Minnesota applies modified-51 comparative fault with a six-year personal-injury statute of limitations — uncommonly long for the United States. For fracture claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Minnesota's modified comparative — 51% bar.
★ band · US federal frame
$15,000 – $80,000
Wrist or arm fracture
Settlement aggregates
The US band is the starting point. Minnesota's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.
★ MN · statute of limitations
6 years for personal injury (uncommonly long); 4 years for medical malpractice
Minn. Stat. § 541.05, § 541.076
★ MN · fault rule
Modified comparative — 51% bar
Modified comparative — recovery barred at 51% claimant fault.
★ fracture · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Minnesota's fault rule and limitation period compare to other US jurisdictions for fracture claims.
Jurisdiction
Fault rule
Limitation
Fracture page
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Modified comparative — 51% bar
6 years for personal injury (uncommonly long); 4 years for medical malpractice
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a fracture claim worth in Minnesota?
Minnesota fracture settlements track the federal US band of $15,000 – $80,000, adjusted for Minnesota's fault rule (modified comparative — 51% bar) (no state-specific cap applies). The position within the band turns on severity, prognosis, recovery time, and the strength of the medical paper trail.
What fault rule applies to fracture claims in Minnesota?
Modified comparative — 51% bar. Modified comparative — recovery barred at 51% claimant fault.
What is the statute of limitations for fracture claims in Minnesota?
6 years for personal injury (uncommonly long); 4 years for medical malpractice. Source: Minn. Stat. § 541.05, § 541.076. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Minnesota's damages caps reduce fracture settlements?
Minnesota does not impose a state-specific cap on the standard heads of damage in fracture cases. The band is constrained by jury verdict ranges and policy limits.
Does Minnesota require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related fracture claims?
Yes. Minnesota requires PIP first-party recovery before tort-based claims.
Should I hire a Minnesota fracture attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Minnesota's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Minnesota personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Minnesota's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Minnesota. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.