Old Debts And Time Limits
Wis. Stat. 893.43 — 6 years on a contract, 3 years for an injury
| Claim | Time to sue |
|---|---|
| ClaimA contract, obligation or liability, express or implied | Time to sue6 years after the claim accrues |
| ClaimA motor vehicle insurance policy | Time to sue3 years after the claim accrues |
| ClaimInjury to the person, including in a car accident | Time to sue3 years |
| ClaimWrongful death | Time to sue3 years |
| ClaimWrongful death arising from a motor vehicle accident | Time to sue2 years after the claim accrues |
An uninsured or underinsured motorist claim accrues when the injured person's case against the driver at fault is finally resolved.
Sources for this section (2)
- Wis. Stat. 893.43 — Action on contract
- Wis. Stat. 893.54 — Injury to the person
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.