What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under C.R.S. §§ 13-80-102, 13-80-101(1)(n).
Personal injury Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under C.R.S. §§ 13-80-102, 13-80-101(1)(n). The full rule is: 2 Years (3 if motor vehicle).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Colorado?
Two years for general tort actions "regardless of the theory upon which suit is brought" — but three years where the injury arose out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle.
Can the Colorado deadline for personal injury be extended?
This is the trap in Colorado. Cox v. Jones holds that the more specific motor-vehicle language in paragraph (n) controls over the general two-year period. Confusing the two is a common and expensive mistake. Section 13-81-103 tolls for minors until 18.
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 personal injury?
Colorado's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Colorado:
