Personal Injury
Dedicated representation for accident victims seeking fair compensation for their injuries.
Statute of limitations may apply. Contact us promptly to protect your rights.
When you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, you may be unable to work, and insurance companies are focused on minimizing what they pay - not on what is fair.
At Smith & Associates, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We investigate every detail of your case, work with medical experts to document the full extent of your injuries, and fight aggressively to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Our personal injury practice covers car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims. Whether your case settles through negotiation or requires litigation, we are prepared to advocate for you at every stage.
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State law summary
Wisconsin personal injury law allows recovery for negligence-based injuries, subject to the state's modified comparative negligence rule (51% bar). Most claims must be filed within three years of the injury.
Statute of limitations
3 years
Applies to most personal injury and wrongful death claims. Medical malpractice follows § 893.55 (3 years from occurrence or 1 year from discovery, capped at 5 years with limited exceptions).
Statutes-of-limitations rules vary by case and may have exceptions. Consult counsel before relying on this summary.
Key statutes
Personal injury limitations Wis. Stat. § 893.54
3-year statute of limitations for PI and wrongful death.
Comparative negligence Wis. Stat. § 895.045
51% bar — plaintiff recovers only if their negligence is not greater than the combined negligence of defendants; damages reduced by plaintiff's share.
Source: State_Legal_Data (verified per file). This summary is for general information only and is not legal advice.
Personal Injury FAQ
Answers to common questions about this area of law.
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