Pedestrian Accident Settlements in Colorado
If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident 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.
Pedestrian Accident Settlement Range in Colorado
Nationally, pedestrian accident settlements range from $10,000 to $300,000. In Colorado, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$10,000
Estimated
$45,000
High
$300,000
How Colorado Law Affects Your Pedestrian Accident 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 pedestrian accident settlement.
Factors Affecting Pedestrian Accident Claims in Colorado
- ✓Driver speed and impairment at time of accident
- ✓Whether pedestrian was in a crosswalk or crosswalk area
- ✓Traffic signals and right-of-way compliance
- ✓Visibility and lighting conditions
- ✓Severity of orthopedic and neurological injuries
- ✓Hit-and-run status and uninsured motorist coverage
- ✓Victim's comparative fault
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
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)
Pedestrian Accident Claims in Colorado Cities
If your pedestrian accident 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.