Wisconsin Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
3 years from injury or 1 from discovery
Discovery Rule
1 year from discovery, 5-year limit
Damage Cap
$750,000
Key Statute
WI medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Wisconsin
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Wisconsin:
- Minors under 10: file until 10th birthday
- Foreign object: 1 year from discovery
- Patient Compensation Fund
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Wisconsin
Verdict
$4.4M
Uterine rupture during VBAC
No immediate surgical availability during trial of labor after cesarean.
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