Personal Injury Lawyer in Durango, Colorado — Free Case Evaluation

Major Highways & Roads

US-160, US-550, CO-3

Major Hospitals

Mercy Regional Medical Center

Nearby Ski Resorts

Purgatory Resort, Telluride Ski Resort, Silverton Mountain. Learn about ski accident claims in Colorado.

If you have been injured in Durango or anywhere in La Plata County, Colorado personal injury law provides the framework for your claim. Key factors include:

• Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar): Under C.R.S. 13-21-111, you can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage.
• Statute of Limitations: 3 years for general PI, 2 years for auto accidents, 2 years for medical malpractice (discovery rule applies).
• Noneconomic Damage Cap: Approximately $642,180 (adjusted for inflation), can be increased to ~$1M with clear and convincing evidence.
• At-Fault System: Colorado is NOT a no-fault state. The negligent party's insurance pays for your damages.

Cases in Durango are filed in La Plata County District Court. The local legal landscape, jury pools, and judicial tendencies in La Plata County can affect case outcomes.