Were you injured in an accident in Racine, WI?
At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we are personal injury lawyers who pursue full recovery for injured clients and their families.
If another person’s carelessness left you injured, an attorney can help you pursue the compensation Wisconsin law provides. The attorneys of Hickey & Turim, S.C. have represented injured people across the state since 1989. Our Racine, WI personal injury lawyer can investigate what happened, handle the insurance carrier on your behalf, and file suit when a fair settlement is not offered. Collisions, falls, dog attacks, and workplace injuries all fall within the practice. Attorney fees are owed only if we recover, and the first meeting carries no charge. Reach out at whatever point in the process you find yourself.
A personal injury lawyer represents people harmed by another party’s carelessness and pursues the money the law allows them to recover. Whatever the source of the injury, the legal question is the same, whether someone failed to use reasonable care and whether that failure caused the harm.
Racine County reported 60 crashes involving pedestrians and 27 involving bicyclists in 2024, according to WisDOT’s 2024 crash data, and those figures leave out every fall, dog attack, and workplace injury that never reaches a police report. Most claims are decided by an adjuster long before a judge sees them. Our office answers the adjuster’s number with the medical record, the liability evidence, and a demonstrated willingness to file suit.
Injury claims take many forms, and the proof required changes with each one. Our attorneys represent Racine, WI residents in the accident types below. Several overlap, and a single event can support more than one claim.
Car accidents. Rear-end, intersection, and hit-and-run collisions leave drivers and passengers with injuries that surface days later. We obtain the crash report and the other driver’s coverage information and pursue underinsured motorist benefits where they apply.
Slip and falls. Wet floors, ice, and broken stairs injure shoppers and tenants across the city. We establish what the property owner knew about the hazard and when. Store video is often overwritten within weeks, so we request it at once.
Back injuries. Disc herniations and spinal fractures from any accident carry long treatment timelines and disputed causation. We build the medical record that ties the injury to the event.
Bicycle accidents. A rider struck by a turning vehicle has little protection, and bicycle accident injuries tend to be severe. We document the driver’s failure to yield and resist the assumption that the cyclist was at fault.
Dog bites. Wisconsin holds owners responsible for injuries their animals cause. We pursue dog bite claims for wound care, scarring, and the lasting fear an attack leaves behind, particularly in children.
Construction accidents. Falls, struck-by incidents, and equipment failures injure workers and passersby. When someone other than the employer created the hazard, a negligence claim may exist alongside workers’ compensation, and we identify the contractor or equipment maker involved.
Wrongful death. When negligence takes a life, Wisconsin law defines who may file, and the wrongful death lawsuit process determines what the family may recover. We handle these claims with the care the circumstances require.
Scooter accidents. Electric scooters share Racine’s streets and sidewalks, and a crash may involve a driver, a defect, or a poorly maintained path. Insurers raise helmet use and rider conduct early, and we address both while identifying each party that contributed.
David Turim co-founded Hickey & Turim, S.C. in 1989 on that principle, and nearly four decades later the firm still represents only injured people, never the insurers or businesses across the table. David Turim has practiced in Wisconsin since 1985 and concentrates on injury claims and work injury cases. He belongs to the Wisconsin Association for Justice and holds a law degree from Marquette University Law School. Because the same office handles crashes, falls, dog attacks, and work injuries, a client whose accident touches more than one area is not sent elsewhere.
Insurers offer more to claimants whose lawyers are prepared to try the case, and we build every Racine personal injury claim with that in mind. The approach has produced millions of dollars recovered for clients over the decades, and the firm has stood for thousands of injured Wisconsin residents in that time. Attorney fees are paid only out of a recovery, and the first meeting carries no cost. Our attorneys have also received Avvo Clients’ Choice recognition from the people they have represented.
Compensation is measured by what the injury cost, and liability by whether another party was negligent. Wisconsin recognizes several categories of personal injury damages, and a complete claim accounts for each.
Medical expenses, from emergency care through future treatment a physician anticipates.
Lost income, including reduced earning capacity when injury limits the work you can do.
Pain and suffering, covering physical pain, emotional distress, and lost enjoyment of daily life.
Property damage, such as repair or replacement of a vehicle or bicycle.
Wrongful death losses, defined by the state’s wrongful death damages statute when a family loses someone.
Fault is divided under Wisconsin’s shared-fault rule. An injured person’s own percentage of fault reduces the award, and a share greater than the defendant’s ends the claim entirely. Adjusters understand this arithmetic well, and much of what they do is aimed at moving that percentage.
The outcome of nearly every claim is determined by the evidence gathered in the first weeks after the accident. Insurers are aware of this. The tactics adjusters use to reduce claims depend on gaps in that evidence.
Prompt medical care that documents the injury and connects it to the accident.
Photographs, the official report, and witness contact information from the scene.
Declining a recorded statement until you have spoken with counsel.
Staying off social media about the accident and your recovery.
Keeping every bill, restriction, and letter the insurer sends.
How long a personal injury case takes depends on the injuries and on whether the responsible party is willing to accept responsibility. Wisconsin’s time limit to sue is three years for most injury claims. An insurer’s delay does not extend that period. Cases involving serious injuries or contested liability often go on for a year or more. Most cases move through the same stages.
Treatment continues until a physician can describe the lasting effects of the injury.
Investigation proceeds at the same time, preserving the report, photographs, and witness accounts before they are lost.
A demand is sent to the insurer once the medical records are complete.
Negotiation follows, and most claims settle at this stage.
Claims that do not settle are filed with the Racine County clerk, where discovery, mediation, and a trial date add months to the time to resolve the case.
A productive first meeting starts with the right materials. We will listen to what happened, tell you whether the facts support a claim, and explain what pursuing it would involve. The conversation is confidential and free. What you cannot find can be requested later.
The police or incident report, if one was written.
Medical records, bills, and any restrictions from your doctor.
Photographs of the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries.
Every letter, email, or offer from an insurance company.
Your own auto or homeowner’s policy, since it may provide coverage the other side lacks.
Injury claims in Racine cluster at busy intersections and in the public spaces where people walk, ride, and gather. The locations below recur in the files our office opens.
High-risk intersections:
Washington Avenue and Ohio Street, where heavy retail traffic meets a north-south arterial and left-turn collisions are frequent.
Douglas Avenue and Three Mile Road on the north side, a commercial stretch with constant driveway conflicts along Highway 32.
Northwestern Avenue and Rapids Drive, where truck traffic on Highway 38 and commuter volume converge.
State Street and Memorial Drive near the Root River bridges, where pedestrians, transit riders, and turning vehicles share a compact space.
Public spaces and gathering places:
The Racine Zoo and Zoo Beach area, where summer crowds, cyclists, and vehicles compete for space along the lakefront.
Island Park and the Root River pathway, where off-leash dogs and shared-use trails produce bite and bicycle injuries.
The transit center on State Street downtown, where buses, pedestrians, and scooters cross paths throughout the day.
Neighborhood parks and school zones citywide, where children on foot and on bikes are most exposed to driver inattention.
The insurer begins evaluating a claim on the day of the accident, and an injured person is entitled to representation from that point forward. Fees come only from a recovery. Contact us and our Racine personal injury attorney can review the facts and explain your options at no charge.
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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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