Personal Injury in Colorado

Colorado follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Contingency fees typically 33.33%. The state has a two-year statute of limitations (three years for motor vehicle accidents). Colorado caps non-economic damages (adjusted annually, currently approximately $642,180). Medical malpractice has a separate $1 million cap with a $300,000 cap on non-economic damages. Colorado's outdoor recreation industry creates unique liability issues for ski resorts, adventure sports, and recreational activities — the state has specific assumption-of-risk statutes (Ski Safety Act). Workers' compensation is administered through the Division of Workers' Compensation with specific medical fee schedules.