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Damages Allocation in Colorado

Colorado law allocates damages among multiple defendants according to the principles set out in C.R.S. §§ 13-21-111 and 13-21-111.5. Under these statutes, a defendant is generally liable only for the portion of damages attributable to that defendant’s own percentage of fault, as determined by the trier of fact. This comparative fault rule applies in actions for negligence, strict liability, and certain other torts. The statutes also address scenarios involving joint and several liability, specifying when a defendant may be held responsible for the full amount of damages despite a lesser share of fault. The official source at https://leg.colorado.gov/ contains the complete statutory language, including any exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the allocation is calculated. Use the calculator to estimate damages allocation for your specific case.

Governing authority

In Colorado, the damages allocation rule is set by C.R.S. §§ 13-21-111, 13-21-111.5. The verified packet cites C.R.S. §§ 13-21-111, 13-21-111.5 (https://leg.colorado.gov/).

Colorado damages allocation: governed by C.R.S. §§ 13-21-111, 13-21-111.5. The verified packet cites C.R.S. §§ 13-21-111, 13-21-111.5 (https://leg.colorado.gov/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.