The following diagram depicts the categories of damages recoverable in personal injury actions in Colorado, including statutory caps, interest, and exemplary damages.

Total Verdict

Note that Colorado is a comparative negligence state with a 50% bar. This means that any negligence of the plaintiff decreases the damages he or she can collect by his or her percentage of fault. If the fact-finder assigns the plaintiff 50% or more of the fault, the plaintiff is barred from recovering damages from the defendant.

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