Statute of Limitations
Colorado: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 10 days; formal claim within 2 years
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 10 days of injury
Where to File in Colorado
Colorado applies modified comparative fault with a 50% bar — workers cannot recover if found 50% or more at fault, but recover with damages proportionally reduced below that threshold. Colorado has a shorter workers' comp reporting requirement (10 days) than most states — injured construction workers must notify their employer within 10 days or risk losing benefits. Federal OSHA governs Colorado construction sites. The Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder/Fort Collins markets have experienced significant construction growth. High-altitude and extreme weather conditions create unique construction safety challenges in Colorado mountain construction projects. Cases are filed in Colorado District Courts.
Exposure in Colorado
Source: Colorado Workers' Compensation Act, C.R.S. § 8-43-102
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data