Hazards & Risk Factors
Monument Hill ice storms, Denver Tech Center congestion, construction zones through Colorado Springs, Pueblo to Trinidad high-speed rural stretches, merging ramps in Denver metro, winter weather closures
Major Intersections
I-70 in Denver, I-76 in Denver, US-36 in Westminster, I-225 in Aurora, US-24 in Colorado Springs, US-50 in Pueblo
Annual Crashes
12,000+
Fatality Rate
Above state average
Colorado Law & Your Rights
- 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.
- Statute of Limitations: 2 years for auto accidents, 3 years for general PI.
- Government Entity Claims: If a road defect or maintenance failure caused the accident, you may have a claim against the government entity responsible, subject to the 182-day notice requirement under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.
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FAQ
Seek medical attention immediately. Document the scene with photos. Get witness contact information. File a police report if applicable. Do not admit fault. Contact a Colorado personal injury attorney to protect your rights.
Liability depends on the specific circumstances. For highway accidents, the at-fault driver is typically liable. For property conditions, the property owner or government entity maintaining the road may be responsible. Colorado's comparative fault system (50% bar) applies.