Yes, Colorado law caps non-economic damages, the legal term for pain and suffering, at a statutory dollar amount. HB24-1472 raised that cap substantially: for civil actions filed on or after January 1, 2025, it’s $1.5 million under C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5 (up from $250,000), adjusting for inflation every two years starting January 1, 2028. This cap applies on top of whatever comparative negligence reduction might already apply to your case.
Why this cap catches people off guard
Someone with catastrophic, life-altering injuries can still have their non-economic damages limited by this cap, even when a jury believes their suffering is worth far more. It’s one of the more counterintuitive parts of Colorado injury law, and it’s worth understanding early, not after a verdict.
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 car accident and injury claims on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover money for you.
