We found no statutory cap on pain and suffering in Vermont. You recover if your negligence is not greater than the defendants' combined, reduced by your share, and each defendant pays only its own proportion. Since 2024, comparative negligence cannot reduce recovery in sexual-conduct negligence claims.
Enter your economic damages, pick severity, and set the negligence split.
Vermont's comparative negligence statute, 12 V.S.A. 1036, lets you recover if your negligence is not greater than the defendants' total, and makes each defendant pay its own share. The Supreme Court explained in Stannard v. Harris (1977) that the statute leaves joint tortfeasors liable only severally.
The deadline for most injuries is three years under 12 V.S.A. 512, and malpractice has its own rule in 12 V.S.A. 521.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Vermont statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Vermont attorney.