The Statute of Limitation in Personal Injury Cases

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The first consideration when an individual consults an attorney regarding a potential personal injury lawsuit is whether the Statute of Limitations has run out.

A lawsuit, whether it is for an automobile accident, truck accident, or medical malpractice case, must be started, assuming it cannot be settled, within a specified period of time after the injury occurred. If that period of time has already passed, the lawsuit cannot be filed, or if it is filed, it will be dismissed for non-compliance with the statute of limitations.

For example, if person is involved in a car accident in Wisconsin, a lawsuit for personal injuries must be started within three years of the date of the accident. A medical malpractice action in Wisconsin must be commenced generally within the later of three years from the date of injury or one year from the date the injury was discovered, but no longer than 5 years.

The Statute of Limitations may vary, depending on the type of lawsuit and the particular facts of the case. If you believe you have a cause of action, do not hesitate to contact an attorney at Previant, Goldberg, Uelmen, Gratz, Miller & Brueggeman, S.C. as soon as possible.