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Bicycle Accident Settlements in Wisconsin

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident 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.

Bicycle Accident Settlement Range in Wisconsin

Nationally, bicycle accident settlements range from $5,000 to $200,000. In Wisconsin, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$5,000

Estimated

$30,000

High

$200,000

How Wisconsin Law Affects Your Bicycle Accident 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 Bicycle Accident Claims in Wisconsin

  • ✓Helmet use and other protective equipment
  • ✓Driver's failure to yield or observe bike lanes
  • ✓Road surface defects and municipal liability
  • ✓Cyclist's compliance with traffic laws
  • ✓Injury severity and recovery timeline
  • ✓Availability of witness statements and dashcam footage
  • ✓Uninsured motorist coverage of the cyclist

Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

Head and traumatic brain injuriesCollarbone and shoulder fracturesRoad rash and skin abrasionsWrist fractures (from bracing for impact)Knee and leg injuriesSpinal fracturesDental and facial injuries

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)

Bicycle Accident Claims in Wisconsin Cities

If your bicycle accident 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.