Statute of Limitations
- 3 years with Discovery Rule. (Wis. Stat. Ann §893.54)
- Medical malpractice – 3 years from date of injury or 1 year from date of discovery, whichever is later, but no more than 5 years from the date of the act or omission. Foreign object cases must be brought within 1 year from date of discovery or reasonable discovery or 3 years from date of incident. Minors must bring suits against health care providers within 3 years of date of injury/1 year from date of discovery or by age ten. (Wis. Stat. Ann §893.55; Wis. Stat. Ann §893.56)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages are limited to $750,000. (Wisc. Stat. Ann. §893.55)
Statute of Limitations
- 3 years with Discovery Rule. (Wis. Stat. Ann §893.54)
Damages Cap
- Judgment for damages for pecuniary injury from wrongful death may be awarded to any person entitled to bring a wrongful death action. Additional damages not to exceed $500,000 for death of a minor and $350,000 for death of an adult. (Wis. Stat. Ann. §895.04(4))
- Abuse of Individuals at Risk – (Wis. Stat. Ann. §§940.285)
- Elder Abuse Reporting System – (Wis. Stat. Ann. §§46.90)
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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
