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Missing this deadline means losing your right to seek compensation—forever. ### General Personal Injury: 2 Years For most personal injury claims, including car accidents, slip and falls, and other negligence cases, you have **two years** from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. ### Wrongful Death: 2 Years Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death. ### Medical Malpractice: 2 Years Medical malpractice claims have a two-year limit, but with a **three-year maximum** from the date of the act or omission. ### Claims Against Government Entities: 182 Days If your claim is against a government entity (city, county, or state), you must file a notice of claim within **182 days** of the incident. ### Exceptions to the Rule - **Minors**: The clock doesn't start until the child turns 18 - **Discovery rule**: In some cases, the limit starts when you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury - **Defendant leaves state**: Time may be paused if the defendant leaves Colorado ## Why You Shouldn't Wait Even though you may have two years, waiting can hurt your case: - Evidence deteriorates or disappears - Witnesses forget details or become unavailable - Insurance companies become more skeptical - Medical records become harder to connect to the accident ## Protect Your Rights Today Don't let time run out on your claim. 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