Wisconsin Car Accident Settlement and Verdict Amounts for 2024

Our team searched through the published case results of Wisconsin personal injury law firms to determine the range of settlement and verdict amounts in car accident cases in the state. Based on the information we gathered, the highest amount received by a plaintiff was $5.9 million and the lowest was $34,500. 

The range reflects the varying types and severity of injuries sustained by the victims, as well as the coverage limits of the applicable car insurance policies. Aggressive legal representation in rejecting lowball settlement offers also helped the injured parties get compensation commensurate with their losses.

Examples of Settlement and Verdict Amounts for 2024 Car Accident Cases in Wisconsin

• A collision near an intersection resulted in soft tissue injuries in the victim’s neck and back. The accident claim alleged that the defendant was driving negligently, crashing into the victim’s vehicle. The case concluded with a $34,500 settlement in 2023.

• In 2021, a minor passenger obtained a $100,000 settlement for injuries she sustained in a T-bone collision. The girl’s mother accused the at-fault driver of negligence for failing to yield the right-of-way and making a careless left turn. The accident caused head and face injuries to the victim. She was also diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.

• A car crash in 2021 resulted in a hip fracture in a woman from Pardeeville. She settled her claim for damages for $150,000. The woman was injured when her vehicle was struck at an intersection by another driver, who failed to yield the right-of-way. Her injury resolved without residual pain or discomfort. 

• A 17-year-old who suffered disabling injuries from a head-on collision in the Town of West Bend accepted a case settlement worth $5.9 million. The crash happened at the intersection of Hwy 144 and Hwy 33. The teenager’s legal team used experts in accident reconstruction, life care planning, and life expectancy to support her claim.

• A jury awarded over $172,000 to a farmer who suffered a whiplash from a rear-end accident with a driving instructor and his student. The farmer’s medical bills included visits to a chiropractor and treatment at Mayo Clinic for chronic neck pain. The case went to trial after the at-fault parties’ insurance providers denied liability and minimized the victim’s injuries.

• An insurance company settled an auto accident case in Calumet County for $250,000 after the victim's lawyer rejected its initial offer of $50,000. The settlement amount represented the full policy limit, as well as the cost of surgery that the victim had to undergo to fix a broken finger. The injured motorist also suffered multiple cuts and abrasions as a result of the crash, which was caused by the at-fault driver disregarding a stop sign.

• A Waupaca County car accident case led to a jury award of $1.3 million to the plaintiff. Lisa, the plaintiff, was riding a car as a passenger when it crossed the center line and hit a van. Her injury resulted in total impairment of her right arm.

• A woman gravely injured in a head-on collision received $2,000,000 in compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The accident occurred on a state highway when the at-fault driver crossed the center line and struck the victim’s vehicle head-on. The woman had a leg fracture and experienced chronic pain as a result of the crash. The settlement amount included $500,000 in prejudgment interest and $1,500,000 in liability and umbrella insurance payments, up to the policy limits. 

• A former furniture maker recovered $650,000 in damages for injuries caused by a car that veered into his lane. The accident left the man with a fractured pelvis and nerve damage, preventing him from resuming his pre-injury employment. He used the compensation he received to start a new business. 

Recover the Compensation that You Deserve

Ultimately, filing a claim for damages after a car accident requires legal expertise to succeed. Hiring a competent car accident attorney is worth considering if you want maximum compensation for your injuries. A lawyer’s experience negotiating with insurance companies and arguing before a jury will bring you one step closer to recovering the damages you are entitled to.