Colorado Personal Injury Laws
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.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Fault Rule
Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$250,000
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.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $23,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $19,000 |
| Dog Bite | $38,000 |
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
Colorado caps non-economic damages at $250,000. This means pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages cannot exceed this amount in most personal injury cases.
For medical malpractice cases specifically, Colorado caps damages at $250,000.
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.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.