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Dog Bite Settlements in Wisconsin

If you have been involved in a dog bite 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.

Dog Bite Settlement Range in Wisconsin

Nationally, dog bite settlements range from $5,000 to $150,000. In Wisconsin, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$5,000

Estimated

$35,000

High

$150,000

How Wisconsin Law Affects Your Dog Bite 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 Dog Bite Claims in Wisconsin

  • ✓Severity of bite and extent of injuries
  • ✓Scarring and disfigurement, especially facial
  • ✓Prior history of the dog's aggressive behavior
  • ✓State liability laws (strict liability vs. one-bite rule)
  • ✓Homeowner's or renter's insurance coverage
  • ✓Psychological trauma and PTSD
  • ✓Medical treatment and reconstructive surgery costs

Common Dog Bite Injuries

Deep lacerations and puncture woundsFacial scarring and disfigurementNerve damageBone fractures from attackInfection (including rabies risk)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Tendon and muscle damage

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)

Dog Bite Claims in Wisconsin Cities

If your dog bite 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.