States

Statutes of Limitation

Limits on Damage Awards

Pre-trial Screening and Arbitration

Colorado

§13-80-102.5. 2 years from date of injury, no more than 3 years from act. Foreign objects: 2 years from discovery. Minors under age 6: before age 8.

§13-64-302. $1 million total limit on all damages; $300,000 non-economic limitation.

§13-22-311. Court may refer case to mediation.

§13-22-201 - 223. Voluntary arbitration.

Joint and Several Liability

Expert Witnesses

Colorado Malpractice Attorney Fees

Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund

§13-21-111(5). Defendants are proportionally liable for damages awarded according to percentage of fault, unless act proved deliberate.

§13-64-401. Expert witness must be licensed physician and substantially familiar with standard of care on date of injury.

No limitations.

§10-4-901 - 913. Stabilization Reserve Fund fully outlined and enacted; however, provisions never funded and implemented.