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.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
2 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
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.
Colorado may have caps on certain damage types; additional research needed for specific amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Colorado
155,861
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Colorado follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar rule. The Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. Martin (2014) case addressed how Colorado courts handle comparative fault in complex railroad injury cases.
Colorado's ski resort liability cases have shaped recreational injury law nationwide. The Colorado Ski Safety Act limits resort liability, but cases like Stamp v. Vail Corp. (2015) have defined the boundaries of operator responsibility.
The state has seen significant oil and gas industry litigation, with workers injured in drilling operations and residents affected by environmental contamination seeking substantial damages.
Colorado personal injury cases are filed in District Court for claims over $15,000. Colorado has 22 judicial districts. Denver and Jefferson County handle substantial civil dockets.
Colorado follows the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. The state uses mandatory disclosure requirements early in litigation, reducing discovery disputes.
Many counties require Early Neutral Evaluation or mediation before trial. Colorado courts actively manage cases toward resolution, with strict compliance with scheduling orders.
Colorado attorneys are licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court. For personal injury cases, look for attorneys experienced with Colorado's 50% comparative fault bar and damage caps.
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association is the state's leading plaintiff attorney organization. Ski resort and outdoor recreation injury experience is valuable in this state.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Colorado's medical malpractice damage caps ($1 million total) affect case evaluation.
Colorado's statute of limitations for personal injury is 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102. Auto accident claims also have a 3-year limit for property damage.
Medical malpractice has a 2-year statute of limitations with a 3-year statute of repose. Claims against Colorado government entities require 180-day notice under the Governmental Immunity Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Colorado are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Colorado attorney for advice specific to your case.