Dog Bite Settlements in Colorado

If you have been involved in a dog bite in Colorado, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Colorado follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Dog Bite Settlement Range in Colorado

Nationally, dog bite settlements range from $5,000 to $150,000. In Colorado, 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 Colorado Law Affects Your Dog Bite Claim

Colorado uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar, and also caps non-economic damages in personal injury cases at $250,000 (adjustable for inflation, currently around $613,000 with the court's approval). Medical malpractice cases have a separate cap on total damages. Colorado's 3-year statute of limitations gives plaintiffs additional time to investigate and file their claims.

Under Colorado's modified comparative fault (50% 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 50% or more.

Colorado also imposes a cap of $250,000 on non-economic damages, which may limit the pain and suffering component of your dog bite settlement.

Factors Affecting Dog Bite Claims in Colorado

✓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 Colorado Statutes

•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101 (statute of limitations)
•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-111 (modified comparative fault, 50% bar)
•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-64-302 (med mal damages cap)

Dog Bite Claims in Colorado Cities

If your dog bite occurred in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, or anywhere else in Colorado, 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.