Personal Injury Lawyer in Glenwood Springs, Colorado — Free Case Evaluation

Major Highways & Roads

I-70, CO-82, US-6, CO-13

Major Hospitals

Valley View Hospital

Nearby Ski Resorts

Sunlight Mountain Resort, Aspen Snowmass, Ski Cooper. Learn about ski accident claims in Colorado.

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