Milwaukee, WI (May 19, 2026) – An 11-year-old child riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North 24th Street and West Locust Street in Milwaukee on Monday, May 18. Emergency units responded to the scene and assisted the injured child.
Responders found the child conscious and alert at the scene. Medical crews evaluated the child and transported them to a hospital for further care. The extent of the child’s injuries has not been released.
Details about the vehicle involved and the circumstances leading to the crash remain limited. Authorities worked to secure the area and gather information about the collision.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of this accident.
Our thoughts remain with the injured child and their family as they receive care and work toward a full recovery.
Can a Child File a Claim After an Injury Accident in Milwaukee County?
In Wisconsin, a child cannot file a personal injury claim on their own. A parent or legal guardian must bring the claim on the child’s behalf. However, the child’s right to seek compensation for their injuries remains fully intact, and Wisconsin law includes specific protections designed to safeguard that right.
When a parent or guardian files a claim on behalf of an injured child in Wisconsin, any settlement reached must typically receive court approval to ensure it fairly serves the child’s best interests. This requirement exists because minors cannot legally enter into binding contracts, including settlement agreements.
The court review process helps ensure that insurance companies do not take advantage of families by offering inadequate settlements that fail to cover the full extent of a child’s injuries and long-term needs.
Wisconsin law also extends the statute of limitations for minors injured in accidents. While adults generally have three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Wisconsin, the clock does not start running for a minor until they turn 18.
This means an injured child has until their 20th birthday to file a claim independently if a parent or guardian did not pursue one earlier. However, waiting that long can make evidence harder to gather, so acting promptly almost always produces better outcomes.
Bicycle accidents involving children on Milwaukee streets carry a serious risk of significant injury. Intersections like North 24th Street and West Locust Street sit in residential areas where children regularly walk and ride bikes, yet vehicle traffic remains constant throughout the day.
Head injuries, broken bones, and internal trauma are all common outcomes when a child on a bicycle collides with a motor vehicle.
Wisconsin follows a comparative fault system, meaning compensation can be reduced if the injured party shares some responsibility for the accident. A Milwaukee personal injury attorney with experience handling child injury cases in Milwaukee County can help families navigate these complexities and explain what compensation may realistically be available.
At Konstantakis Law Office, we have experience reviewing injury cases involving children throughout Milwaukee County and the surrounding Wisconsin communities. If your child was hurt in a bicycle accident or any other crash, we can walk you through how Wisconsin law applies to your situation and what compensation may be available.
Contact Konstantakis Law Office at (414) 427-6181 to speak with our team and find out what options your family may have.
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