Wisconsin Truck Accident Lawyer
Cities: Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Racine, Milwaukee
Wisconsin tractor trailer accidents occur primarily in rural areas. We represent victims of truck crashes with an experienced team of lawyers and attorneys. We can handle cases throughout the state including Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Sheboygan, West Allis, Janesville, Oshkosh, Waukesha, Appleton, Racine, and Kenosha.
In Wisconsin, tractor trailer accidents are worse than in the state of neighboring Minnesota. Wisconsin has twice the national average truck carriers (11) and plans on dramatically expanding its highways by 2020. The state has nearly 90 fatalities due to truck accidents every year with roughly 2,700 non-fatal truck accidents. The majority of these accidents occur in the rural parts of the state (75%).
If you’ve been injured in a Wisconsin truck accident you need the skill and experience of lawyers and attorneys that will fight to protect your rights. Our lawyers provide one on one representation for clients throughout the state and throughout the nation. From the minute you call to the minute we win your case, we will be by your side.
Call us today at (800) 732-3070.
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a state located near the center of the Midwestern region of the United States. The state is adjacent to two of the five Great Lakes. The state’s capital is Madison, WI and its most populous city is Milwaukee, WI. In the 2000 census, Wisconsin reported over 5 million residents with 208,000 of those residents in Madison, WI and 597,000 in Milwaukee, WI.
Other major cities in Wisconsin include Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine.
Wisconsin borders Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois. The states well established interstate highways connected with intrastate transportation for semi truck drivers to transport goods throughout the Midwest region.
Wisconsin has two major interstate highways that are less congested than the national average. Wisconsin has a 112,000 mile network of state highways and local roads.
Major Intrastates, Highways, and Interstates
State highways in Wisconsin comprise of roughly 12,000 miles. The state’s
highways are maintained by the
Wisconsin Department of
Transportation.
Interstate Highways In Wisconsin: US-141 freeway connects Milwaukee to Green Bay and is designated at I.43. I-43 interstate connected Milwaukee to Beloit. I-39 connects Wausau and south to Madison and into Illinois.
US Highways In Wisconsin: Wisconsin has fourteen US routes including: US Highway 2, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 41, 51, 53, 61, 63, 141 and 151.
State Truck Highways In Wisconsin: Wisconsin was the first state to setup a posted route numbering system for truckers in 1917. The state refrains from using single digit state routing numbers to prevent a city claiming to be located at Highway number one.
Wisconsin Truck Carriers
Of the top 250 truck carriers in the United States, 11 of those truck carriers are based out of Wisconsin. These 11 account for twice the national average per state. There are also over 7,500 for-hire truck carriers serving the Wisconsin area.
Wisconsin State Highway Plan 2020 (http://www.dot.state.wi.us/projects/state/hwy2020.htm) plans on improving the city linkages in the state by adding highway linkages. When the linkages are completed the state says that 95% of Wisconsin residents will be only 25 miles from a major multilane highway.
Major Counties In Wisconsin
Adams County, Florence County, Marathon County, Rusk County, Ashland County, Fond du Lac County, Marinette County, Sauk Barron County, Forest County, Marquette County, Sawyer County, Bayfield County, Grant County, Menominee County, Shawano County, Brown County, Green County, Milwaukee County, Sheboygan County, Buffalo Green Lake County, Monroe County, St. Croix County, Burnett County, Iowa County, Oconto County, Taylor County, Calumet County, Iron County, Oneida County, Trempealeau County, Chippewa County, Jackson County, Outagamie County, Vernon County, Clark County, Jefferson County, Ozaukee County, Vilas County, Columbia County, Juneau County, Pepin County, Walworth County, Crawford County, Kenosha County, Pierce County, Washburn County, Dane County, Kewaunee County, Polk County, Washington County, Dodge County, La Crosse County, Portage County, Waukesha Door County, Lafayette County, Price County, Waupaca County, Douglas County, Langlade County, Racine County, Waushara County, Dunn County, Lincoln County, Richland County, Winnebago County, Eau Claire County, Manitowoc County, Rock Wood County.
We represent victims of truck accidents in Wisconsin including the counties above plus all 72 counties in the state of Wisconsin.
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Truck Accident Lawyers & AttorneysThe lawyers at the McEwen Law Firm provide expert consultation, legal advice, and representation for persons injured in semi truck accidents. We’ve successfully accepted and resolved trucking injury cases nationwide. Our truck accident lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals are trained to investigate, carefully handle, negotiate, prepare, and develop truck accident cases from start to finish. One of our truck accident attorneys, Peter Kestner has extensive experience with truck accident cases, both as a private attorney and representative for trucking companies. His intimate knowledge of the truck industry, and the Federal regulations that govern it, give his current practice a unique edge—and his clients a distinct advantage. If you or someone you love has been in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering. Our law firm will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, from building a strong case to recovering the money you and your family deserve. To contact the McEwen Law Firm for a free consultation you can call us toll free at (800)732-3070 or contact a lawyer to get started with your truck accident lawsuit online. Our consultations are confidential and there is no obligation. The best part is – you won’t pay any fees unless we win your case. (800) 732-3070 |
