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Wisconsin Statutes Limitation of Actions (Ch. 893) § 893.54. Injury to the person

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1m) Except as provided in sub. (2m), the following actions shall be commenced within 3 years or be barred:

(a) An action to recover damages for injuries to the person, including an action to recover damages for injuries to the person caused or sustained by or arising from an accident involving a motor vehicle.

(b) An action brought to recover damages for death caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another.

(2m) An action brought to recover damages for death caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another and arising from an accident involving a motor vehicle shall be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

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