Colorado Personal Injury Laws

Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)

You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Average Settlement Amounts in Colorado

Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Colorado.

Key Colorado Personal Injury 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)

Damage Caps in Colorado

Injury Claims in Colorado

Learn more about specific injury types and how Colorado law applies to each.

Major Cities in Colorado

Personal injury attorneys in Colorado serve clients in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.