Personal Injury

 A personal injury claim is a legal process to recover compensation when you are harmed by someone else's negligence. You should consider filing when your injuries are real, documented, and have caused you medical expenses, lost income, or significant pain and suffering. The sooner you act, the better — evidence deteriorates and deadlines are strict.

Colorado allows two years to file most personal injury claims. For motor vehicle accidents, the deadline extends to three years from the date of the accident. Missing this deadline permanently forfeits your right to compensation.

Cases involving fractures or surgical interventions typically settle between $25,000 and $150,000. For severe injuries such as paralysis or traumatic brain injury, settlements can exceed $500,000 or more. As of January 1, 2025, Colorado's non-economic damage cap increased to $1.5 million, significantly expanding potential recovery for serious injuries.

Colorado follows modified comparative negligence at 50%. You can still recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% responsible for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault, you receive 80% of the total damages.

Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine, some injuries take days to appear and delaying care weakens your claim. Call police. Document the scene with photos. Collect witness information. Contact an attorney before speaking to the other party's insurance company.