Motorcycle Rider Dies in Hospital After Colorado Springs Incident

Colorado accident information

Injury statute of limitations

3 years (Motor-vehicle claims get 3 years (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)), an exception to the general 2-year PI rule.)

Wrongful death statute of limitations

2 years (From date of death.)

Fault rule

Colorado uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar: you recover only if you are LESS than 50% at fault; at 50% or more you recover nothing.

Citations

C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n) (auto SoL); C.R.S. 13-21-111 (comparative fault); C.R.S. 13-80-102(1) (wrongful death)

Crash report agency

Colorado State Patrol for state-highway crashes; local agency otherwise. CSP reports commonly via LexisNexis crash portal.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.