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Personal Injury Exhibits for Colorado Courts

Colorado personal injury cases follow CRCP Rule 16 for case management and Rule 26 for discovery. Colorado's modified comparative negligence system affects case strategy and exhibit preparation. This guide covers exhibit preparation for auto accidents, ski injuries, and other PI cases in Colorado.

ICCESPer CRCP 16 case management orderCRCP Rules 16, 26

Colorado Quick Reference

E-Filing SystemICCES
File Size Limit20 MB
Exchange DeadlinePer CRCP 16 case management order
Primary RuleCRCP Rules 16, 26

Common Personal Injury Exhibits in Colorado

Medical records and bills
Police/accident reports
Expert witness disclosures
Photographs of injuries and scene
Employment records for wage loss
Insurance policy documents
Deposition transcripts
Medical expert reports
Economic loss calculations
Prior medical records
Ski incident reports (if applicable)
Witness statements

Colorado Personal Injury Tips

  • 1CRCP 16 governs case management - comply with scheduling order deadlines
  • 2Colorado uses modified comparative negligence (50% bar rule)
  • 3Denver District Court has specific division procedures
  • 4Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties have different local practices
  • 5ICCES has a 20 MB file limit - plan document sizes accordingly
  • 6Colorado uses numbers for plaintiff, letters for defendant exhibits
  • 7Ski and recreation injury cases may involve assumption of risk defenses

Common Personal Injury Filing Mistakes in Colorado

Missing CRCP 16 case management order deadlines
Exceeding the 20 MB file limit on ICCES
Not addressing comparative fault in exhibit preparation
Failing to include all treating physician records
Not organizing medical records chronologically
Forgetting to prepare for assumption of risk defenses in recreation cases

Personal Injury Exhibits in Colorado: FAQ

How does comparative negligence work in Colorado PI cases?

Colorado uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Plaintiffs can recover if less than 50% at fault, with damages reduced by their percentage of fault. Prepare exhibits addressing fault allocation.

What is the file size limit for Colorado e-filing?

ICCES has a 20 MB per file limit. For larger exhibits, split into multiple parts and label clearly (e.g., "Medical Records Part 1 of 3").

What exhibit numbering does Colorado use?

Colorado typically uses numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and letters (A, B, C...) for defendant exhibits. Check your specific court's local rules.

Are there special requirements for Denver District Court?

Denver District Court follows CRCP procedures with specific division practices. Check the assigned division's requirements for pretrial deadlines and exhibit exchange procedures.

How do ski injury cases affect exhibit preparation in Colorado?

Colorado's Ski Safety Act provides operator immunity for inherent ski risks. Prepare exhibits distinguishing inherent risks from operator negligence to overcome assumption of risk defenses.

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