How does comparative negligence affect my damages in Colorado?

Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you're partially at fault for your accident, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you're awarded $100,000 but found 20% at fault, you receive $80,000. However, if you're found 50% or more at fault, you're barred from recovering any damages. Insurance companies frequently argue comparative negligence to reduce what they owe. In catastrophic injury cases, where damages can reach millions, insurance companies are especially aggressive in attempting to shift blame to the victim. Even a finding of 20% comparative fault on a $5 million case reduces recovery by $1 million. At Kane Trial Law, we investigate thoroughly to establish the defendant's fault and counter any allegations that you contributed to the accident.