Product Liability Settlements in Wisconsin

If you have been involved in a product liability 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.

Product Liability Settlement Range in Wisconsin

Nationally, product liability settlements range from $10,000 to $500,000. In Wisconsin, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$10,000

Estimated

$75,000

High

$500,000

How Wisconsin Law Affects Your Product Liability 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 Product Liability Claims in Wisconsin

✓Type of defect (design, manufacturing, or marketing)
✓Severity and permanence of injuries caused
✓Whether the product was used as intended
✓Number of victims affected (mass tort potential)
✓Manufacturer's knowledge of the defect
✓Recall history and regulatory compliance
✓Availability of alternative safer designs

Common Product Liability Injuries

Burns from defective electronics or appliancesChoking hazards from children's productsToxic exposure from contaminated productsInjuries from defective auto parts (tires, airbags)Surgical mesh and medical device complicationsPharmaceutical side effects and adverse reactionsElectrocution from faulty wiring or appliances

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)

Product Liability Claims in Wisconsin Cities

If your product liability 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.