Wisconsin Pain & Suffering Calculator

Wisconsin has no general cap on pain and suffering, but malpractice noneconomic damages are capped at $750,000 and claims against governments at $50,000. You are barred against any defendant whose negligence is less than yours, and only defendants 51% or more at fault are jointly liable.

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Estimate your pain & suffering

Enter your economic damages, pick severity and the claim type, and set the fault split.

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A malpractice cap, and a 51% line measured defendant by defendant

Wisconsin's comparative negligence statute, Wis. Stat. 895.045, compares your negligence with each defendant's separately, and makes only defendants 51% or more at fault jointly liable.

The only dollar cap on pain and suffering outside government claims is for malpractice, Wis. Stat. 893.55. Punitive damages are limited by 895.043, and the deadline is three years under 893.54.

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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Wisconsin statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Wisconsin attorney.