Personal Injury in Wisconsin

Wisconsin follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Contingency fees average 33.33%. Three-year statute of limitations. Wisconsin caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice at $750,000 but has no caps in other personal injury cases. Safe place statute (Section 101.11) imposes strict safety requirements on building owners, creating additional liability avenues. Wisconsin has a unique negligence statute (Section 895.045) that addresses contribution among joint tortfeasors. Workers' comp claims are through the Department of Workforce Development with specific hearing procedures.