A Trusted Partner for Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident Referrals and Trial Co-Counsel

We Know Bikes. We Know the Law. And We Know What These Cases Take.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’re not just another personal injury firm. We’ve built our reputation on representing motorcyclists across Wisconsin (and the United States)—riders who’ve been seriously injured or killed because someone else wasn’t paying attention. We’ve seen it all from left-turn crashes in Milwaukee to deadly rural wrecks in Door County, and we’ve gone up against major insurance carriers, national defense firms, and municipalities that failed to maintain safe roads.

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an open invitation. If you’re a lawyer (Wisconsin or otherwise) who wants to refer a motorcycle injury or wrongful death case—or if you want to bring us in as trial co-counsel—we’re ready to help. We pay generous referral fees in compliance with Wisconsin ethics rules. And we treat referring counsel with respect and transparency, every step of the way.

Not Just Another PI Firm—We’re Focused on Motorcycle Cases

We don’t dabble in motorcycle cases. We live and breathe them. And that focus matters. These cases have layers most general PI lawyers don’t always appreciate:

  • Jury bias against bikers

  • Mechanical knowledge of how crashes happen

  • Helmet use arguments and the comparative fault games insurers play

  • Specialized medical and biomechanical testimony

  • Gear evidence (boots, gloves, jackets, helmets)

  • Understanding motorcycle culture and client trust

We understand how insurance companies think, how to build the narrative around the rider, and how to cross-examine the defense expert who insists “the rider should have done more.”

Trial Lawyers Who Actually Try Cases

Not every firm that calls itself a trial firm is ready to step into court. We are.

We’ve tried injury and wrongful death cases to verdict across multiple jurisdictions and against well-funded opponents. We’ve recovered millions for clients by being ready—truly ready—to go to trial. That willingness changes everything in settlement discussions.

If you have a case you don’t want to try alone, or if your client needs the credibility that comes with a focused, trial-ready team, we’re here. We’ll collaborate. We’ll work hard. We’ll honor the relationship you’ve built with the client and make you look good.

Ethical, Generous Referral Agreements

We pay referral fees consistent with Wisconsin's Rules of Professional Conduct—and we’re happy to work with lawyers from out of state as well. Whether you're in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, or anywhere else, if your client was injured or killed in a Wisconsin motorcycle crash, we can help you get them justice while keeping you involved and ethically compensated. That’s not just a formality—it’s a core part of how we show respect for your role in the case.

We’re not interested in poaching your clients or stepping on your reputation. When you refer a case or bring us in, you stay in the loop. We’re transparent with strategy, generous with fee-sharing, and committed to honoring the trust you place in us.

Many of our best cases have come from other lawyers—employment lawyers, general PI lawyers, estate attorneys, and even defense counsel who had a conflict or a friend in need. We treat every one of those referrals like a relationship, not a transaction.

When to Consider Bringing Us In

You might want to refer or co-counsel a case with us if:

  • The injuries are severe (like TBIs) or involve wrongful death

  • There are complex liability issues (e.g., product defect, road design, government liability)

  • The defense is raising “assumption of risk” or trying to argue helmet non-use

  • You need help with trial prep, jury selection, or expert cross

  • The rider or their family wants someone who understands motorcycles

  • The insurer isn’t taking the claim seriously

We’re happy to handle the entire case start to finish, or just join for trial. We’ve stepped in at all stages—from day one of intake to the eve of trial—and we’re flexible.

We Take the Pressure Off Your Team

You’re busy. We get it. A high-stakes motorcycle case can take over your calendar if you’re not already set up to handle them. Our team is built for these cases. We already have the experts. We know the medical issues. We have the trial visuals, the demonstratives, and the infrastructure to handle big cases against big defendants.

When you refer or co-counsel with us, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. You just get experienced help.

We’ve Walked the Walk

We’re not just lawyers. We’re also riders and former riders. And we’ve lost people we love to motorcycle crashes.

That’s part of why we take these cases so seriously. We know what it means to get “the call.” We know how a crash tears a family apart. And we know how important it is to get justice—not just for the settlement, but for the story.

Clients trust us because we speak their language. We’ve shown up at charity rides, sat in bike shops listening to war stories, and helped families put lives back together. We don’t show up with a slick pitch—we show up with compassion, experience, and fire in our gut.

Let’s Talk—No Pressure

If you’ve got a case on your desk that might need outside help—or if you’re looking for someone you can trust with your client—we’d be honored to talk.

We’re not going to hard sell you. We’ll tell you what we think. If it’s a case we can help with, we’ll take it seriously. If not, we’ll say so and try to point you to someone who can.

Referring a case or co-counseling isn’t just about business—it’s about trust. And we do everything we can to earn that.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law – Wisconsin’s Motorcycle Law Firm

We’re proud to be the firm that other lawyers turn to when the stakes are high, and the rider deserves real firepower.