The Statute of Limitations refers to the time limit for filing a lawsuit. After the Statute of Limitations expires, an injury victim is no longer allowed to seek recourse for their injuries.
The Wisconsin Statute of Limitations varies by the type of case. For a typical Wisconsin personal injury accident, the Statute of Limitations is 3 years, meaning an injury victims has 3 years from the date of accident to settle their claim or file a lawsuit. See Section 893.54 Wisconsin Statutes. However, the 3 year limitation can be shortened depending on the circumstances.