Colorado Law & Workplace Injury Claims
Colorado's workers' compensation system is the exclusive remedy against your employer for workplace injuries. However, third-party claims against negligent parties other than your employer are permitted and not subject to workers' comp limitations. Third-party claims can recover full damages including pain and suffering, which workers' comp does not cover.
Third-party workplace injury claims follow the 3-year general PI statute. Workers' comp claims have separate deadlines (notice within 4 days, claim within 2 years).
Average Workplace Injury Settlement in Colorado
| Severity | Estimated Settlement Range |
|---|---|
| Low Severity | $10,000 - $30,000 |
| Medium Severity | $50,000 - $200,000 |
| High Severity / Catastrophic | $200,000 - $800,000+ |
Note: These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.
Common Injuries in Workplace Injury Cases
Frequently Asked Questions: Workplace Injury in Colorado
Workplace Injury Claims by City
Get city-specific information about workplace injury claims and local settlement data across Colorado.
Other Colorado Personal Injury Case Types
Find Out What Your Case Is Worth
Get a free, confidential AI estimate based on Colorado verdict and settlement data.
Get My Free Estimate →