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When we seek care from medical professionals, we trust them to hold themselves to the standards of their profession. We sometimes even put our lives in their hands. When you suffer harm because doctors, hospitals, or others responsible for your care failed to meet those standards, the results can be devastating and painful.
Medical malpractice can cause short- and long-term physical, emotional, and financial damages. You deserve compensation when those losses were preventable.
Partner with our Denver medical malpractice lawyers to investigate your claim, determine liability, and fight for a fair settlement or resolution for your damages. If necessary, we will relentlessly advocate for you in court. Reach out today by calling (303) 381-2234 or completing our request for a free case evaluation.
Table of Contents
- Our Experienced Denver Medical Malpractice Lawyers Are Ready To Fight for You
- Types of Medical Malpractice Claims Our Respected Lawyers Handle
- Who Can You Sue in a Denver Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
- How Medical Malpractice Laws in Colorado Impact Your Claim
- Potential Compensation in Denver Medical Malpractice Claims
- We Hold Negligent Medical Providers Accountable. Let Us Help.
- Denver Medical Malpractice FAQs
Our Experienced Denver Medical Malpractice Lawyers Are Ready To Fight for You
Our entire team at Olson Personal Injury Lawyers, including attorneys, paralegals, and other staff, will always go the extra mile for you. We provide the highest level of client service. We know victims need support, not empty promises and unanswered phone calls. Our Denver medical malpractice lawyers will meet with you online or travel to your home, a medical facility, or anywhere else that is convenient for you and your family.
Our client-first approach and significant case experience have created unrivaled representation in and outside courtrooms. Our accomplished team has a 99.6 percent success rate, with notable case results including the following:
- $1,600,000 for a client who suffered a spinal cord injury after a doctor stopped administering medication
- $1,500,000 for a client who needed a liver transplant after a doctor failed to follow proper cyst-draining procedures
- $1,300,000 for a client who spent months in the hospital with life-altering injuries arising from complications from gallbladder removal surgery
We take great pride in client testimonials that highlight our attentiveness, commitment, and ability to get results. When you need us, we’re here, even after you receive your settlement.
Types of Medical Malpractice Claims Our Respected Lawyers Handle
Every medical malpractice case and every client’s circumstance are unique, and we handle them that way. We get to know you because our ability to tell your story can significantly impact your compensation. We work as a team on a range of medical malpractice cases, including the following:
- Emergency room errors
- Medical misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Missed stroke
- Wrongful amputation
- Birth injury
- Brain injury
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
Our Denver medical lawyers will listen carefully to your story and investigate the matter to determine what type of medical malpractice claim you have and your legal options against various parties. We may determine that multiple factors or parties contributed to your injury and damages.
Who Can You Sue in a Denver Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
In Colorado, any health care provider can be held liable for medical malpractice or negligence if they fail to provide the standard of care a reasonable medical professional would provide under similar circumstances. Some potentially liable parties in your malpractice claim include:
- Doctors and general practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurses
- Hospitals and health care facilities
- Pharmacists
- Medical technicians
- Anesthesiologists
- Pharmacists
- Dentists
- Surgeons
- Radiologists
- Psychiatrists and psychologists
Not every negative medical outcome rises to the level of malpractice. However, when there is negligence, medical providers have insurance policies that protect them. You deserve protection, too. Our Denver medical malpractice lawyers will work tirelessly to determine liability for your claim and seek damages against those responsible for your injuries.
When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care, patients can suffer devastating consequences. If you’ve been harmed by a doctor’s negligence, you have the right to pursue a claim. We’re here to fight for the justice you deserve.
How Medical Malpractice Laws in Colorado Impact Your Claim
Colorado law requires your attorney to submit a certificate of review to the court within 60 days of serving your medical malpractice complaint. The certificate is an affirmation from a medical professional with expertise in the same area as the defendant. They must attest that your allegations of negligence are reasonably justified, and that negligence caused your injuries. Without this evidence, a judge will dismiss your claim.
Other state laws affect your eligibility to file a claim and how much you can collect in compensation.
Colorado's Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
You must file your lawsuit within Colorado’s two-year medical malpractice statute of limitations. There are exceptions, such as in cases where you didn’t know about and couldn’t have reasonably known about your harm.
Two years is a short time for building potentially complex claims. Consult with our experienced Denver medical malpractice lawyers quickly so we can determine the proper statute of limitations for your case, begin investigating, and build a strong claim for damages.
Medical Malpractice Damages Caps
Colorado law stipulates caps on medical malpractice damages. As of 2025, plaintiffs cannot collect more than $415,000 for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. They may not collect total damages, including economic harm such as medical expenses and lost wages, exceeding $1 million.
A judge can make an exception to the $1 million total damages cap if the total amount awarded for economic damages, such as lost future earning capacity, is unfair to the plaintiff.
Colorado’s current medical malpractice damages law increases the amount plaintiffs can seek over the next five years. It also orders further adjustments based on inflation starting in 2030.
Potential Compensation in Denver Medical Malpractice Claims
Compensation in medical malpractice claims varies depending on factors such as the severity of injuries, their long-term consequences, the complexity of the evidence, and the number of liable parties. You can seek compensation for your economic and non-economic damages in your malpractice claim. In rare cases, you might also be eligible to recover punitive damages.
Economic damages cover your financial losses, including the following:
- Medical expenses and future medical costs
- Prescription costs
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Cost of home nursing or other home care
Non-economic damages compensate you for the non-financial harm of your accident, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
In wrongful death claims, you also can seek damages such as funeral and burial costs, loss of future financial benefits, and loss of emotional support. Judges may allow punitive damages in limited cases. You must prove the defendant acted recklessly, heedlessly, and without regard to others’ safety. Our Denver medical malpractice lawyers can give you a better idea of the value of your claim.
We Hold Negligent Medical Providers Accountable. Let Us Help.
Different laws apply to medical malpractice claims than other personal injuries in Colorado. To seek fair compensation after a negligent medical professional harmed you, partner with our experienced, successful Denver medical malpractice lawyers. We know Colorado law and understand that good results come from personalizing representation, thinking outside the box, and working as a team.
Call (303) 381-2234 or complete our online contact form today for a free consultation with one of our Denver medical malpractice attorneys.
Denver Medical Malpractice FAQs
It is understandable to have questions when you suspect you have been a medical malpractice victim. The following are some of the more common questions our Colorado medical malpractice lawyers hear. We are happy to answer any additional questions during your free consultation.
How Long Will My Medical Malpractice Claim Take?
Your medical malpractice case may take longer than other personal injury actions. These claims sometimes involve complex evidence, liability, and competing expert testimony issues. Depending on the circumstances, a claim could take one to 10 years. One of our medical malpractice lawyers can give you a better idea of your potential timeline once we have discussed your case details.
What Evidence Do I Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Your evidence must show that you are owed damages because of another party’s negligent actions or inactions. This evidence may include the following:
- Medical records
- Expert testimony as provided by Colorado’s medical malpractice expert witness standards
- Proof of your doctor and patient relationship
- Photos and videos
- Witness statements and testimony
- Documentation of injuries
- Documentation of damages
Can I File a Lawsuit if My Loved One Has Died from Medical Negligence?
Colorado law dictates who can sue for wrongful death. If there is a surviving spouse, only they can sue in the first year. With written spousal permission, others can join the suit. After one year, children can file a wrongful death claim. Parents can also do so, but only if no surviving spouse or children exist. After two years, if there is no surviving spouse, children, or parents, a representative can file a survival action for heirs.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Denver Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Financial problems should never prevent people from securing top-quality legal representation. Our medical malpractice lawyers in Denver, CO, take cases on a contingency fee basis. We pay for investigating your case and other costs, and you only pay us if we recover compensation.
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