What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102.5.
Medical malpractice Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-102.5. The full rule is: 2 Years (3-yr repose).
When does the clock start for medical malpractice in Colorado?
Two years from when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, with a three-year statute of repose.
Can the Colorado deadline for medical malpractice be extended?
The three-year repose has statutory exceptions, including knowing concealment and a foreign object left in the body. Colorado caps damages under the Health Care Availability Act.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for medical malpractice?
Colorado's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for medical malpractice ranges from 1 year to 4 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Medical Malpractice Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the medical malpractice deadline in Colorado:
