If you’ve been in a car accident in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, or anywhere in Wisconsin, the moments afterward can shape your recovery — physically, emotionally, and financially. When no officer arrives to take an official accident report, you might feel like you’ve lost a key piece of your case. But you still have every right to protect yourself and pursue the compensation you deserve.
At Natasha Misra Law, we’ve built our practice on helping accident victims across Wisconsin through challenges just like this. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options, and handle the details so you can focus on getting back on your feet. Here’s what to do next.
If law enforcement isn’t coming, you need to build the record yourself:
Take photos – Capture vehicle damage, license plates, injuries, debris, and the full accident scene from different angles.
Exchange information – Get names, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, license plates, and insurance details from everyone involved.
Talk to witnesses – Politely ask for their contact information and a brief statement about what they saw.
Think of this as creating your own “mini report”; it can become vital evidence later.
Wisconsin law says you must file a Driver Report of Crash within 10 days if:
You file this report with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) — not the DMV. You can do it online or request a paper form. It’s the state’s official record of your crash, and it can make or break an insurance claim.
Report the accident to your insurer as soon as you can. Stick to the facts you documented. Don’t admit fault or guess at details — just provide the evidence you’ve gathered.
Not all injuries show up right away. A stiff neck today could be a serious soft tissue injury tomorrow. Seeing a doctor immediately protects your health and ties your injuries directly to the crash in the medical record.
When there’s no police report, insurance companies often push back harder. Having the right lawyer means you’re not fighting alone. At Natasha Misra Law, we:
You only get one chance to get this right. Call (414) 210-3834 or contact us online for a free consultation. We’ll guide you through the reporting process, deal with the insurance company, and fight for the compensation you deserve. Reach out now to get a lawyer who’s not just another suit.
When it comes to personal injury, no two cases are the same. Every client is different, and the cause and severity of their injuries varies. However, the process of filing a personal injury claim is fairly similar regardless of how an accident occurred. In this blog post, we provide a general overview of the process of filing a personal injury case.
After an accident, the first thing you must do is seek a medical diagnosis for your injuries. The second thing you should do is contact a personal injury attorney. Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations and provide representation on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will not pay any attorney fees unless your case is successful.
During this conversation, the attorney will assess your case by looking at how the accident was caused, the extent of your injuries, and whether or not there is access to financial recovery through insurance. If the attorney believes that you have a case, and you feel as though the attorney would be a good fit for you, then you will have the opportunity to hire that attorney to represent you.
Once you have hired a personal injury attorney, your attorney will begin investigating your accident. Your attorney may, for example, obtain an accident report, collect medical bills, seek witness statements, take photographs of property damage, evaluate your earning capacity, and more.
At Natasha Misra Law, our Milwaukee personal injury attorney work with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals to help establish liability for your accident. More importantly, we will keep you informed at each stage of the investigation to ensure all potential sources of recovery are identified and pursued.
Once your personal injury attorney has investigated your accident and assessed the value of your claim, they will send a demand package to your insurer or the insurer of the person responsible for your injuries. This package of materials will include the necessary documentation for the insurance company to evaluate your claim. It includes documents such as medical records, medical bills, permanency reports, photographs, loss of earnings calculations, mileage reimbursement, etc.
The insurance adjuster will review the demand and respond accordingly by extending an offer or at times rejecting the demand. Once an offer is extended, both sides commonly begin negotiations in effort to reach a settlement.
Some attorneys will look for quick, easy settlements. At Natasha Misra Law, we provide a personalized approach to personal injury and will negotiate to get you the compensation you deserve.
If a settlement is not able to be reached after the demand is reviewed by the insurance company, then your personal injury attorney should be ready to file a personal injury lawsuit. At Natasha Misra Law, we will work closely with you to file a lawsuit and fight for your rights to ensure you obtain full compensation for your losses and injuries.
The first step to getting compensation for your injuries is an initial consultation with a Milwaukee personal injury attorney. At Natasha Misra Law, we offer free consultations. Call our office today to speak with an attorney about your case and determine the best next steps.
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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