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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Wisconsin has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (Wis. Stat. § 893.54). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar. Wrongful death has a 3-year SOL. Claims against WisDOT or other state entities require compliance with the Wisconsin Tort Claims Act (Wis. Stat. § 893.82) — notice within 120 days. Wisconsin's dairy and agricultural industries generate substantial exempt commercial truck activity.
3 years from date of accident
Exposure in Wisconsin
Source: WisDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: WisDOT Traffic Safety Data