Member of the Colorado Bar Association since 2014. Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in Colorado car accidents, other auto accidents, and Colorado personal injury incidents.
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As defined by Colorado Springs law, Colorado Revised Statute §13-80-101 states that certain civil actions, including those for motor vehicle accidents, must begin within three years after the date of the incident in question.
When someone fails to meet this deadline, they risk the opportunity to seek compensation.
Therefore, if you need help meeting the statute of limitations for a Colorado Springs car accident cases, you should retain one of our dedicated auto wreck attorneys.
It is important to note that there is a different statute of limitations for different kinds of cases in Colorado Springs.
Three year-statute of limitations apply to cases involving contract actions, fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, or for bodily injury or property damage from a motor vehicle.
A two-year statute of limitations applies to slip and falls, all actions for strict liability or failure to instruct or warn, and all cases against the public or a governmental entity.
The law gives a one-year deadline for all cases involving assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, libel, and slander.
These actions also may include those against sheriffs, coroners, police officers, firefighters, national guardsmen, or any other law enforcement authority.
In Colorado Springs, the statute of limitations differs for minors and disabled individuals who have suffered losses in a car accident.
With minors or someone with a disability, the court may extend, pause, or stop the statute of limitations until the minor turns 18 or the person with the disability has their mental competence restored.
A minor has two years from turning 18 to bring an action for damages.
Before speaking to an attorney, a person could find out about the Colorado Springs statute of limitations by looking at attorney websites and videos.
Many have helpful FAQ videos on a variety of topics, including the statute of limitations.
However, these statutory deadlines may change depending on the specifics of a case.
Therefore, if someone has a question about their individual auto accident case, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable attorney.
If the trial goes beyond the statute of limitations, the claimant may still proceed with pursuing damages following a car wreck in Colorado Springs.
However, if someone fails to file their case before the statute of limitations expires, the court may throw out and the case.
If someone fails to file a claim before the statute of limitations runs, it could completely bar this person from compensation.
We recommend that someone retain the services of an experienced lawyer when dealing with the statute of limitations for Colorado Springs car accident cases because filing a lawsuit is a complicated process.
A knowledgeable injury attorney could assist, provide guidance on that process, and make sure that all the proper documentation is together, both before and at the time of filing.
Additionally, an attorney could make sure that the claimant does not miss the statute of limitations, and all other deadlines in their case are met.
For help on your case, schedule an initial consultation with one of our caring attorneys.
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Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own.
The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents.
Chris truly enjoys helping clients through a difficult time and helping them get the compensation they deserve.
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