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Burn Injury Settlements in Wisconsin

If you have been involved in a burn injury in Wisconsin, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Wisconsin follows the modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Burn Injury Settlement Range in Wisconsin

Nationally, burn injury settlements range from $15,000 to $750,000. In Wisconsin, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$100,000

High

$750,000

How Wisconsin Law Affects Your Burn Injury Claim

Wisconsin uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar under Wis. Stat. § 895.045, meaning plaintiffs who are more than 50% at fault cannot recover. The state caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $750,000. Wisconsin's major urban centers of Milwaukee and Madison produce the bulk of personal injury litigation, while rural areas tend toward more conservative verdicts.

Under Wisconsin's modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 51% or more.

Factors Affecting Burn Injury Claims in Wisconsin

  • ✓Degree and total body surface area of burns
  • ✓Need for skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
  • ✓Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • ✓Psychological impact (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
  • ✓Duration of hospitalization and rehabilitation
  • ✓Future medical care and revision surgeries
  • ✓Impact on earning capacity and employment

Common Burn Injury Injuries

First, second, and third-degree burnsSmoke inhalation and respiratory damageElectrical burns and cardiac arrhythmiaChemical burns and toxic absorptionInfection from compromised skin barrierContracture and limited range of motionNerve damage and chronic pain

Relevant Wisconsin Statutes

  • •Wis. Stat. § 893.54 (statute of limitations)
  • •Wis. Stat. § 895.045 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
  • •Wis. Stat. § 893.587 (med mal non-economic cap)

Burn Injury Claims in Wisconsin Cities

If your burn injury occurred in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, or anywhere else in Wisconsin, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.