Internal Organ Injuries from Appleton Truck Accidents

 

Severe internal organ damage is one of the most serious consequences of commercial truck collisions in Appleton and throughout Wisconsin. When the immense force of an 80,000-pound semi-truck impacts a passenger vehicle, the resulting trauma can cause devastating injuries to vital organs including the liver, kidneys, spleen, and lungs. These injuries often result from blunt force trauma, rapid deceleration, or penetrating injuries from twisted metal. The complex nature of internal injuries means they may not be immediately apparent at the accident scene, yet they can lead to life-threatening complications requiring extensive medical intervention. For victims, the physical, emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming - from emergency surgery and extended hospitalization to long-term rehabilitation and ongoing medical monitoring. In personal injury claims, internal organ damage often results in substantial damages due to the severity of the injuries, length of recovery, and potential for permanent disability or reduced quality of life.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence system under Wisconsin Statute § 895.045, allowing victims to recover damages as long as they are not more than 51% at fault for the accident. The state's minimum insurance requirements for commercial vehicles include $750,000 in liability coverage, though many carriers maintain higher limits. Victims typically have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Wisconsin's statute of limitations (Wis. Stat. § 893.54). Compensation may include economic damages like medical expenses and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. In cases involving commercial carriers, multiple parties may share liability, including the truck driver, trucking company, vehicle manufacturer, or maintenance providers. Wisconsin also allows for punitive damages in cases of willful or reckless conduct. An experienced Appleton truck crash lawyer will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Click the links below to get information from different types of truck accident attorneys in Appleton including:

 

 

 

Related Resources:

  • Outagamie County Circuit Court Address: 320 S. Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911 Phone: (920) 832-5131
  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Address: 1818 N. Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54911 Phone: (920) 731-4101
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Phone: (608) 266-2000
  • Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Resources of Wisconsin Phone: (262) 770-4882
  • Wisconsin State Patrol - Northeast Region Address: 851 S. Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 Phone: (920) 929-3700
  • Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Driver Requirements Website: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/com-drv-vehs/

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