What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)(a).
Personal injury Deadlines in Wisconsin
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)(a).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Wisconsin?
Three years for an action to recover damages for injuries to the person.
Can the Wisconsin deadline for personal injury be extended?
A payment made in advance or in settlement of either a personal injury or property damage claim can extend the personal-injury limitation under § 893.12, where the claimant has both. A claim against a governmental body requires notice under § 893.80, and filing suit before the 120-day denial period expires does not toll the clock.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Wisconsin?
Often, yes. Notice of injury within 120 days under Wis. Stat. § 893.80. Section 893.80 requires written notice of the circumstances of the claim to the governmental body within 120 days of the event, plus an itemised statement of relief sought. The body then has 120 days to allow or disallow the claim. Colby v. Columbia County hol…
How does Wisconsin compare to other states for personal injury?
Wisconsin's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Wisconsin:
