When a truck's blind spot contributes to a collision in Green Bay, determining each party's degree of fault becomes crucial through comparative negligence analysis. This legal framework examines how both the commercial truck driver's actions and the other motorist's behavior contributed to the accident. Factors considered include whether the passenger vehicle was traveling in the truck's "no-zones" (blind spots), the duration of time spent in these dangerous areas, the truck driver's proper use of mirrors and signals, adherence to lane change protocols, and maintenance of blind spot monitoring systems. For injury victims, understanding comparative negligence is critical because Wisconsin's modified comparative fault system directly impacts compensation eligibility. A thorough analysis considers vehicle positioning, speed, signal usage, witness statements, camera footage, and expert testimony to establish the precise percentage of fault assigned to each party.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Wisconsin's modified comparative negligence law (Wis. Stat. § 895.045) allows injured parties to recover damages as long as they are not more than 51% at fault for the accident. The compensation awarded will be reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault - for example, if damages are $100,000 and the plaintiff is found 30% at fault, they would receive $70,000. Victims have three years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Commercial truck insurance typically provides substantial coverage for blind spot accidents, often exceeding $1 million in liability coverage. Available compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. The presence of properly functioning blind spot monitoring systems and compliance with federal safety regulations can significantly impact fault determination.

If you've been injured in a truck accident, it is likely that you were riding in another vehicle, and the at-fault truck driver could have engaged in any number of dangerous behaviors that resulted in serious injuries. Click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:

• Green Bay car accident attorney;
• Green Bay pedestrian accident attorney;
• Green Bay Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyer;
• Wisconsin bicycle accident attorney;
• Wisconsin distracted driving accident law firm;
• Wisconsin wrongful death claim lawyer;
• Wisconsin spinal cord injury attorney;
• Wisconsin brain injury attorney.

Related Resources

Local Courts

• Brown County Circuit Court
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (Green Bay Division)

Support Services

• Wisconsin Association for Justice
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Crash Investigation Unit
• Green Bay Police Department - Accident Reports Division
• Wisconsin State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Regulatory Resources

• Wisconsin Civil Jury Instructions - Comparative Negligence
• Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual - Blind Spot Safety Guidelines
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Large Truck Blind Spot Regulations
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Guidelines

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