# Wis. Stat. § 904.07: Subsequent remedial measures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.07

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 904.07
- **Heading:** Subsequent remedial measures
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 904 / Section 904.07

## Text

When, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct in connection with the event. This section does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted, or impeachment or proving a violation of s. 101.11 .

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R87 (1973).

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 904.01 Definition of “relevant evidence”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.02 Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.03 Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.04 Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.05 Methods of proving character.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.06 Habit; routine practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.07 Subsequent remedial measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.08 Compromise and offers to compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.09 Payment of medical and similar expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.10 Offer to plead guilty; no contest; withdrawn plea of guilty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.11 Liability insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.12 Statement of injured; admissibility; copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.13 Information concerning crime victims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 904.14 Inadmissibility of statement by health care provider of apology or condolence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C904_S904.14.md)

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