Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys.
Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys
Mingo & Yankala, S.C. | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | (414) 273-7400
Mingo & Yankala, S.C. is a Milwaukee-based personal injury law firm representing 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. Distance is not an obstacle. 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 possible peer-review rating — 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 courts.
He also argued and won DeShaney v. Winnebago County, 489 U.S. 189 (1989) before the United States Supreme Court. DeShaney is one of the most significant Fourteenth Amendment decisions in the history of American constitutional law — cited thousands of times by federal and state courts across the country and taught in virtually every law school in the United States. Fewer than one percent of licensed attorneys in America have ever argued before the Supreme Court. Mark Mingo won one of its most consequential cases.
Before representing injured people, Mark Mingo spent years defending major insurance companies, Yamaha Motor Corporation, and Bombardier Recreational Products. He chose to leave that work behind. That defense-side experience now works exclusively for injured people throughout Wisconsin.
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Personal Injury Cases We Handle Throughout Wisconsin
Truck Accidents
Federal FMCSA regulations, multiple liable parties, and electronic evidence that disappears quickly make commercial trucking cases among the most complex in Wisconsin personal injury law. We handle them statewide.
Car Accidents
We represent car accident victims throughout Wisconsin, including cases involving drunk drivers, distracted drivers, uninsured and underinsured motorists, and multi-vehicle crashes.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle crashes frequently result in catastrophic injuries. We represent motorcyclists throughout Wisconsin.
Premises Liability
Slip and fall, negligent security, dangerous property conditions, and all other injuries caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain safe premises.
Wrongful Death
When a family member is killed because of another party’s negligence in Wisconsin, surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim. We represent families statewide.
Catastrophic Injury
Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and other permanent, life-altering injuries that require long-term care.
Wisconsin Counties 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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330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1221, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Frequently Asked Questions — Wisconsin Personal Injury Law
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 governed by different deadlines. Contact an attorney promptly after any serious injury — do not assume you know your deadline.
How does Wisconsin’s comparative fault law work?
Wisconsin follows a modified comparative fault system 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 fault exceeds 51%, recovery is barred entirely. If fault is 51% or less, the recovery is reduced proportionally. For example, a plaintiff found 30% at fault with $200,000 in total damages recovers $140,000. Insurance companies routinely assert comparative fault as a strategy to minimize payments. We investigate thoroughly and challenge unwarranted fault attributions.
Does Mingo & Yankala handle personal injury cases outside of Milwaukee?
Yes. Although our office is in Milwaukee, we represent seriously injured people throughout Wisconsin and travel to clients and courts statewide. We currently handle cases in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Washington, Dane, Brown, and many other Wisconsin counties. Distance is not an obstacle to retaining our firm.
What types of damages are recoverable in a Wisconsin personal injury case?
Recoverable damages 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 funeral and burial expenses. In cases involving egregious or malicious conduct, Wisconsin law permits punitive damages.
What makes Mingo & Yankala different from other Wisconsin personal injury firms?
Several things distinguish this firm. Mark Mingo argued and won DeShaney v. Winnebago County, 489 U.S. 189 (1989) before the United States Supreme Court — one of the most significant Fourteenth Amendment decisions in American constitutional law, cited thousands of times by courts nationwide and taught in virtually every U.S. law school. Fewer than one percent of attorneys have ever argued before the Supreme Court. He has been selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers for 18 consecutive years, holds an AV Preeminent rating, an Avvo 10/10, and is National Board Certified in Trial Practice by the NBTA. He has tried more than 100 personal injury cases to jury verdict. He spent years representing the defense — major insurance companies and corporate defendants — before choosing exclusively to represent injured people. That combination does not exist elsewhere in Wisconsin personal injury law.
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