How long does a personal injury trial take?

A personal injury trial in Colorado typically lasts 3-7 days for most cases, though complex cases involving multiple parties, severe injuries, or significant damages can take longer. Catastrophic injury trials often fall on the longer end because there's more evidence to present: medical experts explaining complex injuries, life care planners detailing lifetime needs, vocational experts addressing lost earning capacity, and economists presenting damage calculations. The trial itself includes jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence and witness testimony, cross-examination, closing arguments, and jury deliberation. Before trial, there's extensive preparation reviewing evidence, preparing witnesses, and developing trial strategy. At Kane Trial Law, we invest significant time in trial preparation because thorough preparation is what wins cases in the courtroom.