Colorado Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-64-302
Colorado caps noneconomic damages at $300,000. Colorado also enforces a total cap (economic + noneconomic) of $1,000,000 per patient, though the total cap can be exceeded for past and future medical expenses if the court finds good cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a hard cap on all damages in Colorado medical malpractice?
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-64-302, there is a total umbrella cap of $1,000,000 on all damages, with noneconomic damages strictly capped at $300,000.
Can the $1 million total cap be exceeded?
Yes. The court can allow damages to exceed the $1,000,000 limit only if it determines there is 'good cause' and that the limit would be unfair based on actual medical expenses.
Does the cap apply per defendant or per patient?
The $1,000,000 total cap and $300,000 noneconomic cap apply per patient, regardless of the number of healthcare professionals or institutions sued.
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