Wisconsin allows pecuniary damages without a cap, plus loss of society and companionship up to $350,000 for a deceased adult or $500,000 for a deceased minor. Punitive damages are not available. You have three years, or two years if the death was in a motor vehicle accident.
Enter the pecuniary, companionship and pre-death damages, and set the fault split.
Wisconsin's wrongful death statute, Wis. Stat. 895.04, allows pecuniary damages plus loss of society and companionship up to $350,000 for an adult and $500,000 for a minor.
The deadline is three years, or two years for a motor vehicle death, and the Wisconsin jury instruction for the death of a parent explains how the limit applies.
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 Wisconsin statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Wisconsin attorney.