If you were hit by an 18-wheeler in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, or anywhere in Wisconsin, you are probably dealing with more than just a damaged vehicle. These crashes tend to involve serious injuries, time away from work, and a level of disruption that affects every part of your life.
One of the first questions people ask is simple: can you sue the trucking company, or just the driver?
In many cases, the answer is yes. But truck accident claims are rarely straightforward.
An 18-wheeler crash is not handled the same way as a typical car accident. There are often multiple layers of responsibility, and the trucking company is usually involved much earlier than people expect.
That is because trucking companies are responsible not just for their drivers, but also for how their operations are run. When something goes wrong, the issue is often bigger than a single mistake behind the wheel.
You may have a claim against the trucking company if their actions, or their lack of oversight, contributed to the crash. This can include situations where:
In some cases, what looks like a driver error at first is actually tied to company decisions behind the scenes.
Trucking companies and their insurers often respond to serious crashes immediately. They may send investigators to the scene, review driver logs, and begin building their defense right away. Important evidence can include:
Some of this information is not easy to access without legal help, and it may not be preserved indefinitely.
If you find yourself in this situation, your first priority is always your health. Getting medical care right away is critical, even if injuries are not immediately obvious.
From there, it can help to document what you can, including photos, witness information, and details about the truck and company if available. But just as important is getting a clear understanding of your rights early on.
Truck accident claims can involve multiple insurance policies, overlapping liability, and companies that are prepared to defend themselves from day one.
Maybe the crash happened on I-94 outside Milwaukee, along a busy route near Madison, or on a highway near Appleton or Green Bay. Wherever it happened, the impact tends to be more serious when a commercial truck is involved.
These are not minor cases. They often involve higher medical costs, longer recovery times, and more pressure from insurance companies trying to limit what they pay.
For many people, it becomes clear quickly that they are not just dealing with a driver. They are dealing with a company.
At Natasha Misra Law, we take a close look at every layer of a truck accident case, not just what happened in the moment of the crash. That includes how the driver was trained, how the truck was maintained, and what decisions the company made leading up to the collision.
We also understand that your situation is not just about the legal claim. You may be dealing with medical appointments, missed income, vehicle issues, and uncertainty about what comes next.
Our personal injury team helps clients across Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Madison, Hales Corners, Appleton, and Green Bay, navigate all of it with clear communication and steady support. We also work with trusted interpreters so clients can communicate comfortably in Spanish, Burmese, Rohingya, and many other languages.
If you were involved in an 18-wheeler crash, it is worth finding out who can actually be held responsible and what your case may involve before decisions are made by the insurance company.
Natasha Misra Law helps people understand their options and take the right steps early, before evidence is lost or the case is shaped by the other side.
If you are dealing with injuries after a truck accident, contact Natasha Misra Law for a free consultation and get an accident lawyer who’s not just another suit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are choosing to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus. Although there are fewer drivers, cyclists and pedestrians taking to the streets, unexpectedly the rate of serious and deadly accidents has increased as drivers become more reckless.
Additionally, many individuals are suffering from accident injuries that occurred before COVID-19. For personal injury victims, COVID-19 presents a handful of challenges for dealing with their claims and getting the compensation they deserve. Medical treatment for injuries may be difficult to access. There may be more uninsured drivers on the road.
If you were injured in an accident before or during coronavirus, you should speak with a Wisconsin personal injury attorney about your accident injuries. Natasha Misra Law is open and available to discuss your case with a free consultation.
COVID-19 is causing serious financial pressure for individuals, families and businesses. The current stay at home order has forced businesses to close, leading to unemployment and reduced pay.
This financial hardship may create pressure for unrepresented accident victims to accept quick settlement offers for their injuries. Settlement money could bring much needed financial relief. For accident victims who do not have an attorney, insurance companies may try to leverage the current economic climate for their benefit and diminish the value of their claims, delay payments or deny their claims altogether.
While it may be tempting to accept an initial settlement offer from an insurance company during COVID-19, I always recommend speaking with an attorney prior to signing any documents. This will ensure that your rights to a full financial recovery after an accident are protected.
During COVID-19, you may find it difficult to seek medical treatment for your injuries or visit your doctor’s office for ongoing treatment. Stay at home orders may prevent you from leaving home. Your doctor’s office may be open to only emergency cases. You may even be feeling COVID-19 related symptoms yourself. However, telemedicine may be available to you in order to continue your treatment and keep medical appointments while maintaining safe social distancing.
Telemedicine is being frequently used to help individuals gain access to medical treatment during COVID-19. For example, telehealth allows accident victims to speak with medical professionals through teleconferencing and by phone. In addition, physical therapy sessions can also be conducted through teleconferencing. Many providers also have portals that allow patients to communicate with their health care provider through an online patient portal.
If you are unsure of how you can continue to receive medical treatment during COVID-19, you should reach out to your doctor or medical provider to learn what options are available to you. By discussing those options with your doctor or medical provider, you will be able to continue to receive the necessary treatment that you deserve in order to recover from your injuries.
Some Wisconsin-based auto insurers are providing financial relief to their customers through refunds and discounts during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not all drivers will receive these benefits. As more drivers lose their jobs, receive pay cuts and fall behind on monthly bill payments, there may be more uninsured drivers on the road.
If you are injured in a car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver, then you will need to seek compensation from your own insurance company under your uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. You may also have a claim against the personal assets of the at-fault driver; however, recovering compensation from uninsured individuals may be difficult, especially when they are already experiencing financial hardship.
Even when you are dealing with your own insurance company, it is important to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to ensure you receive the full benefit of your insurance claim.
During COVID-19, it is important to continue to seek medical treatment, follow treatment plans, and work with your personal injury attorney to build the best case possible. If you have been recently injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention for your injuries and speak with a personal injury attorney about your case.
If you have questions about how COVID-19 may impact your personal injury case, call Natasha Misra Law today at (414) 210-3834.
My law practice is dedicated to helping people who have suffered injuries in accidents which were not their fault. Born and raised in Milwaukee, I come from a family of medical professionals. My background and experience help me understand and represent individuals injured in accidents.
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