Fortune & McGillis SC - Racine, WI

Protecting Injured Workers and Families Across Southeastern Wisconsin

When a motor vehicle crash or workplace accident disrupts your life, finding an experienced attorney who knows Wisconsin injury law is vital. Founded in January 2000, Fortune and McGillis SC represents individuals throughout Racine, Kenosha, Walworth County, and Greater Milwaukee. Partners Richard Fortune and Mark McGillis bring more than sixty-five years of combined courtroom experience. Backed by millions of dollars recovered annually for clients, the firm has earned a Tier 1 ranking in U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firms every year since 2010. If you need to hire an attorney with a proven track record, Fortune and McGillis SC delivers assertive, client-first legal advocacy without charging fees unless they win.

Focused Workers' Compensation Lawyers Fighting for Employee Benefits

Workplace accidents can cause catastrophic physical injuries, permanent impairment, and immense financial instability. As dedicated workers' compensation lawyers, the attorneys at Fortune and McGillis SC guide hurt employees through Wisconsin complex administrative claims system from initial application to formal administrative law judge hearings. The firm assists clients with:

• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Securing timely wage-loss compensation at two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you undergo medical treatment under physician care.

• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): Calculating accurate impairment ratings and pursuing long-term financial compensation for lingering functional limitations.

• Medical Expense Coverage: Demanding full payment for past and future hospital bills, prescription medications, specialized physical therapy, and surgical procedures.

• Claim Denial Appeals: Challenging disputed liability, improper independent medical examinations, and stubborn insurer rejections before state administrative boards.

Aggressive Car Accident and Truck Accident Lawyers

Motor vehicle crashes on Interstate 94, Highway 20, and local Racine streets often result from distracted driving, speeding, or truck driver fatigue. Operating as skilled accident and injury lawyers, the legal team handles serious vehicle accident claims, including car accident and truck accident collisions. The firm examines scene evidence, consults reconstruction experts, and negotiates forcefully with insurance carriers. If a loved one suffered fatal injuries due to negligence, the firm wrongful death lawyers step in to seek compensation for funeral expenses and loss of society.

Slip and Fall Injury Claims and Social Security Disability

Premises safety is a basic legal duty of commercial stores, residential landlords, and property owners. The firm knowledgeable slip and fall injury lawyers hold negligent property managers liable when hazardous floor spills, broken stairs, poor lighting, or unaddressed ice cause severe injuries. In addition, Fortune and McGillis SC provides extensive guidance for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, walking disabled applicants through paperwork, appeals, and administrative hearings to protect their monthly income.

Responsive Legal Guidance and Zero Upfront Fees

Choosing to hire a lawyer should never be hindered by financial worries. Fortune and McGillis SC provides a free consultation for every prospective client and operates on a strict contingency-fee arrangement, meaning you pay zero legal fees unless a favorable settlement or court award is secured. In addition, the firm resolves vehicle property damage claims swiftly without assessing separate legal fees. With convenient Saturday morning hours and a dedicated support team, clients enjoy direct access to their lawyers and prompt answers to critical questions. Contact Fortune and McGillis SC in Racine today to schedule your complimentary legal case evaluation.