You Were Injured — We’re Here to Help
When you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, worrying about how to afford legal help should not be part of your burden. At Axley, we believe every injury victim in Wisconsin deserves experienced, dedicated representation regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Whether you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer in Madison, Cottage Grove, Waukesha, Green Bay, or anywhere else in Wisconsin, Axley is ready to stand up for you.
We bring together the resources and experience of a large law firm with the genuine care and attention of a firm that never loses sight of what matters most—our clients. Our team includes seasoned personal injury attorneys, skilled support staff, and the depth needed to handle complex, high‑stakes cases from start to finish.
At the same time, we treat every client as an individual, not a case number. When you call Axley, you’ll work directly with an attorney who takes the time to understand your story, your losses, and your goals. From your first phone call through the resolution of your case, you’ll receive the personal attention and advocacy you deserve.
Unlike high‑volume personal injury firms that treat cases like entries on a spreadsheet, we are your true advocates. Our team is committed to protecting your rights and pursuing the best possible outcome for you.
You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
We know that after an injury, financial stress is real. Medical bills pile up. You may be unable to work. The last thing you need is another bill from an injury lawyer.
At Axley, our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee agreement. That means:
- No upfront costs
- No retainer required
- No fee unless we recover compensation for you
Our fee is a percentage of what we recover. That means we only get paid when you do. We also advance the costs and expenses of your case, which are reimbursed only if and when we win.
Why Choose Axley as Your Personal Injury Law Firm in Wisconsin?
If you’re searching for personal injury attorneys or personal injury law firms, here’s why Wisconsin residents trust Axley:
- Experienced trial attorneys — not just negotiators, but courtroom-tested litigators
- Direct attorney access — you’ll always work with our dedicated team, not a call center
- Statewide reach — with offices in Madison and Waukesha, we serve injury victims throughout Wisconsin, from Milwaukee and Green Bay to Eau Claire, Janesville, and beyond
- Bilingual services — nuestro equipo habla español
- No fee unless we win — 100% contingency, 0% financial risk to you
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Wisconsin
Our injury attorneys are experienced in a wide range of personal injury matters throughout the state of Wisconsin, including:
Car & Auto Accidents
From fender-benders to serious collisions on Wisconsin highways, our personal accident lawyers handle all aspects of your claim and deal directly with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Wisconsin law holds pet owners accountable for dog bite injuries. Our personal injury lawyers will pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to under Wisconsin’s strict liability dog bite statute.
Commercial Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents involve complex federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and aggressive insurance defense teams. These cases require more than a lawyer with general car crash experience — they demand injury attorneys with specific knowledge of FMCSA regulations and commercial carrier liability. At Axley, that’s exactly what you’ll get.
Motorcycle & Other Vehicle Accidents
Motorcyclists are too often blamed unfairly after an accident. Our personal injury attorneys fight for riders across Wisconsin, ensuring your rights are protected and your injuries are fully compensated.
Wrongful Death
If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, our team is here to help your family seek justice and accountability. Axley is uniquely positioned with a full estate law practice, meaning we can handle probate and estate transitions in-house alongside your wrongful death case — providing seamless legal support during an incredibly difficult time.
Personal Injury Attorneys
Commonly Asked Questions
If you have been injured, you should call a personal injury lawyer right away. You may not need to hire a lawyer, but the sooner you talk to one the better off you will be. If you have been injured in a car accident, insurance companies will start calling you on the day of the accident. Once you have hired a personal injury attorney, the insurance company will talk to your lawyer and you will not have to deal with them.
If you have been injured in a fall or some other way, you still should call a personal injury lawyer right away. The sooner you talk to a personal injury attorney, the sooner you will be taken care of. If you call the personal injury attorneys at Axley, you will actually speak to and be helped by one of our personal injury lawyers. We also have a team of other lawyers who practice in nearly every other area of the law. So, if your case is unusually complex or you need help with other things, we have the resources to help you. We will take care of you from the beginning until the end.
If you have been injured in a car accident, you should be able to talk to a personal injury lawyer for free right away. In most cases, you do not pay any legal fee unless you receive compensation; and, you do not pay for you lawyer’s time until after the case is over. That’s the Axley promise.
Once you decide to hire an Axley personal injury lawyer, then you and the lawyer will enter into a contract to pay for the lawyer’s time and expenses. The Axley personal injury lawyers do not charge a retainer, and do almost all of their cases on what is called a contingency fee agreement. With a contingency fee agreement, you do not pay for our lawyers’ time spent on the case unless the personal injury lawyers at Axley are able to get you compensation for your injuries. At Axley, in the very rare cases when our personal injury lawyers are not able to get you compensation, there is no fee for their time. In the majority of the cases that the Axley personal injury lawyers do, the contingency fee is a percentage of the total compensation that we get for you. In addition to fees for the time spent on your case, there are also costs and expenses. At Axley, we pay upfront for and track all of the expenses on your case. When we resolve your case and get you compensation, the expenses are reimbursed to Axley. In Wisconsin, a law firm and a client must agree in writing as to the fees for time that will be charged and how the costs and expenses will be dealt with. At Axley, we try to make it as easy as possible for you.
When you meet your lawyer for the first time, you should try to bring everything you have about the accident. You may bring pictures, medical bills, police or accident reports, medical records and any letters you received from an insurance company. The more information you can provide your lawyer, the better prepared your lawyer can be from the beginning.
No. Most cases can be settled without having to file a lawsuit in court. And, even if a lawsuit does have to be filed, the vast majority of cases are settled without having to go to trial. At Axley, we work hard to settle your case without the uncertainty of a jury trial. However, our team of litigators has handled jury trials all over Wisconsin, and are well-equipped to take your case the distance if needed.
No. Your health information is personal to you, so you want to protect it as much as possible. By hiring a personal injury attorney, you can better protect your personal information. Insurance companies will want you to sign a very general release, entitling them your personal information. At Axley, we’ll provide what is necessary to prove your claim, but also work to ensure your privacy is respected as much as possible.
When you are injured, you should receive compensation that is fair and reasonable for the harms and losses that you suffered. Your medical bills that are caused by the accident should be paid. Your lost wages should be covered, even if you had paid time off. And, you should receive money damages for your past and future pain, suffering, disability and loss of enjoyment of life. When you add all of those things together, you can determine the reasonable value of your claim.
At Axley, there are no upfront costs to hire one of our personal injury attorneys. There is no retainer required. There is no hourly fee. In fact, we only charge a fee if we obtain compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you.
Yes. You should contact your own insurance company as soon as possible after being in an accident. You do not have to contact the other driver’s insurance company. In fact, if the other driver’s insurance company tries to contact you, you should first talk to a personal injury attorney to understand your rights.
No. You have no obligation to contact the other driver’s insurance company. In fact, you should first contact your own insurance company to report the accident. And, before you talk to any other insurance company, first you should consult with a personal injury lawyer.
In Wisconsin, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you wait more than three years, you will be forever barred from pursuing your claim, regardless of your injuries and regardless if the accident was your fault.