Personal Injury in Minnesota

Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Contingency fees average 33.33%. Six-year statute of limitations — one of the longest nationally. Minnesota has no caps on compensatory damages. No-fault auto insurance requires PIP coverage ($40,000 minimum) before tort claims, with a "threshold" requirement of $4,000 in medical expenses or qualifying permanent injury for non-economic damage claims. Workers' compensation is through the Department of Labor and Industry. Minnesota has specific snowmobile, ATV, and watercraft accident liability provisions.