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.
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When a snowplow accident happens, it can leave you hurt, confused, and facing bills you didn’t expect. These crashes often happen fast, in bad weather, and on roads that are hard to see. You may be wondering who pays for your damages and whether you even have a case, especially when a government-owned truck is involved.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we know how stressful these accidents can feel. Our team helps injured Wisconsin drivers understand their rights and the money they may be able to recover after a snowplow accident. We want you to know your options, so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal side.
Snowplow accidents can happen for many reasons. Sometimes the plow driver makes a mistake. Other times, another driver acts unsafely around the plow. Understanding the cause of your crash helps determine who may be responsible.
Common causes include the following:
Wisconsin Statute § 346.915(2) requires drivers to give snowplows extra room. Drivers must stay at least 200 feet behind a working snowplow on roads with speed limits over 35 miles per hour and at least 75 feet behind on slower roads, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Snowplow accidents are often more complicated than a typical car crash. This is because plows may be operated by a government agency, a private contractor, or a driver working for the county or city. Figuring out who is responsible takes careful investigation.
Depending on the details of your crash, responsibility may fall on the following parties:
Claims against government-owned vehicles can involve special rules and shorter deadlines than a typical injury claim. This makes it especially important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after your crash.
Wisconsin follows a comparative negligence rule, which means more than one party can share fault for a crash. If you are found partially at fault, it can reduce the amount of compensation you receive. Our team can gather police reports, weather records, witness statements, and other evidence to help show how the crash happened.
The steps you take right after a crash can make a real difference in your case. Acting quickly helps protect both your health and your legal rights.
Here is what we recommend doing after a snowplow accident:
Snow and ice can also make roads dangerous long after a plow has passed. If you slipped or crashed on an icy surface elsewhere, our page on black ice liability in Wisconsin parking lots explains how property owners may be held responsible too.
Every case is different, but injured drivers may be able to recover compensation for several types of losses. This can include medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repair costs, and pain and suffering. Because snowplow accidents can involve larger vehicles, injuries are sometimes more serious than in a typical car crash.
If a commercial vehicle or larger truck was involved in your crash, we can explain how these claims can differ from standard car accident cases. If your crash happened on someone else’s property, such as a parking lot that wasn’t properly cleared or salted, our premises liability lawyers are here to help.
Pemberton Personal Injury helps injured people across Wisconsin after serious accidents. We understand that snowplow crashes can raise extra questions, especially when a government-owned vehicle is involved. Our team can investigate the crash, gather evidence, and deal with the insurance companies while you focus on healing.
You should not have to face the aftermath of a snowplow accident alone. If you were hurt in a snowplow accident in Wisconsin, contact our team for a free case evaluation. We can listen to what happened and explain your options.
With four offices across the state, we're never far from where you need us.
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
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.
The client sustained catastrophic injuries in a car accident — dislocated ribs and multiple vertebrae (including C3–C4, L4–L5, S1), a C2–3 cord lesion with right leg pain/weakness, concussion with loss of consciousness, abrasions, and ongoing neck, shoulder, back, knee and hip problems, as well as anxiety, depression and PTSD. With medical bills totaling $203,240.17, we secured a $595,000 settlement to compensate the client for extensive physical and psychological harms and to maximize their recovery.
The client was injured in an auto accident, sustaining injuries to the left shoulder, lower back, left hand, as well as whiplash and dental damage. The insurer initially refused to make any settlement offer. We filed suit and secured the full $500,000 policy limit without the need for depositions or trial, while also reducing liens by $30,242.98.
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