Construction Accident Settlements in Colorado
If you have been involved in a construction accident 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.
Construction Accident Settlement Range in Colorado
Nationally, construction accident settlements range from $15,000 to $400,000. In Colorado, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$15,000
Estimated
$60,000
High
$400,000
How Colorado Law Affects Your Construction Accident 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 construction accident settlement.
Factors Affecting Construction Accident Claims in Colorado
- ✓OSHA safety violation documentation
- ✓Third-party contractor or subcontractor negligence
- ✓Scaffold, ladder, and fall protection compliance
- ✓Equipment maintenance and defect history
- ✓Property owner's duty to maintain safe conditions
- ✓Severity and permanence of disabilities
- ✓Workers' compensation lien offset on recovery
Common Construction Accident Injuries
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)
Construction Accident Claims in Colorado Cities
If your construction accident 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.