Burn Injury Settlements in Colorado

If you have been involved in a burn injury in Colorado, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Colorado follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Burn Injury Settlement Range in Colorado

Nationally, burn injury settlements range from $15,000 to $750,000. In Colorado, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$100,000

High

$750,000

How Colorado Law Affects Your Burn Injury Claim

Colorado uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar, and also caps non-economic damages in personal injury cases at $250,000 (adjustable for inflation, currently around $613,000 with the court's approval). Medical malpractice cases have a separate cap on total damages. Colorado's 3-year statute of limitations gives plaintiffs additional time to investigate and file their claims.

Under Colorado's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.

Colorado also imposes a cap of $250,000 on non-economic damages, which may limit the pain and suffering component of your burn injury settlement.

Factors Affecting Burn Injury Claims in Colorado

✓Degree and total body surface area of burns
✓Need for skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
✓Permanent scarring and disfigurement
✓Psychological impact (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
✓Duration of hospitalization and rehabilitation
✓Future medical care and revision surgeries
✓Impact on earning capacity and employment

Common Burn Injury Injuries

First, second, and third-degree burnsSmoke inhalation and respiratory damageElectrical burns and cardiac arrhythmiaChemical burns and toxic absorptionInfection from compromised skin barrierContracture and limited range of motionNerve damage and chronic pain

Relevant Colorado Statutes

•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101 (statute of limitations)
•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-111 (modified comparative fault, 50% bar)
•Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-64-302 (med mal damages cap)

Burn Injury Claims in Colorado Cities

If your burn injury occurred in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, or anywhere else in Colorado, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.