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What does statute of limitations mean?

Statute of limitations is a word used to describe the amount of time you have after the injury-causing accident to file a claim. If you try to file after the statute of limitations has expired, then your claim will be denied. In the state of Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for a personal injury accident is 3 years.

If a local or state entity was involved in the accident, however, then different rules apply. You must file your claim within 120 days of the incident for it to be considered valid.

If you would like to speak directly with an attorney about your specific situation, contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-2874.

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