When a negligent person is immune they cannot be held legally accountable for their negligence. When immunity protects a wrong-doer, the injured person will not be compensated for his or her injuries. Wisconsin has numerous immunity statutes that favor negligent people over injured people. However, you should never assume that immunity applies. If you are injured under circumstances where immunity is a possibility, you should consult an attorney immediately. This is particularly important when the government is negligent. Under such circumstances, there are strict notice requirements that must be complied with on a timely basis in order to pursue a claim.
Some examples of Wisconsin immunity laws that apply fairly commonly in tort cases include governmental immunity, which may extend to governmental contractors, Wis. Stat. § 893.80; recreational immunity, Wis. Stat. § 895.52; equine immunity, Wis. Stat. § 895.481; and contact sports immunity, Wis. Stat. § 895.525. New immunity laws are being enacted frequently so this list will lengthen in the future.
