Truck Accident Attorney in Appleton, WI

Free case consultations

During your free case consultation, our truck accident injury lawyer listens to your side of the story and helps you decide whether or not to file a Wisconsin personal injury claim. Once you decide to file an injury claim, Tusler Law firm immediately begins gathering information to form a strategy of attack for your case. Ronald W. Tusler is an award-winning personal injury attorney ready to fight for you and get you the benefits you are entitled to. 

Advantages of hiring a truck accident lawyer

Getting legal representation is the best thing you can do to improve your chances of getting compensation for your injuries. There are many advantages to having a lawyer represent you, including:

• Know your rights
• Gather evidence quickly
• Superior understanding of Wisconsin personal injury law
• Build the best case to maximize your financial compensation
• Represent you in court

When to hire a truck accident lawyer

If you have been in a truck accident resulting in injuries to you, a loved one, or the other party involved, you should look into hiring a truck accident lawyer. If you have been seriously injured in an accident you need to get the financial compensation you deserve.

Insurance companies and employers often try to downplay your injuries to minimize their financial losses. Hire a lawyer to stop them. If the other party is injured, they may take you to court and try to extort large amounts of money from you in compensation. Without a lawyer, you leave yourself open to extreme financial losses. Contact Tusler Law to protect yourself today!

Trucks commonly involved in Wisconsin accidents

Tusler Law has seen it all. We work for clients with accidents involving all types of trucks including:

• 18 wheelers
• Big rigs
• Dump Trucks
• Tow Trucks
• Semi-trailers

Necessary steps to follow after being involved in a trucking accident in Wisconsin

• Check for injuries: Assess whether anyone needs emergency medical treatment.
• Contact 911: An officer will speak to everyone involved in the accident and prepare a police report.
• Document Information: Exchange relevant information with all drivers involved in the collision, including their names, contact details, driver's license numbers, and insurance information
• Collect Witness Information: Get names and phone numbers of any witnesses who saw the accident.
• Obtain Evidence: Obtain any evidence that may be useful when filing an insurance claim or pursuing legal action. Take pictures and videos of your injuries, the vehicles involved in the crash, the weather conditions at the time of the incident, skid marks on the street, traffic signs near the scene, or other helpful pieces.
• Seek Medical Attention: Sometimes the onset of pain occurs 24 or 48 hours after an accident. Seek the appropriate medical treatment for these injuries and obtain a medical report.
• Notify Insurance Company: Notify your insurance company of the accident and provide information about the others involved as soon as possible.
• Consult an Attorney: Contact Tusler Law to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

Reporting a Truck Accident

Per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation & Wisconsin Statute s. 346.70(1), any accident in Wisconsin must be reported if it causes:

• Personal injury: Any harm or physical damage suffered by an individual
• Property damage exceeding $1,000: Any harm or destruction to a person's vehicle or belongings valued at $1,000 or higher
• Damage exceeding $200 to non-vehicle government-owned property: Any harm or destruction surpassing $200 to property owned by the state or other government entities, excluding vehicles

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

• Poor Weather Conditions
• Driver Fatigue 
• Speeding
• Inadequate Driver Training
• Drug or Alcohol Use
• Truck not inspected or maintained properly
• Failure to Obey Traffic Laws
• Distracted Driving 

Fatal Truck Crashes 2008-2021