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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 3 years
Fatality Rate: 1.2 per 100k
3 years
Statute of Limitations
70+
Annual Fatalities
1.2 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Wisconsin Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and yield outside crosswalks.

Wisconsin Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 3 years

In Wisconsin, you have 3 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

Wisconsin uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

Wisconsin requires minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$10,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Wisconsin

Milwaukee North Avenue
Madison East Washington
Green Bay Broadway

What Makes Wisconsin Unique

  • Milwaukee and Madison have pedestrian safety programs
  • Harsh winters affect pedestrian safety

Cities We Serve in Wisconsin

Milwaukee
WI
Madison
WI
Green Bay
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Kenosha
WI

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