How Wisconsin’s Statutes of Limitations Affect Your Injury Claim

When you sustain serious injuries in an accident in Wisconsin, you should not waste too much time deciding whether to file a personal injury claim because Wisconsin's statute of limitations may be as short at 120 days, depending on the circumstances of your injury.

Some examples of Wisconsin's statutes of limitations include: 

• personal injuries (such as motor vehicle accidents) - 3 years;
• claims against a city or county (a slip and fall accident on a sidewalk, for example) - 120 days;
• claims involving a policy for fire insurance - 1 year; and
• claims involving minors and mentally ill people - up to 5 years. 

If you miss the Wisconsin's statute of limitations, you could miss out on all compensation you may be entitled to. This is why it would be beneficial to have a Milwaukee personal injury attorney handle your case.

If it can be determined that someone else's negligence led to your injuries, your attorney will ensure you meet all deadlines and will help you seek compensation for any of the following: 

• current and future medical expenses;
• mental and physical pain and suffering;
• lost wages;
• altered quality of life;
• incidentals related to your injuries; and
• wrongful death benefits (if you lost a loved one in a Wisconsin accident). 

To learn more about how Wisconsin's statutes of limitation can affect your personal injury claim, visit our article library. 

Contacting a Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney

A Wisconsin accident can impact more than just your short-term health. Serious or permanent injuries may require hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment and rehabilitation costs. If your injuries also prevent you from working for an extended period of time, you likely will not be able to handle these costs on your own. If someone's negligence caused your accident, you shouldn't have to shoulder these substantial expenses.

Working with an experienced Milwaukee personal injury attorney can make a huge difference in the outcome of your claim. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in the Milwaukee area, order our FREE DVD - Valuable Insurance Information Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know and contact a Milwaukee personal injury  attorney at Hupy and Abraham for a no-cost consultation on your case - 800-800-5678.