The 182-Day Notice Requirement
Under C.R.S. § 24-10-109, you must file written notice within 182 days of the incident with the government entity. The notice must include the date, location, circumstances, and the specific injury or damage. Missing this deadline bars your claim entirely.
Waived Immunity Areas
The CGIA waives governmental immunity for specific categories:
- Motor vehicle operation by a government employee
- Dangerous conditions of public highways and roads
- Dangerous conditions of public buildings
- Dangerous conditions of public hospitals
Damage Caps
Claims against government entities are subject to specific caps under the CGIA:
- $400,000 per person per occurrence
- $1,000,000 per occurrence for all claims