A collision with a large truck, whether it’s a semi, big rig, or 18-wheeler, can change your life in an instant. With their massive size and weight, commercial trucks cause some of the most catastrophic injuries and tragic fatalities on Wisconsin roads.
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Your Trusted Injury Lawyer
Since launching his law practice in 2000, Toby P. Mulholland has been a dedicated advocate for clients suffering serious injuries. He has extensive experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, premises liability, dog bite cases, and catastrophic injury litigation.
Toby’s distinguished career is marked by his skill in litigation, participating in numerous trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions. His innovative approaches to depositions have consistently resulted in successful outcomes for even the most complex cases. Clients appreciate his ability to navigate high-stakes situations with a creative, results-oriented approach.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident, you need more than just a personal injury attorney. You need a Milwaukee truck accident lawyer with the resources, experience, and tenacity to go up against powerful trucking companies and their insurers.
At Mulholland Injury Law, we understand the unique complexities of truck accident cases. From federal regulations to black box data, we know how to uncover the truth, prove negligence, and pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to. We don’t just take on cases. We take on causes.
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Source: WisDOT final year-end crash statistics, large truck crashes, 2025.
Truck accident claims are more complex than standard car crash cases. Here’s why:
Accidents involving large trucks often result in traumatic injuries or death due to the sheer force of impact.
Drivers, trucking companies, maintenance crews, or even manufacturers could be at fault.
Trucking companies must follow strict FMCSA rules; violations can significantly impact liability.
Trucking and insurance companies often act fast to limit their financial exposure, sometimes within hours of the crash.
Without a skilled and aggressive lawyer by your side, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or pressured into a lowball settlement. That’s where we come in.
Our truck accident lawyers have investigated and litigated a wide range of commercial vehicle crashes caused by:
Despite laws limiting drive hours, drowsy driving remains a top cause of crashes.
Worn brakes, bald tires, and steering issues can lead to deadly accidents.
Truckers texting, eating, or using in-cab technology can cause fatal mistakes.
Pressures to meet tight delivery deadlines often lead to dangerous behavior.
Shifting loads can cause rollovers or jackknife accidents.
Drug or alcohol impairment is tragically still seen in the trucking industry.
Companies are responsible for hiring qualified, properly trained drivers.
We work with accident reconstruction experts and investigators to uncover every contributing factor and hold all negligent parties accountable.
Federal FMCSA rules apply to interstate trucks on Milwaukee freeways such as I-94 and I-43, and Wisconsin adds its own. A violation of any of these can be strong evidence of negligence.
11 hours
A property-carrying driver may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, may not drive past the 14th hour after coming on duty, and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving.
49 CFR 395.36 months
Motor carriers only have to keep drivers’ records of duty status and supporting documents for six months, which is why evidence needs to be preserved quickly.
49 CFR 395.80.04
Wisconsin prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more, half the 0.08 limit for most drivers. Federal rules also bar any alcohol use within 4 hours before going on duty.
Wis. Stat. § 346.63(5) 49 CFR 392.5$750,000
For-hire carriers hauling general freight across state lines in trucks of 10,001 pounds or more must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, and up to $5 million for certain hazardous materials.
49 CFR 387.9Unlike typical car accident claims, liability in truck accident cases often extends beyond just the driver. Responsible parties may include:
Our legal team investigates every angle and builds a claim that leaves no stone unturned. We’re not afraid to take on large corporations, and we don’t let them hide behind layers of liability.
Truck accidents can result in devastating and often permanent injuries such as:
Victims often face long-term disability, emotional trauma, and overwhelming medical costs. We fight for maximum compensation to secure your future.
A successful Milwaukee truck accident claim can help you recover:
Truck accident cases often involve significantly higher settlements due to the severity of injuries and available insurance coverage. We aggressively pursue every available dollar on your behalf.
Taking the right steps immediately after an accident is critical:
Trucking companies may send legal teams or investigators to the scene quickly. You need someone protecting your rights just as fast.
3 years
Wisconsin law generally gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. But evidence can disappear fast, including black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records. The sooner you hire an attorney, the stronger your case will be.
Wis. Stat. § 893.54A wrongful death lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident must be filed within 2 years under Wis. Stat. § 893.54(2m).
If a City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County or other government vehicle or employee may be responsible, written notice of the claim generally must be served within 120 days under Wis. Stat. § 893.80.
Under Wisconsin’s comparative negligence law, you can still recover if your negligence was not greater than the negligence of the party you are seeking damages from, but your award is reduced by your share of the fault (Wis. Stat. § 895.045).
Summarized from the Wisconsin Statutes, the Code of Federal Regulations, WisDOT, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office as of October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions, so talk to a lawyer about the dates in your case.
Choosing the right lawyer can make all the difference in your recovery. Here’s what sets us apart:
We treat every case with the seriousness it deserves. You’ll never be treated like just a number at our firm.
Thorough investigations may take weeks to months, especially when multiple parties are involved. Our team moves quickly to preserve evidence and start building your case right away.
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, the trucking company may still be liable, especially if they failed to supervise or knowingly hired an unqualified driver.
Absolutely. Early settlement offers are almost always far below what your case is worth. Never accept without legal advice.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, lost income, medical costs, and other damages. We evaluate every aspect of your case to ensure you’re fully compensated.
Federal rules only require motor carriers to keep drivers’ records of duty status and supporting documents for six months (49 CFR 395.8). That is why it matters to have a lawyer request that the company preserve its logs, black box data and maintenance records as soon as possible.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office patrols the expressways in Milwaukee County, while the Milwaukee Police Department handles most crashes on city streets. The Wisconsin State Patrol investigates some crashes as well. Your crash report comes from whichever agency responded.
For-hire carriers hauling general freight across state lines in trucks of 10,001 pounds or more must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage under 49 CFR 387.9, and certain hazardous materials require up to $5 million.
Claims against a Wisconsin government body follow Wis. Stat. § 893.80. Written notice of the circumstances generally must be served within 120 days, and special limits can apply. Claims against the City of Milwaukee go to the City Clerk, Attn: Claims, 200 E. Wells St., Room 205.
Don’t let a trucking company or their insurer downplay your injuries or delay your justice. We’re ready to fight for you, and we don’t get paid unless you win.
Contact Mulholland Injury Law today for a free consultation. Call us at (414) 286-9299 or fill out our online form to get started. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve and help you rebuild your life.
