When a fully loaded semi-truck collides with a car on US-41, M-28, or I-75, the results are often catastrophic. Victims face massive medical costs, lasting disabilities, and complex insurance disputes that require experienced semi-truck accident lawyers who understand the stakes. For nearly five decades, Vincent Petrucelli, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), has represented those injured in serious truck-collision cases across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, bringing both technical knowledge and courtroom precision to every case.
Vincent’s reputation as a fearless advocate was cemented in the landmark Wisconsin Supreme Court case Ferdon ex rel. Petrucelli v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund (2005 WI 125), which struck down unconstitutional damage caps—a reminder of his lifelong commitment to full justice for the injured.
Understanding Truck Accident Litigation
Truck cases differ from ordinary auto collisions because they involve federal regulations, corporate defendants, and multiple insurance layers. Petrucelli & Petrucelli investigates every potential cause:
• Driver fatigue and hour-of-service violations
• Improper maintenance and brake failures
• Overloaded or unsecured cargo
• Negligent hiring, training, or supervision by trucking companies
• Defective parts or equipment contributing to the crash
We work with accident-reconstruction engineers, mechanical experts, and medical specialists to build a complete picture of what went wrong and who is responsible.
Michigan and Wisconsin Truck Injury Law
Because our firm practices in both states, we navigate each jurisdiction’s rules seamlessly.
- Michigan: Victims may recover No-Fault (PIP) benefits for medical care and lost wages, as well as pursue “third-party” lawsuits for pain, suffering, and permanent impairment when the injuries are serious.
- Wisconsin: A comparative-negligence system allows recovery for all categories of loss—economic and noneconomic—based on each party’s percentage of fault.
Our Proven Approach
We act quickly to preserve driver logs, electronic control module (black-box) data, and maintenance records before they disappear. We also interview witnesses, subpoena company policies, and retain industry experts who know federal trucking standards inside and out. This rigorous preparation has produced multimillion-dollar recoveries for victims of trucking negligence throughout the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin.
Why Choose Petrucelli & Petrucelli
• Nearly 50 years of trial experience in catastrophic-injury cases
• Recognized Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA regulations and trucking-industry practices
• Proven record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements
• Direct attorney access — you work with Vincent Petrucelli from start to finish
Contact Vincent Petrucelli today at (906) 265-6173 or vincent@truthfinders.com for a free consultation. All cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis — no attorney fees unless we win.
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 — Experience, Precision, and Results in Complex Truck-Accident Litigation
