring

Shattered glass or metal leaves deep cuts. Plastic surgeons often stage follow-up procedures to minimize visible scars.

Psychological trauma

Flashbacks, nightmares, and driving anxiety can be as disabling as physical wounds. Licensed counselors document these issues to ensure compensation covers mental-health treatment.

Damages You Can Recover

Medical expenses

Ambulance transport, emergency stabilization, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, hospital stays, prescription medicine, physical and occupational therapy, mobility aids like wheelchairs or braces, home modifications for accessibility, and projected future treatments.

Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

Hourly pay missed during recovery, lost overtime, canceled freelance contracts, and economist projections of reduced lifetime earnings if permanent impairments limit job options or advancement.

Physical pain and suffering

Persistent nerve pain, muscle spasms, limited range of motion, and daily discomfort that turns simple tasks such as lifting groceries or playing with children into painful ordeals.

Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life

Anxiety behind the wheel on Interstate 94, fear of crowded stores after a slip, loss of enjoyment in boating on Lake Michigan, and withdrawal from social gatherings.

Permanent disfigurement or disability

Visible scars on the face or hands, altered gait requiring a cane, or inability to kneel, climb, or lift without pain. Plastic-surgery specialists and vocational experts support these claims.

Punitive damages

Additional sums awarded when defendants show reckless disregard, such as drunk driving at twice the legal limit, hit and run behavior, or ignoring repeated safety citations on a property.

Our Five-Phase Case Process

1. Free strategy consultation
   We review available records, answer your questions, and outline reasonable timelines and settlement ranges.
2. Intensive investigation
   Preservation letters halt video deletion. Investigators photograph scenes, gather weather data, and obtain sworn witness statements.
3. Medical collaboration
   Working with your treating physicians, we project future surgeries, therapy needs, and permanent limitations so settlement talks never leave out a dollar of care.
4. Strategic negotiation
   A detailed demand package backed by expert reports and recent jury verdicts from Kenosha County presses insurers to resolve the claim promptly.
5. Trial readiness
   If the carrier refuses fair value, we file suit and push for the earliest trial date. Demonstrating readiness often triggers settlement before the first hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still have a case if I was partly at fault?

Yes. Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence rule that allows you to recover damages, including three types of damages, when you are fifty percent or less responsible for the accident. The amount you receive is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a jury finds you thirty percent at fault and your damages total one hundred thousand dollars, you can still collect seventy thousand. Our job is to push that percentage down with evidence such as traffic-camera footage, black-box speed data, and expert accident reconstruction. We also use witness statements and skid-mark analysis to show that the other party was more reckless than initial reports suggest.

What if the driver who hit me carries only minimum insurance?

Wisconsin requires just twenty-five thousand dollars in bodily-injury coverage per person, which rarely covers serious injuries. We start by making a policy-limits demand on the at-fault carrier. Next, we pursue underinsured-motorist benefits from your own policy, which often adds another fifty thousand, one hundred thousand, or more. If you live with family members who carry higher limits, we may be able to stack those policies. We also investigate other liable parties, such as the driver’s employer if the crash happened on the job, a bar that overserved alcohol, or a vehicle owner who negligently entrusted the car. Finally, we check for umbrella or excess liability coverage and conduct an asset search in rare cases where personal assets are worth pursuing.

Will my case end up in court?

Roughly nine out of ten injury claims settle without a full jury trial. The process usually begins with written demands and counter-offers, followed by mediation or structured settlement talks. Still, we prepare every file as if trial is certain, gathering expert reports, sworn witness statements, and visual exhibits early. With years of experience, this trial posture signals to insurers that we are ready to proceed through discovery, depositions, and courtroom presentation, which often prompts fair settlement. If a trial becomes necessary, our team handles voir dire, direct and cross examination of witnesses, admission of exhibits, and closing argument. You remain informed at every step and make the final decision to accept a settlement or proceed to verdict.

How long does a typical case take?

Most straightforward claims settle six to nine months after medical treatment reaches maximum improvement, meaning your doctors believe further healing is unlikely. Timelines lengthen when injuries require multiple surgeries, long-term physical therapy, or future procedures that must be factored into compensation. Disputed liability, conflicting medical opinions, or crowded court dockets can also push a case past the one-year mark. If trial is necessary, discovery and expert depositions often add several months. Throughout the process we provide status updates and move aggressively to keep your case progressing rather than languishing in insurer “investigation” files.

What does it cost to hire Lindner Law?

Retaining our firm involves zero out-of-pocket expense. We advance the costs of investigators, medical-record retrieval, expert witnesses, court filing fees, and deposition transcripts. Our fee is a set percentage of the amount we recover for you on a contingency fee basis, and that percentage is discussed in writing before representation begins. If we do not obtain a settlement or verdict, you owe no attorney fee and we absorb the case costs we advanced. This contingency structure lets you pursue justice without financial risk during recovery.

Start Your Path to Recovery Today

Every minute counts after a serious injury. Evidence fades, witnesses relocate, and insurance companies start building a defense immediately. Let Lindner Law LLC protect your rights and fight for the full compensation you deserve with our experienced personal injury lawyers and extensive experience.

Call (414) 271-5300 or contact us for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win and one conversation can provide the clarity you need to move forward.