If you are thinking about filing a lawsuit, one of the things that you will need to keep in mind is that you must bring your claim within a certain amount of time. The amount of time that you will have to file a lawsuit depends on the type of claim that you have. The time limit is called a statute of limitations.
For motor vehicle accidents, in Colorado, a person has three years to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. C.R.S. 13-80-101 (2016). For other personal injury claims, such as a slip and fall, the statute of limitations is just two years. C.R.S. 13-10-102 (2016). It is also important to note that there are things that can toll, or pause, the time limit set forth under the law. If you believe you have a claim, then you can still contact an attorney to discuss your case, even if you believe you may be outside of the applicable time frame.