Cochran Firm Wisconsin Legal Blog

When you are injured in a car accident in Wisconsin, you have three years to file a lawsuit. This three-year time period can follow the exact date of the accident, or it can be extended to three years from the discovery of your injury.

The Discovery Rule

Car accident injuries such as traumatic brain injury may take months to show any symptoms, which is why it’s important to have a medical examination immediately following an accident, even if you feel fine.

If an injury is missed during your initial medical examination, or if you did not immediately seek medical assistance, it is possible that you may remain unaware of a serious injury for a long period of time. The Discovery Rule states that if an injury manifests itself months after an accident and can be traced directly back to the accident, victims have three years from the date of the injury’s discovery to file a lawsuit.

The Sooner You File, the Better

Waiting to file your lawsuit can have a negative impact on the outcome. Your medical bills and loss of financial security will compound prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations, and your ability to seek full compensation can also be compromised. Because of this, it’s important to contact an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible after an accident to ensure you are fully awarded for all of your injuries.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Milwaukee or surrounding areas of Wisconsin, don’t wait for the statute of limitations to expire. Please contact the car accident attorneys at the Cochran Firm Wisconsin today to recover the compensation you deserve.