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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Wisconsin: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
3 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 30 days
Where to File in Wisconsin
Wisconsin applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Wis. Stat. § 895.045). Federal OSHA governs Wisconsin construction. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary construction markets. Milwaukee's ongoing urban redevelopment and Madison's university and commercial construction drive Wisconsin's construction accident volume. WI Circuit Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in Wisconsin
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Wisconsin
Source: Wisconsin Statutes § 895.045