You just got rear-ended at a stoplight in Madison. The other driver seems cooperative, and the damage doesn’t look too bad, so you both decide not to call the police. A few days later, your neck starts to hurt, your car needs more repairs than you thought — and now you’re wondering how to file a claim.
But then reality hits: there’s no accident report. Can you still file a car accident claim in Wisconsin?
The short answer is yes — but it can be more complicated. At Natasha Misra Law, we’ve helped drivers across Milwaukee, Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, and Hales Corners handle accident claims with and without accident reports. Here's what you need to know.
An accident report serves as an official, third-party record of your accident. It often includes:
Insurance companies often rely on accident reports when deciding how to handle a claim. Without one, the process can feel like your word against the other driver’s.
Yes. You can still file a car accident claim without an accident report — but your claim will likely need stronger supporting evidence.
That includes:
Without an accident report, it’s even more important to act quickly and stay organized. The insurance company may be more likely to challenge your version of events, delay your claim, or offer less than you deserve.
This is a common issue when there’s no report to back up what really happened. At the scene, the other driver may admit fault or apologize — but a week later, their insurance company says you were to blame.
That’s why it’s always a good idea to involve the police, even in minor crashes. In Wisconsin, you’re legally required to report the accident to police if:
If you’ve been injured in a crash and there’s no accident report, it’s a smart idea to speak with a personal injury attorney early on. At Natasha Misra Law, we help people who’ve been hurt in car accidents navigate claims, even when the case starts out messy or unclear.
We’ll help gather the evidence, build your case, and handle communication with the insurance companies — so you can focus on recovering. Our personal injury team works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win.
We also offer multilingual support through a professional translation service, so if you or a loved one speaks Spanish, Burmese, Rohingya, or another language, we’re ready to help.
No accident report? Don’t panic — and don’t give up on your claim. Whether your accident happened in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Hales Corners, Madison, or Appleton, we’re here to help you figure out the next step and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Get a free consultation today. You deserve answers. You deserve to recover.
The City of Milwaukee has allowed the arrival of Lime electric dockless scooters to provide more transportation choices and expand public transport.
The law defines an electric scooter as a device that weighs less than 100 pounds and does not exceed more than 20 miles per hour when powered by an electric motor. Electric bicycles, mopeds, and personal assistive mobility devices, for example, are not electric scooters.
Electric scooters are not allowed to be ridden on sidewalks. Electric scooters are not to be operated on any public sidewalk, pedestrian path in the public parks, or on public school grounds.
Electric scooter riders are instructed to follow all rules of the road. Generally, electric scooters follow many of the same traffic laws as bicycles on the road. When available, electric scooters may use the bicycle lane and any paths designated for use by bicycles.
Riders are encouraged to use helmets while riding an electric scooter. The maximum speed limit for electric scooters is 15 mph.
Drivers of motor vehicles may overtake electric scooters so long as vehicle drivers exercise due care. Vehicles must allow a safe distance, not less than 3 feet clearance, when passing the electric scooter.
When parking electric scooters, the general goal is to keep streets and pedestrian walkways unobstructed. The electric scooter may be parked on the sidewalk or similar areas designated for the parking of bicycles.
It is important that vehicle drivers, electric scooter riders and even pedestrians understand the rules of the road for e-scooters. If you have been injured in an electric scooter accident, you should consult an experienced Milwaukee personal injury attorney - Natasha Misra Law. Call our office today at (414) 210-3834 for a free consultation.
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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