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Wisconsin Statutes of Limitations
Statutes of limitations are sets of laws that dictate the amount of time people who suffer injury or loss have to take legal action.
Some of the statute of limitations for the state of Wisconsin are listed below:
- Personal Injury:3 years from date of injury.
- Wrongful Death:3 years from date of death.
- Product Liability:3 years from date of injury.
- Medical Malpractice:3 years but no later than 5 years from date of malpractice.
Wisconsin State Seat Belt Laws: Secondary. A seatbelt is required for all passengers 8 years and older. Please call or email us for a free consultation with an auto accident lawyer near you.
Wisconsin State Helmet Laws: In Wisconsin, all individuals under the age of 18 riding or operating a motorcycle must wear a helmet at all times. Additionally, those individuals with an instructional permit must also wear a helmet. Please call or email us for a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer near you.
Wisconsin State Lemon Laws:
Wisconsin State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Law protect consumers from being stuck with Lemon Cars, Lemon Trucks, and Lemon SUV's .
Repair Attempts: 4 repair attempts or 30 days out of service.
Coverage Period: 1 year or the period described in the express warranty.
Wisconsin State Dog Bite Laws:
In Wisconsin, a dog owner is liable for damages caused by his/her dog when the dog bites or injures a person, regardless of whether the owner knew of the violent nature of the dog. If the owner knew of the dog's violent nature, however, the owner will be liable for twice the amount of damages. When determining the amount of damages, any fault on the part of the injured person is considered by the court.
Wisconsin State Auto Insurance Laws:
Wisconsin State Auto Insurance Information
Types of Coverage Required: Financial Responsibility Only, Uninsured Motorist (not required)
Minimum Coverage: 25/50/10
No Fault State? No
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Wisconsin personal injury lawyer.
If you wish to know how the statute of limitations applies to a specific situation, you should verify the statutory time period and its relevance to your situation with a qualified Wisconsin personal injury lawyer.
