Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys — Mingo & Yankala, S.C.
Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys — Mingo & Yankala, S.C.
Mingo & Yankala, S.C. | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | (414) 273-7400
Mingo & Yankala, S.C. is a Milwaukee-based personal injury law firm that represents seriously injured people throughout the state of Wisconsin. We handle cases in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, and every county in Wisconsin. If you have been seriously injured in an accident anywhere in the state, call us.
We are a boutique practice — not a high-volume billboard firm. Attorney Mark Mingo has been selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers for 18 consecutive years, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest peer-review rating in the legal profession), an Avvo rating of 10/10 (Superb), and is National Board Certified in Trial Practice by the NBTA. He has tried more than 100 personal injury cases to jury verdict in Wisconsin and argued and won DeShaney v. Winnebago County before the United States Supreme Court. Before representing injured people, he spent years defending major insurance companies, Yamaha Motor Corporation, and Bombardier Recreational Products.
No fee unless we win. The initial consultation is free.
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PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN
Truck Accidents — Commercial trucking cases involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple liable parties, and electronic evidence that disappears quickly. We handle these cases statewide.
Car Accidents — We represent car accident victims in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, including cases involving drunk drivers, distracted drivers, uninsured and underinsured motorists, and multi-vehicle crashes.
Motorcycle Accidents — Motorcycle crashes frequently result in severe injuries. We represent motorcyclists throughout Wisconsin.
Premises Liability — Slip and fall, negligent security, dangerous property conditions, and other injuries caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain safe premises.
Wrongful Death — When a family member is killed because of another’s negligence in Wisconsin, surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim. We represent families throughout the state.
Catastrophic Injury — Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and other permanent, life-altering injuries.
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WISCONSIN COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Milwaukee County · Waukesha County · Racine County · Kenosha County · Ozaukee County · Washington County · Walworth County · Dane County · Brown County · Outagamie County · Winnebago County · Marathon County · Rock County · La Crosse County — and all other Wisconsin counties.
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Call (414) 273-7400 · Free consultation · No fee unless we win
330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1221, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Frequently Asked Questions — Wisconsin Personal Injury Cases
Q: What is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin’s general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury. There are important exceptions: claims against government entities (cities, counties, school districts, state agencies) typically require a written notice of claim within 120 days of the incident — missing this deadline can permanently bar an otherwise valid claim. Claims involving minor children may be subject to different deadlines. Do not assume you know your deadline — contact an attorney promptly after any serious injury.
Q: How does Wisconsin’s comparative fault law work?
Wisconsin follows a modified comparative fault rule under Wis. Stat. § 895.045. An injured person may recover damages even if they share some fault for the accident — as long as their percentage of fault does not exceed 51%. If your fault exceeds 51%, you recover nothing. If your fault is 51% or less, your recovery is reduced proportionally. For example, a plaintiff found 30% at fault with $200,000 in damages recovers $140,000. Insurance companies routinely assert comparative fault to reduce what they pay. We investigate thoroughly and challenge unwarranted fault attributions.
Q: Does Mingo & Yankala handle personal injury cases outside Milwaukee?
Yes. Although our office is located in Milwaukee, we represent seriously injured people throughout Wisconsin. We travel to our clients and to courts across the state. Distance is not an obstacle to representation. We currently handle cases in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Dane, Brown, and many other Wisconsin counties.
Q: What types of damages are recoverable in a Wisconsin personal injury case?
Recoverable damages in Wisconsin personal injury cases include economic damages — past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and in-home care. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and disfigurement. In wrongful death cases, recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and society, and funeral and burial expenses. In cases involving egregious or malicious conduct, Wisconsin law permits punitive damages.
Q: Does Mingo & Yankala charge fees upfront for personal injury cases?
No. All personal injury cases are handled on a pure contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is free. Case expenses — obtaining medical records, retaining expert witnesses, court filing fees — are advanced by the firm and recovered from the settlement or verdict at the conclusion of the case. You will never receive a bill simply for consulting with us.