Were you injured in an accident in Manitowoc?
At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we are trial-tested personal injury lawyers committed to thorough preparation in every matter.
If you suffered an injury in Manitowoc because of another party’s carelessness, the first priority is getting the medical treatment you need. The second is making sure someone holds the responsible party accountable. Our Manitowoc, WI personal injury lawyer has been doing exactly that for injured clients across Wisconsin since 1989. Contact Hickey & Turim, S.C. to discuss your situation.
A personal injury case arises whenever someone is harmed by another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. The injured person has the right under Wisconsin law to seek compensation for their losses, but exercising that right effectively requires legal knowledge, investigative resources, and a willingness to challenge insurers who refuse to pay what a claim is worth.
Manitowoc County recorded 9 traffic fatalities in 2024 according to WisDOT county data, a figure that does not capture the far larger number of injury-producing crashes or the non-traffic accidents that generate personal injury claims in the area. Falls at retail stores, construction site mishaps, dog attacks, and incidents on poorly maintained property all contribute to a steady stream of injury claims across the county.
Accidents caused by negligence come in many forms. The firm handles the following categories of personal injury cases for clients throughout Manitowoc and Manitowoc County.
Car accidents. Vehicle collisions on I-43, along US-10, and throughout the city of Manitowoc produce injuries ranging from whiplash to traumatic brain injury. We handle claims against at-fault drivers and their insurance carriers from the initial investigation through resolution.
Truck accidents. Manitowoc County’s industrial economy means heavy commercial vehicles share the road with everyday drivers. Crashes involving semi-trucks and other large vehicles often produce catastrophic injuries and involve complex liability questions tied to the trucking company, the driver, and maintenance contractors.
Slip and falls. Property owners who fail to fix known hazards or warn visitors about dangerous conditions can be held liable for injuries that result. We represent clients hurt in falls at grocery stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, and other commercial or residential properties across Manitowoc.
Bicycle accidents. Cyclists struck by motor vehicles in Manitowoc are entitled to the same legal protections as other road users. These crashes tend to produce severe injuries because the cyclist has virtually no physical protection from the impact.
Dog bites. Wisconsin holds dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries, meaning the victim does not have to prove the owner knew the animal was dangerous. We help bite victims recover compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and emotional harm.
Wrongful death. When negligence causes a fatal injury, surviving family members may bring a claim for lost financial support, funeral costs, and loss of companionship. Our firm handles these cases with the seriousness they require, pursuing every available category of recovery on behalf of the family.
Workers’ compensation. Employees hurt on the job in Manitowoc may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury claim if a third party caused or contributed to the accident. Understanding which path applies is critical to maximizing recovery.
Construction accidents. Scaffolding collapses, falls from height, and equipment malfunctions are common sources of construction site injuries. Liability may extend to the general contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer depending on the circumstances.
The firm has represented thousands of injured clients since 1989, and that volume of experience informs how we evaluate, prepare, and present each new case. David Turim has been licensed in Wisconsin since 1985 and has built his career on plaintiff-side injury and workers’ compensation work. Joshua M. Turim, who joined the firm in 2010, has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for more than a decade and carries a 10.0 Avvo rating. Both earned their Juris Doctor degrees from Marquette University Law School, and both are members of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. That combination of credentials and courtroom experience is what sets a personal injury attorney in Manitowoc, WI apart from firms that rely solely on volume settlements.
Hickey & Turim, S.C. has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients throughout Wisconsin. Past outcomes do not guarantee a particular result in any future case. They do reflect the firm’s standard approach: investigate the facts, calculate every dollar the client is owed, and prepare the case as if it will be tried.
Personal injury cases in Manitowoc County follow a general progression, though the specific timeline varies based on injury severity and the conduct of the opposing insurer.
The process begins with medical treatment. No attorney should calculate a settlement demand before you have finished treating or reached maximum medical improvement. Rushing to settle while you are still in physical therapy or awaiting a follow-up surgery almost always leaves money on the table.
Once treatment concludes, your attorney assembles the full damages picture: medical bills, lost income documentation, records of pain and functional limitations, and any future care needs identified by your physicians. That package is sent to the insurance company as a formal demand. Negotiations follow. Some cases settle within weeks of the demand. Others stall because the insurer disputes liability or low-balls the offer.
If negotiations fail, your attorney files a lawsuit in the Manitowoc County Circuit Court. Litigation adds time. Discovery, depositions, and potential mediation or trial can extend the case by 12 months or more. Under Wisconsin’s filing deadline in Wis. Stat. § 893.54, you must file suit within three years of the date of injury. Missing that window eliminates your right to recover.
A personal injury claim in Wisconsin requires proof of three elements: a duty of care owed by the defendant, a breach of that duty, and injuries caused by that breach. Once liability is established, the question becomes compensation.
Wisconsin allows recovery for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical bills, future treatment costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and the broader impact the injury has on your daily life. The state does not cap these damages in most personal injury actions, and understanding how damages are calculated is essential to evaluating any settlement offer.
Wisconsin’s comparative fault law under Wis. Stat. § 895.045 allows partial recovery even if the injured person shares some blame for the accident. But your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, and you recover nothing if your share reaches or exceeds 51 percent.
A few factors carry disproportionate weight in determining the outcome of a Manitowoc personal injury case.
Speed of medical treatment. Seeking care immediately after an injury creates a documented connection between the accident and your condition. Delays give insurers an opening to argue your injuries came from something else.
Preserving evidence. Physical evidence deteriorates. Witness memories fade. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. The earlier an attorney gets involved, the more evidence remains available.
Being aware of the statute of limitations. Wisconsin’s three-year deadline sets how long you have to file a personal injury claim. Letting too much time pass before consulting an attorney puts the entire claim at risk.
Insurance adjuster tactics. Most personal injury victims underestimate how aggressively the insurance company will work to minimize their payout. By the time they realize what is happening, critical deadlines and evidence have often been lost.
The more information you bring to your first meeting with a personal injury attorney, the faster and more accurately your attorney can evaluate the strength and potential value of your claim. Useful documents include:
The accident or incident report filed with law enforcement or the property owner
Photographs of the scene and your injuries taken as close to the date of the incident as possible
All medical records and bills associated with your treatment, documentation of any income you have lost
Any written communication from the insurance company including claim numbers and settlement offers.
Your attorney will walk through these materials with you, explain the law that applies, and give you a candid assessment of what to expect going forward.
Manitowoc’s mix of industrial traffic, lakeside roads, and aging infrastructure contributes to a pattern of accidents concentrated in certain areas.
Dangerous streets and intersections:
South 12th Street and Columbus Street, a well-documented crash-prone intersection near Lincoln High School where residents have petitioned for additional traffic controls
Calumet Avenue (State Highway 42) through central Manitowoc, where commercial traffic, turning movements, and pedestrian crossings create daily conflict points
Washington Street corridor, a primary east-west route carrying heavy traffic through the downtown area
Dangerous highways:
Interstate 43, the main north-south highway through Manitowoc County connecting Green Bay to Milwaukee, with elevated crash rates during winter conditions
US-10/State Highway 310, running east-west through the city and carrying commuter and commercial traffic
State Highway 42 and County Highway VV intersection in the Town of Two Rivers, the site of fatal and serious-injury crashes documented by the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office
You do not have to handle the insurance company alone, and you do not have to accept whatever they offer first. A personal injury case has deadlines and evidentiary requirements that become harder to meet with each passing week. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with our Manitowoc personal injury lawyer.
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I was very apprehensive about contacting a lawyer for my workmen’s comp. claim. I’ve never had any good experience in the lawyer department. But thanks to Joshua Turim, I have new found gratitude! To say he went above and beyond for me is an understatement. Anytime I contacted him, he answered me lightning fast. Even though my claim wasn’t a huge amount, he still went out of his way to get me what I deserved. If anyone you know needs a great lawyer, Josh and his firm is the place to call!!
Tracy D.
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He settled my case after many months of preparation and ultimate negotiation, keeping me informed along the way. He knew what I expected for an outcome, and explained every detail in laymen’s terms. Josh took all the time necessary to explain the process. I never felt like I didn’t understand. I recommend Josh to anyone looking to resolve a workers’ compensation claim without additional strain.
Denice L.
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I found him from the Yellow Pages and after consulting with several other of his peers I hired Josh. The fit was right. He’s been my counsel for nearly 5 years now. My case was not an easy one. Workers’ Comp moves slow and methodical. Believe me, I’m thankful I had a professional who is very experienced and knowledgeable about the system on my side. We’ve reached a very good settlement and I know I can continue to count on Joshua Turim should any need arise.
Thanks Josh.
Terry B.
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