Personal Injury Claims in Englewood, Colorado

If you have been injured in Englewood or anywhere in Arapahoe 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 Englewood are filed in Arapahoe County Court. The local legal landscape, jury pools, and judicial tendencies in Arapahoe County can affect case outcomes.