Truck Accident Lawyers in Colorado
Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Denver, Colorado Springs and Lakewood. 14 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Colorado, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.
Colorado is a key trucking corridor for east-west and north-south interstate freight, with I-70 carrying transcontinental traffic and I-25 connecting it north-south. Denver's metro is a major distribution hub. Colorado caps non-economic damages — a significant defendant-favorable feature compared to neighboring states.
Colorado truck accident law — key points
Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Colorado. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.
Statute of limitations
3 years for personal injury
2 years for wrongful death
Three years for motor vehicle accidents (more generous than the typical 2-year PI SOL — Colorado specifically extends MV cases). Two years for wrongful death (C.R.S. § 13-80-102).
Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
Modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (C.R.S. § 13-21-111). You can recover only if your fault is less than 50%.
Damages caps
Yes — non-economic damages capped
Non-economic damages capped at $613,760 (adjusted for inflation) in ordinary cases, doubled to $1,227,520 for catastrophic injury with clear and convincing evidence (C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5, indexed annually). Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future care) are NOT capped.
Top 5 truck accident law firms in Colorado
Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.
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Matlin Injury Law - Truck and Car Accident Lawyers
Google ★ 5 · 114 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Colorado Springs personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 2
Springs Law Group - Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyer & Personal Injury Attorney
Google ★ 5 · 565 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Colorado Springs personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 3
Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers®
Google ★ 4.9 · 74 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Colorado Springs personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 4
The Matos Law Firm LLC
Google ★ 4.9 · 108 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Lakewood personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 5
Bachus & Schanker Best Overall
Google ★ 4.7 · 1,982 reviews Editorial 9.6/10 · Long-established Colorado PI practiceSee full profile and sources →
Looking for firms in a specific city? Denver, Colorado Springs and Lakewood.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado truck accident cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Colorado give 3 years for car/truck cases instead of 2?
Colorado's legislature specifically extended the SOL for motor vehicle accidents (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)(I)). Most other PI claims have a 2-year SOL. This is favorable to victims — but don't rely on it: evidence still gets lost quickly after a crash regardless of the legal deadline.
Are damages capped in Colorado truck accident cases?
Non-economic damages (pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment, etc.) are capped — currently at $613,760 in standard cases, double for catastrophic injury. Economic damages (medical bills, lost income, future care, property loss) are not capped. The cap is one of the more restrictive in the western US.
Colorado truck accident guides
Deadline
Statute of limitations
3-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.
Action guide
What to do after a truck accident in Colorado
24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.
Settlement data
Average settlement amounts in Colorado
Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Colorado jury tradition and damages caps.
Fault rules
Colorado comparative negligence explained
How Colorado divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.
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States with similar laws to Colorado
Same comparative-fault rule (modified-50): Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee.