General Personal Injury: 3 Years
Under C.R.S. § 13-80-101, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Colorado is 3 years from the date of injury. This applies to slip-and-fall, premises liability, product liability, dog bites, and most other PI claims.
Auto Accidents: 2 Years
Motor vehicle accident claims (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian) have a shorter 2-year statute of limitations under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n). This includes collisions with rideshare vehicles and commercial trucks.
Medical Malpractice: 2 Years with Discovery Rule
Medical malpractice claims must be filed within 2 years from the date of discovery of the injury, with an absolute maximum of 3 years from the date of the negligent act (C.R.S. § 13-80-102.5). A certificate of review from a qualified medical expert is required.
Wrongful Death: 2 Years
Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death under C.R.S. § 13-21-204. A survival action for the deceased's pain and suffering before death has the same deadline.
Government Entity Claims: 182 Days Notice
Claims against Colorado government entities (city, county, state) require written notice within 182 days of the incident under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. § 24-10-109). Missing this notice deadline bars the claim entirely.