Colorado Accident and Injury Laws

Accidents are unfortunately a fact of life, and often lead to expensive medical bills, property damage, and time away from work.

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In order to make accident victims whole again, Colorado has a number of laws on the books protecting the rights of injured individuals and giving them legal recourse against the person or entity who’s responsible. Whether you’ve been the victim of an accident, caused an accident, or are just curious about an issue of state injury law, you’ve come to the right place. FindLaw’s Colorado Accident and Injury law section breaks down some of Colorado’s main injury laws for you, including laws on negligence and the time limits for filing an injury suit. Click on one of the links below to learn more.

Learn About Colorado Accident and Injury Laws

Colorado Negligence Laws

Negligence is a theory of liability that underlies most types of accident and injury lawsuits. This articles covers Colorado’s negligence laws, including the specific elements.

Colorado Civil Statute of Limitations Laws

Colorado’s civil statutes of limitations set forth time limits for how long injured individuals have to file a lawsuit against the person or entity that harmed them. Learn more about these time limits here.