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Strict Liability and the Serious Bodily Injury Standard in Colorado Dog Attacks
Do You Have to Prove a Dog Was Dangerous to Bring a Colorado Dog Bite Claim? Usually not. Colorado dog bite laws allow many victims with serious bodily injuries to pursue strict liability without proving the owner knew the dog was dangerous. Less severe injuries may still support a negligence claim depending on the…
Navigating Colorado UM/UIM Stacking Rules After a Hit and Run
Most Colorado drivers carry uninsured motorist coverage and assume one policy is the entire safety net. After a hit and run on I-25 or a side street in Aurora leaves them with real losses and no identifiable driver, they call their insurer and accept whatever single-policy limit the adjuster puts on the table. The…
How Colorado Modified Comparative Fault Rules Impact Your Settlement Math
Insurance adjusters are not neutral referees. The moment you file a claim after an accident in Colorado, they start building a case: not for you, but against you. Colorado’s modified comparative negligence law gives them a precise tool to do it, because your recovery shrinks with every percentage point of fault they pin on…
How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement in Colorado
After an accident, you may experience financial stress and uncertainty about your future. Fortunately, if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, Colorado law allows you to pursue compensation for your accident-related losses. It’s important to get the most from your claim since you generally cannot go back and ask for more damages once you’ve…
What Is the Difference Between Ordinary Negligence and Gross Negligence?
Most personal injury claims in Colorado are based on negligence. However, there is a difference between ordinary negligence and gross negligence. These two legal concepts are often confused, but they represent different levels of wrongdoing and can impact the potential damages awarded in a case. Overview of Ordinary Negligence Ordinary negligence is the basis…
Colorado’s Non-Economic Damage Caps
Colorado recently enacted significant reforms to its non-economic damage limits in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. In 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1472 and raised long-standing damage caps. These new limits took effect on January 1, 2025. Higher Caps for Personal Injury Claims Colorado law places statutory limits on…