Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Colorado personal injury attorneys who can navigate the new damage cap framework, counter fault-shifting tactics under the 50% bar, and protect government-entity claims under the 182-day notice rule. Whether your injury happened in Denver, Colorado Springs, on I-25, on the I-70 mountain corridor, or skiing at Vail or Aspen, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Two years from the date of injury under C.R.S. § 13-80-102 for most personal injury claims. Motor vehicle injury claims get three years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n). Wrongful death is two years under § 13-80-102(1)(d). Claims against any Colorado public entity require written notice within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.

Under C.R.S. § 13-21-111, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if you are 50% or more at fault you recover nothing. Colorado is stricter than many states — it’s a 50% bar, not 51%. Combined with several liability under § 13-21-111.5, every apportionment decision matters.

Auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes; slip-and-falls; ski and snowboard injuries (Ski Safety Act); recreational injuries (hiking, climbing, rafting); dog bites (strict liability for serious injuries under C.R.S. § 13-21-124); defective products; medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; premises liability (Premises Liability Act); workplace third-party claims; negligent security; and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. Colorado requires insurers to offer UM/UIM equal to liability limits, with written rejection required under C.R.S. § 10-4-609.

Most cases settle, but Denver-area and Boulder juries return real verdicts when liability is clear and damages are well-documented. HB 24-1472’s new cap framework gives experienced counsel a higher target number to push toward in 2025 and beyond.

You must serve written notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The notice has to comply with statutory requirements and be served on the correct entity. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act also limits the damages recoverable against public entities.

Colorado personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Colorado?

Colorado follows modified comparative fault with a 50% bar under C.R.S. § 13-21-111 — recovery is barred if you are 50% or more at fault. The standard personal injury SOL is two years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102 (three years for motor vehicle claims under § 13-80-101). Colorado caps non-economic damages, but HB 24-1472 (effective 2025) raised the cap meaningfully and adjusts it for inflation. Claims against any Colorado public entity must comply with the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. § 24-10-109), which requires written notice within 182 days. Skiing-specific claims under the Colorado Ski Safety Act add another layer.

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Colorado?

Our network includes Colorado personal injury attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Colorado

From the moment you connect with a Colorado personal injury attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Treating Colorado’s 50% fault bar as if it were 51% — it’s stricter than most states

Missing the 182-day notice deadline under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act

Filing under the wrong SOL — 2 years for most PI but 3 for motor vehicle

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Posting about the incident, your activities, or your injuries on social media

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Treating Colorado’s 50% fault bar as if it were 51% — it’s stricter than most states

Missing the 182-day notice deadline under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act

Filing under the wrong SOL — 2 years for most PI but 3 for motor vehicle

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Posting about the incident, your activities, or your injuries on social media

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Common Colorado Personal Injury Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Personal injury attorneys in Colorado work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. With the new $1.5M non-economic cap under HB 24-1472, skilled representation is more valuable than ever. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Colorado Personal Injury Compensation Include?

Economic Damages (No Cap)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped under Colorado law.

Non-Economic Damages (Capped)

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — capped under C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5. HB 24-1472 raised the cap to $1.5M for cases filed on or after 1/1/2025, with inflation adjustments.

Punitive (Exemplary) Damages (Capped)

Available for willful and wanton conduct under C.R.S. § 13-21-102. Capped at the amount of actual damages awarded, subject to enhancement in limited circumstances.

Loss of Consortium

Recoverable by the uninjured spouse for loss of companionship, services, and society.

Wrongful Death (Capped)

Recoverable under C.R.S. § 13-21-201 et seq. Non-economic cap raised to $2.125M in 2025 (no cap for felony homicide). Economic damages uncapped.

Physical Impairment / Disfigurement (Uncapped)

Colorado-specific: physical impairment and disfigurement damages are treated separately from non-economic damages and are not subject to the non-economic cap.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Colorado?

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Colorado?

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Colorado

Common Colorado Personal Injury Mistakes

How Much Do Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Colorado Personal Injury Compensation Include?

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