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Were you injured in an accident in Menomonee Falls?
At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we are recognized personal injury lawyers serving injured clients throughout Menomonee Falls and the surrounding area.
If you have been injured in Menomonee Falls due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right under Wisconsin law to pursue compensation for your losses. Our Menomonee Falls, WI personal injury lawyer has spent over 37 years representing accident victims and holding negligent parties accountable. Contact Hickey & Turim, S.C. to schedule a consultation and find out what your case may be worth.
Personal injury claims cover a wide range of situations in which one person’s negligence, recklessness, or misconduct causes harm to another. A personal injury attorney handles the investigation, the insurance negotiations, and, when necessary, the litigation required to recover compensation for the victim’s losses.
Waukesha County, where Menomonee Falls is located, recorded 112 traffic fatalities over the five-year period from 2021 through 2025 according to WisDOT fatality reports. Those numbers capture fatal crashes alone. Thousands of additional collisions, falls, workplace incidents, and other preventable injuries occur across the county each year, generating claims that demand serious legal attention.
Injuries caused by negligence happen in many settings, from busy intersections to retail store floors to private properties. Hickey & Turim, S.C. handles the following types of personal injury cases for clients in and around Menomonee Falls.
Car accidents. Collisions on I-41/US-45 and along Appleton Avenue are a consistent source of serious injury claims in the Menomonee Falls area. We handle rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, hit-and-run cases, and multi-vehicle pileups caused by driver negligence.
Truck accidents. Large commercial vehicles traveling through Menomonee Falls and along the I-41 corridor create collision risks that go beyond ordinary car crashes. Truck accident claims frequently involve multiple liable parties and complicated insurance structures.
Slip and falls. Property owners in Menomonee Falls owe visitors a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. Wet floors, icy sidewalks, damaged stairways, and poor lighting are among the most common hazards that produce fall injuries. Proving liability requires evidence that the owner knew about the condition or should have known about it.
Bicycle accidents. Cyclists struck by vehicles on Menomonee Falls roads face the same devastating injuries seen in any car-versus-bicycle collision. Wisconsin law gives cyclists full rights on the roadway, and a driver who fails to share the road safely is liable for the resulting injuries.
Dog bites. Under Wisconsin law, dog owners bear strict liability for bite injuries. The victim does not need to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. We help bite victims recover compensation for medical care, scarring, and the pain and suffering that often follow an attack.
Wrongful death. When negligence kills a family member, the surviving spouse, children, or parents may have the right to bring a claim for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. These cases require careful legal handling and a firm that treats the family’s situation with the gravity it deserves.
Workers’ compensation. Employees injured on the job in Menomonee Falls may pursue workers’ compensation benefits and, in some cases, a separate personal injury claim against a third party whose negligence contributed to the accident. Identifying whether a third-party claim exists can significantly increase the total recovery.
Construction accidents. Falls, equipment failures, and struck-by incidents on construction sites lead to some of the most severe personal injury claims we handle. Liability may reach beyond the employer to general contractors, subcontractors, or product manufacturers.
Hickey & Turim, S.C. has focused exclusively on representing injured individuals since the firm opened in 1989, and that singular focus shapes how we approach every case. David Turim has practiced law in Wisconsin since 1985 and has spent four decades on the plaintiff side of personal injury and workers’ compensation disputes. Joshua M. Turim joined the practice in 2010 and has earned Super Lawyers recognition as a Rising Star every year from 2015 through 2025, alongside a 10.0 Avvo rating and the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award from 2020 through 2024. Both attorneys graduated from Marquette University Law School and are active members of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. That level of sustained commitment to one area of law is exactly what makes a personal injury attorney in Menomonee Falls effective.
The firm has recovered millions of dollars for accident victims and injured workers throughout Wisconsin. Prior results are not a guarantee of any specific outcome. They reflect the firm’s standard: investigate thoroughly, calculate every dollar the client is owed, and refuse to accept a settlement that falls short.
Several factors shape the trajectory and value of a personal injury claim in Menomonee Falls and Waukesha County.
Promptness of medical care. Seeing a doctor right away after an injury establishes a documented link between the accident and your condition. Waiting days or weeks gives the insurer grounds to question whether the accident actually caused your injuries.
Evidence collection. Photographs, witness contact information, surveillance footage, and incident reports all lose their availability over time. An attorney who begins protecting your rights immediately after the accident preserves evidence that would otherwise disappear.
The insurer’s approach. An early settlement offer from the insurance company is almost never the full value of your claim. It is a starting point designed to close the file quickly and cheaply. Understanding how insurers operate prevents common mistakes during negotiations.
Your own conduct. Social media posts, gaps in medical treatment, and casual statements to adjusters can all be used against you. Anything that contradicts your injury claim, even out of context, may reduce what you recover.
To recover compensation in a personal injury case, you must show that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, and that their breach caused your injuries. Wisconsin’s fault-sharing statute under Wis. Stat. § 895.045 permits recovery even when the injured person carries some percentage of fault, but your damages are reduced proportionally. If your share of responsibility reaches 51 percent or more, you recover nothing.
Recoverable damages include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, physical pain, emotional suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Wisconsin does not cap non-economic damages in the majority of personal injury cases, which means the full impact of the injury on your daily life can be accounted for in a settlement or jury award. An attorney who understands what factors impact case value can identify damages that victims often overlook.
Most personal injury cases in Menomonee Falls move through a predictable series of stages, though the pace varies depending on the complexity of the claim.
Treatment comes first. No credible settlement demand can be calculated before your medical condition has stabilized. Attempting to settle too early almost always results in a lower recovery because future treatment costs remain unknown. After treatment concludes, your attorney assembles the complete damages file and sends a demand letter to the insurer.
Negotiations can take weeks or months. If the insurer cooperates, the case may resolve at this stage. When they do not, your attorney files a lawsuit in Waukesha County Circuit Court and the case enters litigation. Discovery, depositions, and possible mediation typically add another 12 to 18 months before trial.
Wisconsin’s three-year filing deadline under Wis. Stat. § 893.54 governs most personal injury claims. Every week you wait to consult with an attorney is a week the insurance company uses to build its case against you.
Before your first meeting, pull together the documents your attorney will need to evaluate your claim. These include the police or incident report, photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, all medical records and bills, wage documentation showing what you have lost, and any letters or offers you have received from the insurance company.
If you have not yet collected all of these, come to the consultation anyway. Your attorney can help you obtain what is missing, and early legal guidance often prevents common recovery mistakes that complicate claims later.
Several roads and intersections in and around Menomonee Falls produce a disproportionate number of crashes and injury incidents each year.
Dangerous streets and intersections:
Appleton Avenue (Highway 175), Menomonee Falls’ busiest north-south road, where commercial driveways and turning traffic create frequent collision points
Lilly Road and Mill Road intersection, a known crash location documented in multiple recent accident reports
Main Street through the village center, where pedestrian traffic, school zones, and commercial activity increase accident risk
Dangerous highways:
I-41/US-45, the primary freeway through the area carrying heavy commuter and truck traffic between Milwaukee and points north
County Road Q near the Germantown border, where semi-truck crashes have caused significant closures and injuries
Town Line Road, a route that transitions between rural and suburban conditions and has been flagged for speed-related crashes
The Village of Menomonee Falls maintains crash reporting information and can provide documentation for incidents that occurred within village limits.
Every week you wait to consult with an attorney is a week the insurance company uses to build its case against you. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and deadlines pass. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with our Menomonee Falls personal injury lawyer.
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I was very apprehensive about contacting a lawyer for my workmen’s comp. claim. I’ve never had any good experience in the lawyer department. But thanks to Joshua Turim, I have new found gratitude! To say he went above and beyond for me is an understatement. Anytime I contacted him, he answered me lightning fast. Even though my claim wasn’t a huge amount, he still went out of his way to get me what I deserved. If anyone you know needs a great lawyer, Josh and his firm is the place to call!!
Tracy D.
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He settled my case after many months of preparation and ultimate negotiation, keeping me informed along the way. He knew what I expected for an outcome, and explained every detail in laymen’s terms. Josh took all the time necessary to explain the process. I never felt like I didn’t understand. I recommend Josh to anyone looking to resolve a workers’ compensation claim without additional strain.
Denice L.
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I found him from the Yellow Pages and after consulting with several other of his peers I hired Josh. The fit was right. He’s been my counsel for nearly 5 years now. My case was not an easy one. Workers’ Comp moves slow and methodical. Believe me, I’m thankful I had a professional who is very experienced and knowledgeable about the system on my side. We’ve reached a very good settlement and I know I can continue to count on Joshua Turim should any need arise.
Thanks Josh.
Terry B.
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