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Reviewed by the editorial teamChecked 11 September 2026How we check this

What the two dates are

In Colorado, a claim for injury or property damage arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle must be brought within three years. C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n) verified 2026-09-11

A claim against a Colorado public entity requires written notice within 182 days of discovering the injury, delivered by personal service or certified mail; miss it and the claim is barred no matter how strong it is. C.R.S. § 24-10-109 verified 2026-09-11

Treat these as a guide, not a ruling

Deadlines can shift: for a person who was a minor, for a claim discovered late, for a defendant who left the state. This page does arithmetic, not law. If your date is anywhere close, talk to an attorney rather than to a calculator.

Where this comes from

Every statement on this page traces to one of the sources below. Where the text was read somewhere other than the body that issued it, that is noted.

  1. C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n) Colorado Legislative Council Staff, statutes of limitation summary Secondary sourceChecked 11 September 2026.
  2. C.R.S. § 24-10-109 Colorado Office of the State Controller, Governmental Immunity Act summary Secondary sourceChecked 11 September 2026.
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