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Your Littleton Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Colorado most injury claims must be filed within two years, and three years for injuries from a motor vehicle (C.R.S. §§ 13-80-102 and 13-80-101). The trial court for Arapahoe County sits in Centennial, at 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Littleton, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Colorado’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Littleton Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- The deadline. Ask for the specific last day to file, and which Colorado limit applies to your kind of claim. Two years is the general rule for tort actions, and three years applies to motor vehicle tort actions (C.R.S. § 13-80-102, C.R.S. § 13-80-101).
- Claims against the government. Ask whether a public body could be responsible. A written notice must be filed within 182 days after the injury is discovered, and missing it can bar the claim (C.R.S. § 24-10-109).
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury puts a percentage on your fault. Damages are diminished in proportion to your negligence, and the court enters judgment for the defendant if your share is equal to or greater than the defendant’s (C.R.S. § 13-21-111).
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
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When Fault Is Shared
Colorado measures each person’s share of fault. Under C.R.S. § 13-21-111, your own negligence does not bar recovery if it was not as great as the negligence of the person you are suing, but any damages are diminished in proportion to your share. The jury returns a special verdict that states the damages and the degree of negligence of each party as a percentage.
The rule has a hard edge. If your share is equal to or greater than the defendant’s, the court enters judgment for the defendant (C.R.S. § 13-21-111). Ask an attorney how a fault argument by an insurer could affect your case.
Time Limits To Know
Colorado has more than one filing limit. Tort actions, including negligence, must be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues (C.R.S. § 13-80-102), but a tort action for bodily injury arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle has three years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101). Assault, battery and false imprisonment actions have one year (C.R.S. § 13-80-103).
A claim accrues on the date both the injury and its cause are known or should have been known by the exercise of reasonable diligence (C.R.S. § 13-80-108). Ask any attorney to name the last day in your case.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Littleton
The Census Bureau lists Littleton in more than one county: Arapahoe County, Douglas County and Jefferson County. Arapahoe County’s 18th Judicial District court is listed in Centennial, at 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112. The Colorado court directory lists the 23rd Judicial District court for Douglas County in Castle Rock, at 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Jefferson County’s 1st Judicial District court is listed in Golden, at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. The state trauma list shows AdventHealth Littleton in Littleton as a Level II trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Littleton is AdventHealth Littleton in Littleton, 1.9 miles, an acute care hospital (7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122). After it come UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, 2.7 miles, an acute care hospital; then HCA-HealthONE dba Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, 4.8 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Littleton.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Littleton. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
Further down the same list are AdventHealth Porter in Denver (6.1 miles) and Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree (8.9 miles). The file lists 6 hospitals within 10 miles of Littleton, 19 within 25 miles and 29 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
Other places this site covers near Littleton: Englewood at 4.1 miles north, Highlands Ranch at 4.3 miles southeast, Centennial at 8.0 miles east. From Littleton, Colorado Springs lies 52 miles south and Denver 14 miles northeast.
Getting Started With Your Claim In Littleton
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Colorado. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the closest hospital from Littleton?
In a straight line it is 1.9 miles to AdventHealth Littleton in Littleton, an acute care hospital; UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch is 2.7 miles and HCA-HealthONE dba Swedish Medical Center in Englewood is 4.8 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Littleton does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Englewood, 4.1 miles north; Highlands Ranch, 4.3 miles southeast; and Centennial, 8.0 miles east, all in a straight line from Littleton.
Are there special rules for claims against the government?
There are. Notice to the public entity within 182 days of discovery is a jurisdictional prerequisite, and missing it forever bars the action (C.R.S. § 24-10-109).
What comes first after an injury?
Seek medical attention first. Then report what happened, photograph the scene and your injuries, and note the details in writing while they are fresh.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Littleton?
Two years for most tort actions (C.R.S. § 13-80-102), and three years for a tort action arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle (C.R.S. § 13-80-101). A wrongful death action has two years from the date of death (C.R.S. §§ 13-80-102, 13-80-108).
Does Colorado count my share of the blame?
Yes, the jury states a percentage for each party (C.R.S. § 13-21-111). You can recover only when your share is less than the share of the person you are suing, and the award is reduced by your percentage.
Can I recover punitive damages in an injury case?
Sometimes. Colorado calls them exemplary damages. You must show fraud, malice or willful and wanton conduct (C.R.S. § 13-21-102) and prove it beyond a reasonable doubt (C.R.S. § 13-25-127).
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
At least $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 to all persons in one accident, and $15,000 for property damage (C.R.S. § 10-4-620).
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