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Eau Claire sits where Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 53 meet, and that makes it a busy hub for the box trucks, cargo vans, and semis that supply stores and homes across the Chippewa Valley. When one of those delivery drivers rear-ends you on Clairemont Avenue, backs into you in a parking lot, or strikes you on a neighborhood street, you may be up against a delivery company, a contractor, and multiple insurers. Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm helps injured people in Eau Claire work through those claims.
Our Eau Claire office handles delivery vehicle crashes throughout the area as part of our Wisconsin delivery truck accident practice. We work to identify who employed or contracted the driver, which policies cover the vehicle, and what your claim should include. Case evaluations are free, we are available 24/7, and there is no fee unless you are paid.
⚠ Time-Sensitive: Wisconsin Law Limits Your Window to File
Hit by a delivery truck in Eau Claire? Wisconsin generally gives you 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but the fleet data that can prove your case may be overwritten much sooner.
Free case evaluations, available 24/7. No fee unless you are paid. Meet with us at our Eau Claire office on West Madison Street.
Delivery crashes in Eau Claire tend to happen where freight traffic meets local traffic. Box trucks and tractor-trailers move along Interstate 94 and the U.S. 53 bypass to distribution and retail sites, then exit onto Clairemont Avenue, Hastings Way, and the commercial areas near Golf Road, where shoppers, turning cars, and crowded parking lots raise the risk of a collision.
Smaller vans and app-based drivers spend their days on residential streets, around the UW-Eau Claire campus, and in downtown neighborhoods on both sides of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers. Those routes put delivery drivers close to pedestrians, cyclists, and children, and Eau Claire winters add snow, ice, and early darkness to every stop.
Heavy trucks merging and exiting along I-94 and U.S. 53 create speed differences that lead to rear-end and sideswipe crashes.
Loading zones and parking lots near busy shopping corridors are common sites for backing and turning crashes.
Vans making dozens of residential stops can strike pedestrians, cyclists, and parked cars.
Heavy delivery vehicles need more room to stop on snow and ice, and drivers must adjust for conditions.
Most delivery crashes start with a driver under pressure to stay on schedule. Speeding between stops, rolling through intersections, and checking a scanner or navigation screen while moving all raise the risk, and that kind of distracted driving can violate Wis. Stat. § 346.89, which bars activities that interfere with safe driving.
Other frequent causes include backing without a spotter, double-parking that forces traffic into oncoming lanes, fatigue from long routes, overloaded or poorly secured cargo, and skipped brake and tire maintenance. When the vehicle is a semi or a large box truck, the crash may also involve the federal safety issues common in Eau Claire truck accident cases.
A delivery truck claim may involve several responsible parties, and finding each one can increase the coverage available. The driver is responsible for careless driving, and an employer is generally responsible for crashes its employees cause on the job, as well as its own failures in hiring, training, or scheduling.
Many deliveries are now handled by contractors or app-based drivers, and companies often argue the driver was an independent contractor. How the work was actually directed matters more than the label on the contract. Vehicle owners, leasing companies, loaders, and maintenance shops may also share fault, and box trucks rated at 10,001 pounds or more can be subject to federal commercial vehicle rules that produce additional evidence. App-based drivers raise coverage questions similar to those in rideshare accident claims.
Our Eau Claire attorneys represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and families in claims involving the following.
We also represent pedestrians and cyclists hurt by other vehicles throughout Eau Claire.
Crashes with box trucks and semis can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple fractures, and even a cargo van can seriously hurt a pedestrian or cyclist. Lower-speed and backing crashes often cause whiplash, disc injuries, and shoulder damage that worsen over several days.
Seriously injured people in the Chippewa Valley are often treated at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, the region’s Level II trauma center, while others go to HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital or Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Keeping every record and following your treatment plan helps connect your injuries to the crash.
Delivery drivers injured on the job may have two claims. Workers’ compensation generally covers employees hurt while working regardless of fault, and if another driver caused the crash, a separate claim against that driver can cover losses workers’ compensation does not, such as pain and suffering. Whether you were classified as an employee or a contractor affects what is available, so it helps to have both claims reviewed together.
You generally have 3 years from the date of a delivery truck crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Wisconsin. If the crash caused a death, the family’s wrongful death claim must be filed within 2 years.
2 Years
Usually from the date of death, under § 893.54(2m)
Crashes in Eau Claire are typically handled in Eau Claire County Circuit Court if a lawsuit becomes necessary, though most claims resolve through negotiation. Families who lost someone can learn more about wrongful death claims in Eau Claire, where the shorter deadline leaves less time to act.
A delivery truck claim seeks payment for the losses the crash caused. Depending on your situation, compensation may include the following.
| Medical Expenses | Emergency care, imaging, surgery, therapy, and expected future treatment. |
| Lost Income | Wages missed during recovery and reduced earning ability after a lasting injury. |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of daily life. |
| Property Damage | Repair or replacement of your vehicle, bicycle, or other damaged property. |
Large commercial fleets often carry substantial insurance, but smaller vans and app-based drivers may not. When coverage falls short, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy under Wis. Stat. § 632.32 may help close the gap.
Delivery fleets track their vehicles closely, and we move quickly to secure that data before it is lost. That can include GPS and telematics records, stop and route logs, scanner activity, dashcam video, maintenance records, and the driver’s training file, along with the police crash report and nearby surveillance footage.
We then identify every company and policy tied to the vehicle and handle communication with the insurers, preparing your claim as though it may go to trial. Our attorneys represent injured people throughout Wisconsin, and our Eau Claire clients can meet with us in person or reach us around the clock. You pay nothing up front, and our fee comes only from a recovery.
These steps protect your health and your claim after a crash with a delivery vehicle.
Wisconsin requires an immediate police report for crashes with injuries or apparent damage of $1,000 or more under Wis. Stat. § 346.70.
See a doctor the same day if you can, even if you feel fine, and keep every follow-up appointment.
Capture company markings, the plate, any USDOT number, and the scene before vehicles move.
Note the driver’s name, employer or contractor, insurance, and contact details for witnesses.
Avoid recorded statements to the company’s insurer until you have spoken with a lawyer.
A free case evaluation helps preserve fleet data and protect your deadlines.
Our Eau Claire office is on West Madison Street near downtown, and we meet with clients from across the Chippewa Valley, including Altoona, Chippewa Falls, and Menomonie.
Here are answers to the questions Eau Claire residents ask us most often after a crash with a delivery vehicle.
Often both. Employers are generally responsible for crashes their employees cause on the job, and a company can also be liable for its own negligence. When a contractor employed the driver, the contracts and the way the work was controlled decide who shares responsibility.
You generally have 3 years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. A wrongful death claim arising from a vehicle crash must be filed within 2 years.
Case evaluations with our firm are free, and there is no fee unless you are paid. Our fee comes out of the recovery at the end of the case, so there is nothing to pay up front.
Yes, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship. Wisconsin requires that claim to be filed within 2 years when the death arose from a motor vehicle crash.
Coverage depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. App-based platforms often provide coverage only during certain stages of a delivery, so the timing and the driver’s personal policy both matter.
No. We have an office in Eau Claire on West Madison Street, so you can meet with us locally, and we are available 24/7 by phone.
A crash with a delivery truck can leave you facing a large company and its insurers while you are still recovering. William Pemberton founded our firm to stand up for injured people across Wisconsin, and our Eau Claire team brings that commitment to every delivery truck case we take on.
Contact Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm or call (608) 448-6242 to schedule your free case evaluation. We are available around the clock, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
The client suffered nine puncture wounds to the right arm, requiring surgery to remove bone fragments and clean out the injuries. After accumulating over $30,000 in medical bills, we secured a $150,000 settlement and reduced medical liens by one-third, helping maximize the client’s recovery.
The client suffered a concussion, whiplash, and cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain after a slip-and-fall on the property, resulting in $189,009.19 in medical bills. We negotiated a $115,000 settlement and secured a 40% reduction of the medical lien—saving $15,927.32—leaving a lien balance of $39,407.33, so the client kept a far greater portion of their recovery.
The client slipped on snow/ice in a workplace parking lot while taking out trash, suffered a broken right femur and required right-hip surgery, and later experienced numbness/tingling in the left leg. The firm declined a $30,000 pre-suit offer, filed suit, and secured a $105,000 settlement to compensate for the client’s injuries.
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
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