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Modified Comparative Negligence - Understanding Colorado's 50% Fault Bar

Negligence Law

Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar)

Colorado follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-111). If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.

Damage Caps

No Cap

No limit on non-economic damages

Statute of Limitations

2 years for personal injury

Deadline to file your lawsuit

Understanding Colorado's Negligence Law

What is Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar)?

Colorado follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-111). If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.

Example:

If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they recover $0.

Damage Caps in Colorado

Colorado may have caps on certain damage types; additional research needed for specific amounts

Personal Injury Statistics in Colorado

Average Settlement

$0

Based on reported cases in Colorado

Cases Filed Annually

155,861

Personal injury lawsuits per year

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