Colorado Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery, 3-year repose
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
$1,000,000
Key Statute
CO medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Colorado
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Colorado:
- Minors under 6: file until 8th birthday
- Knowing concealment extends repose
- Foreign object exempt from repose
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Colorado
Settlement
$2.3M
Outpatient sedation death
No capnography monitoring during an office-based procedure.
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