Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)
Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
2 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, they recover $0.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Minnesota
40,149
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule. The Lubbers v. Anderson (1995) case addressed how Minnesota courts handle comparative fault in complex multi-party cases.
The I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007 killed 13 people and injured 145, resulting in significant wrongful death and injury litigation that ultimately led to a $36.6 million settlement fund.
Minnesota's medical device industry (Medtronic, St. Jude Medical) has produced significant product liability litigation involving pacemakers, defibrillators, and other devices.
Minnesota personal injury cases are filed in District Court, with 10 judicial districts. Hennepin County (Minneapolis) and Ramsey County (St. Paul) handle the most civil litigation.
Minnesota follows the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. The state uses case management and requires initial disclosure of relevant evidence.
Minnesota courts have robust ADR programs, with many counties requiring mediation before trial. Settlement conferences are standard.
Minnesota attorneys are licensed by the Minnesota Supreme Court. For personal injury cases, look for attorneys with experience in Minnesota's 51% comparative fault bar.
The Minnesota Association for Justice is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Medical device and product liability experience is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Minnesota has no general damage caps, though workers' compensation claims have specific limits.
Minnesota's statute of limitations for personal injury is 6 years under Minn. Stat. § 541.05—one of the longest in the nation.
Medical malpractice has a 4-year statute of limitations. Claims against Minnesota government entities require 180-day notice under the Minnesota Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Minnesota are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Minnesota attorney for advice specific to your case.