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The constitution of Colorado provides three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branch. The state's executive branch is headed by the governor . The Colorado Supreme Court is the highest judicial body of the state. The Colorado General Assembly which is the state legislative body ,is made up of two houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Senate has 35 and the House has 65 members . If you are injured and seeking justice then you must file your personal injury lawsuit within the Statute of limitations which is the time-limit to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Personal Injury Statute of LimitationsNegligence / Personal Injury - 2 Years with Discovery Rule (except auto accidents is 3 years)Medical Malpractice - 2 years from date of accrual. SOR is 3 years from date of act. If malpractice was knowingly concealed, or foreign object, then 2 years from discovery. Wrongful Death - 2 years Products Liability - 2 years with Discovery Rule Intentional Torts - 1 year with time running from date disability is removed or 6 years after cause of action accrues, whichever occurs later. Municipal Liability/Sovereign Immunity - 6 Month SOL to give notice to municipality after discovery of injury. Discovery Rule - SOL runs from when injury is, or should have been discovered. See specific torts above. Disabilities - Insanity, infancy (18 th birthday), incompetence, or imprisonment, SOL runs from removal of disability. Special provisions relate to sexual assaults on minors. Damages - In order to recover, plaintiff’s negligence must be less than that of defendant’s. $500,000 limit on pain and suffering for personal injury. Derivative damages awarded up to but no more than $250,000 if court finds they are justified by clear and convincing evidence. Recovery for physical impairment or disfigurement not limited. Punitive Damages - May be awarded in circumstances of fraud, malice, or willful or wanton conduct. Requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt and may not ordinarily exceed compensatory damages. Court may increase to three times compensatory damages in certain situations. May also be awarded by for wrongful death attended by services of fraud, malice or willful and wanton conduct except in medical malpractice cases. Sexual Assault - 6 years Motor Vehicle Accidents - 3 years Against government - 3 years |
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Colorado Legal Resources
- The Colorado State Official Site - Here you can access more than 250 state agencies, search for current bill, contact your elected representative, get information about the state's official boards and commissions.
- Governor
- Attorney General - Homepage of the Colorado Department of Law and the Office of the Attorney General.
- Colorado Courts - Online access to courts of the Colorado State.
- Supreme Court
- State Judicial Branch - The Judicial Branch is has two responsibilities: resolving disputes and supervising offenders on probation.
- Legal Services - Colorado Legal Services Information on Colorado Legal system for low-income persons and seniors in Colorado.Its a guide to free legal services.
- Colorado Bar Association - Legal Information related to Law and Judicial system of Colorado.
- State and Local Govt on Net - features court calendars , procedures, news, biographies of judges,forms, directories, court records,opinions and case reports, and information on how to file claims or start a proceeding for a divorce or to settle a financial dispute.
- Bar Association of Colorado
- Criminal Defense Bar
- Hispanic Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- Women's Bar Association
- Colorado Women's Estate Planning Council
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