Time is of the essence when it comes to legal issues, but it’s especially important to be aware of your rights when you are filing a personal injury claim. Each state sets its own laws regarding the personal injury statute of limitations, and failing to check those laws or misinterpreting the laws could lead to you losing your right to file a lawsuit against a negligent party.

While the statute of limitations does specify how long you have to file a claim, that doesn’t mean you should take your time when it comes to seeking compensation. The sooner you reach out to a Colorado personal injury lawyer, the sooner you can learn more about your options. Call Colorado Accident Attorneys at 303-567-7981 to discuss your claim in greater detail or fill out a contact form and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Please Note – Below are GENERAL guidelines about the Statute of Limitations for personal injury matters in Colorado. Please contact us immediately to discuss the specific details because each matter varies based on the unique circumstances.

One crucial fact you must know is that Colorado approaches personal injury claims in a way that’s different from what most other states do. In most states, car accidents are lumped in with other personal injury suits. However, Colorado has a separate statute of limitations for car accident claims and non-car accident claims. You have two years to file a non-motor vehicle related personal injury claim. However, if your claim is regarding injuries caused by a motor vehicle, you have a three-year statute of limitations.

While three years is the general rule for car accident claims, there are many scenarios in which this deadline is not applicable. The attorneys at Colorado Accident Attorneys can guide you through your specific statute of limitations.

If you must sue the government to receive compensation, you have a much shorter timeframe in which you must work. Certain government entities and employees are immune to personal injury lawsuits under Colorado law.

Three years is generally enough time to initiate a lawsuit and stay within the statute of limitations. But what happens if someone fails to file their lawsuit in time? While they can still file, it is nearly guaranteed that the at fault party’s legal team will ask the court to dismiss the case because the statute of limitations has passed. Unless there is a good reason that the case is being filed outside the statute of limitations, the court will almost certainly grant that request. At that point, the victim has no recourse for their injuries.

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, there is a lot at stake. You may have medical bills piling up, unexpected time away from work, property damage, and more. This isn’t the time to try your hand at the legal industry and handle your own claim. This is the time to rely on personal injury attorneys who know exactly what it takes to build a solid case and hold negligent parties accountable.

If you’re ready to start your car accident claim and demand the money you are owed, we’re ready to get started. Schedule your free consultation right now by reaching out online or calling us at 303-567-7981.