When you’re injured in a crash on a rural highway near Ironwood, a snowy intersection in Marquette, or a forest road near Escanaba or Sault Ste. Marie, you need attorneys who understand both Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws and Wisconsin’s liability system. If you’re searching for experienced vehicle accident lawyers, our firm brings the depth of knowledge and regional insight necessary to protect your rights.
For nearly five decades, Vincent Petrucelli, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), has represented victims of catastrophic vehicle collisions throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin — including truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian impacts, and snowmobile collisions.
Vincent’s reputation extends far beyond regional lines: he was a key figure in the landmark Wisconsin Supreme Court case Ferdon ex rel. Petrucelli v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund (2005 WI 125), which struck down malpractice-damage caps as unconstitutional, affirming his commitment to fighting for full justice for the injured.
We Handle Every Type of Motor-Vehicle Case
- Car and SUV collisions
- Semi-truck and commercial-vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle crashes and roadway defects
- Pedestrian and bicyclist injuries
- Recreational and off-road vehicle crashes
- Snowmobile and ATV accidents
Michigan Auto-Accident Claims
Michigan’s No-Fault Law governs most crashes that occur across the Upper Peninsula — whether on US-2 in Iron Mountain, M-28 in Munising, or I-75 in St. Ignace. Victims are entitled to two distinct types of recovery:
1. No-Fault (PIP) Benefits
Under MCL 500.3101 et seq., your own insurer must pay:
- All reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative expenses
- Wage loss for up to three years
- Replacement-service expenses for help with household duties
These benefits are economic losses — they compensate for cost, not pain.
2. Liability (Third-Party) Claims
When another driver’s negligence causes serious impairment of a bodily function (as defined in MCL 500.3135), you can pursue a third-party lawsuit for:
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Proving a “threshold injury” requires objective medical evidence — and that’s where Petrucelli & Petrucelli’s trial experience makes a difference. We work with orthopedic, neurological, and biomechanical experts to translate medical data into persuasive courtroom testimony.
Truck Accident Litigation
The Upper Peninsula’s highways — US-41, M-35, M-28, and I-75 — see heavy commercial traffic from iron mines, paper mills, and cross-state haulers. Truck accidents often involve federal safety violations, driver-fatigue logs, and defective equipment. Vincent Petrucelli’s team investigates:
- FMCSA log-book and hour-of-service compliance
- Brake-system and load-securement failures
- Negligent hiring and supervision by trucking companies
Our firm has achieved multimillion-dollar results in catastrophic truck-collision cases by combining technical reconstruction with human storytelling that resonates with Upper-Peninsula juries.
Learn more about Truck Accidents.
Motorcycle & Recreational Vehicle Accidents
Motorcyclists and snowmobile riders face unique risks on rural roads and trails near Houghton–Hancock, Iron River, Manistique, and Newberry. When visibility is poor and insurance adjusters try to blame the rider, Vincent Petrucelli steps in to prove negligence and recover full compensation under both no-fault and liability provisions.
Learn more about Motorcycle Accidents.
Wisconsin Auto-Accident Claims
Across the border — in Florence, Marinette, Oconto, Green Bay, and Door County — different rules apply. Wisconsin follows a comparative-negligence liability system, not no-fault. Victims may recover for:
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical costs
- Rehabilitation and vocational losses
- Lost wages and loss of future earnings
Because Vincent Petrucelli practices in both Michigan and Wisconsin courts, clients benefit from his dual-state expertise. Whether a crash occurred near Iron Mountain, Menominee, or Green Bay, he can guide you through both insurance systems seamlessly.
Why Choose Petrucelli & Petrucelli
- Nearly 50 years of trial experience across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin
- Recognized Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Landmark constitutional advocate in Ferdon ex rel. Petrucelli
- Proven record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in motor-vehicle injury cases
- Compassionate, client-centered representation — you speak directly with Vincent Petrucelli
Contact Vincent Petrucelli today at (906) 265-6173 or vincent@truthfinders.com.
Where We Serve Clients
Ironwood • Bessemer • Wakefield • Ontonagon • Houghton • Hancock • Calumet • Laurium • L’Anse • Baraga • Marquette • Ishpeming • Negaunee • Gwinn • Republic • Iron River • Crystal Falls • Iron Mountain • Kingsford • Norway • Escanaba • Gladstone • Manistique • Munising • Newberry • St. Ignace • Sault Ste. Marie • Menominee • Cedar River • Watersmeet • Copper Harbor • Eagle Harbor • Trenary • Bark River • Chassell • Florence (WI) • Marinette (WI) • Oconto (WI) • Green Bay (WI) • Door County (WI).
Petrucelli & Petrucelli — Advocates for Justice, Partners in Healing Across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin
