Is there a cap on pain and suffering in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado has statutory caps on non-economic damages including pain and suffering. Effective January 1, 2025, the cap increased significantly to $1.5 million for personal injury cases (up from approximately $642,180 previously). For wrongful death cases, the cap is now $2.125 million. Medical malpractice cases have separate, lower caps that are phasing in over five years. These caps will adjust for inflation every two years beginning January 1, 2028. The increased caps apply to cases filed on or after January 1, 2025. For catastrophic injury victims, the increased caps are significant. Previously, a victim with life-altering injuries could receive only a fraction of what their suffering was truly worth. The new $1.5 million cap, while still a limitation, allows more meaningful compensation for the most seriously injured. At Kane Trial Law, we stay current on Colorado's damage cap laws to maximize our clients' recoveries.