When you’re hurt, you need a lawyer who knows the Upper Peninsula—its roads, courts, insurers, and juries. Vincent R. Petrucelli has represented injury victims across Iron River, Marquette, Escanaba, Houghton, Menominee, Kingsford, and beyond for decades. Local Roads, Real‑World Evidence Black ice on US‑41, deer movements near dusk, logging traffic on county routes, and winter […]
Deadlines that Decide Cases — Statutes of Limitation for U.P. Injury Claims
Miss a deadline and even a strong case can be lost. These general timelines have exceptions; always consult counsel immediately—especially if a government entity or medical provider is involved. Michigan Deadlines (General) Wisconsin Deadlines (General) Federal Tort Claims Act (VA/US Clinics) Why Early Action Helps We lock down evidence, interview witnesses, obtain surveillance and maintenance […]
Uninsured & Underinsured Drivers — Using UM/UIM to Protect Your Family in the U.P.
When the at‑fault driver has no insurance (UM) or too little (UIM), your own policy can bridge the gap. With Wisconsin’s low minimums, UIM is often the path to full compensation after serious injuries. UM vs. UIM Basics UM applies to no‑insurance or hit‑and‑run. UIM pays the difference between your losses and the tortfeasor’s limits […]
Personal Injury Settlements & Attorney Fees — Straight Talk for U.P. Clients
Two questions shape most decisions: What is my case worth? and How do fees work? Here’s a transparent overview based on decades of representing U.P. clients. How Value Is Calculated Liability strength (police report, witnesses, reconstruction), medical evidence (diagnoses, permanency), lost income, future care needs, venue, insurer, and comparative fault. We present a documented, trial‑ready […]
Medical Malpractice — Standards, Notice, Experts & Real‑World Strategy in the U.P.
From misread imaging in Marquette to ER delays in Escanaba or stent complications in Iron Mountain, malpractice cases depend on precise record work and qualified experts. Here’s the roadmap. What Is the ‘Standard of Care’? It’s what a reasonably careful provider would do under like circumstances. Breach plus causation equals liability. Examples: missed stroke, delayed […]
