Colorado’s wrongful death non-economic damages cap stands at $2.125 million, effective January 1, 2025, with automatic inflation adjustments starting in 2028 and every two years after that, under House Bill 24-1472. What a specific case is actually worth within that ceiling depends on lost income, the relationship between the family and the deceased, and the specific facts of how the death occurred.
The exception that removes the cap entirely
If the death resulted from a felonious killing, Colorado law removes the non-economic damages cap altogether, a significant distinction that can dramatically change what a case is worth depending on how the death occurred.
What to do next
If this is where you are right now, call Mile High Legal at (720) 853-5779 for a free consultation. We handle Colorado injury claims on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover money for you.
