Colorado Personal Injury Attorneys

Statute of Limitations

2 years

2 years for most personal injury (C.R.S. § 13-80-102); 3 years for motor vehicle injury (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n))

Fault Rule

50%

Modified comparative fault, 50% bar (C.R.S. § 13-21-111)

Damages Cap

$1.5M

Non-economic damages capped under C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5; HB 24-1472 increased the cap to $1.5M for cases filed on or after 1/1/2025, with inflation adjustments. Wrongful death cap raised to $2.125M.

Government-Claim Notice

182 days

Written notice of claim within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. § 24-10-109). Miss the deadline and the claim is barred.

Joint and Several Liability

Several liability

Several liability only (C.R.S. § 13-21-111.5) — each defendant pays only its share of fault, with limited exceptions for conspiracy and concert of action.

Typical attorney fee

33%

33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

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.