Key Facts: Ward, Colorado
Major Highways & Roads
CO-72, Lefthand Canyon Dr
Major Hospitals
Boulder Community Health
Nearby Ski Resorts
Eldora Mountain. Learn about ski accident personal injury claims in Colorado.
Colorado Personal Injury Law for Ward Residents
If you have been injured in Ward or anywhere in Boulder 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 Ward are filed in Boulder County Court. The local legal landscape, jury pools, and judicial tendencies in Boulder County can affect case outcomes.
Personal Injury Case Types in Ward
We cover all personal injury case types in Ward and Boulder County. Get a free personal injury settlement estimate.
Common Injuries in Ward
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