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A nighttime collision near the Interstate 43 southbound on-ramp in Sheboygan County sent several people to area hospitals. The crash is a reminder of how quickly a routine left turn can go wrong. It also raises the questions injured occupants and their families often face in the days that follow.
What Happened on State Highway 28
According to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on the evening of August 7, shortly after 9:30 p.m., on State Highway 28 near the I-43 southbound on-ramp. Preliminary findings indicate that a sedan heading west on the highway was turning left onto the ramp when it struck an SUV traveling east. A sheriff’s deputy and a Kohler police officer responded and found both vehicles near the ramp.
Several occupants from the two vehicles were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The on-ramp was closed for a period while crews worked the scene and has since reopened. Details of the crash were reported by WFRV Local 5.
Why Left-Turn Crashes Raise Fault Questions
Left-turn collisions at highway interchanges follow a familiar pattern. A driver turning across oncoming traffic must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. When that judgment fails, the oncoming vehicle often has little time to react.
Fault is rarely settled at the scene, though. Investigators look at speed, sight lines, lighting, and where each vehicle came to rest. Insurance companies conduct their own review, and their conclusions do not always match what the injured occupants experienced. In Wisconsin, the share of fault assigned to each driver directly affects what an injured person can recover, so those early determinations carry real weight.
Steps That Protect an Injury Claim
Injuries described as non-life-threatening can still disrupt work, mobility, and daily routines for months. Whiplash, disc damage, and soft-tissue injuries frequently worsen after the initial adrenaline fades. Anyone hurt in a crash like this one can take a few practical steps early on.
- See a doctor promptly and follow through on the recommended treatment.
- Request a copy of the crash report once it becomes available.
- Photograph vehicle damage and any visible injuries.
- Keep records of medical bills, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs.
- Speak carefully with insurance adjusters, and avoid guessing about fault.
Small gaps in the record tend to grow into arguments later. Consistent documentation closes those gaps before an insurer can use them.
A Sheboygan, WI personal injury lawyer can review the crash report, gather the medical evidence, and handle communication with the insurers involved. That matters most in cases with multiple injured occupants, where several claims may draw on the same insurance coverage and each one affects the others.
Where Legal Help Fits In
At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we have represented injured Wisconsin residents since 1989. Crashes at highway interchanges are among the collision types we see regularly, and we know how insurers approach fault disputes when a left turn is involved.
Our work covers the full course of a claim. We investigate how the collision happened, document the injuries and losses, and press the insurance company for a resolution that reflects what the crash actually cost. When a fair agreement is not offered, we prepare the case for court.
Recovering from a crash takes time, and the legal side should not add to that burden. If you or a family member was injured in a collision caused by another driver, contact a Sheboygan personal injury lawyer at Hickey & Turim, S.C. to discuss your options and understand what your claim may be worth.
