MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Governor Scott Walker signed a number of bills Thursday, including one shortening the amount of time people have to recover damages from vehicle crashes.
Under the new legislation, court actions to recover property damages through car insurance policies must be filed within 3 years, instead of 6 years.
In cases of death, lawsuits must be filed within 2 years, instead of 3 years.
The legislation was written by Representative John Spiros, a Republican from Marshfield, and Senator Frank Lasee a Republican from De Pere, and passed the Assembly by a vote of 61-36.
It was agreed to by the Senate on a voice vote.
You can see learn about all the bills Governor Walker signed into law, by clicking here.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)