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Fort Collins Injury Settlement Guide
Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins sees bicycle, pedestrian, and student housing incidents alongside I-25 and US-287 traffic. Use this guide to tailor calculator outputs to Larimer County trends.
Local quick facts
Highways & corridors
- I-25 north corridor
- US-287 (College Avenue)
- Mulberry Street
- Harmony Road
Primary court
Larimer County Justice Center (8th Judicial District)
Common personal injury patterns
- Bicycle and pedestrian collisions in Old Town and CSU campus zones with heavy student traffic.
- Agri-business and craft brewery operations causing forklift or premises injuries at industrial parks east of College Avenue.
- I-25 and Harmony Road construction zones leading to rear-end and left-turn crashes during evening rush.
Hospitals & trauma centers to contact
Medical timelines drive settlement value. Request certified billing statements, surgeon narratives, and imaging within 30 days so the calculator reflects real specials.
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Primary trauma care; coordinate with billing to separate UCHealth vs. Poudre Valley Physician Group charges.
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
Outpatient surgeries and imaging—gather facility fee and radiology invoices.
Student plaintiffs often treat here; obtain academic accommodation letters to support wage/education loss claims.
Reporting & documentation resources
Preserve evidence right away. These agencies manage reports, footage, and maintenance logs that defense counsel relies on.
Request crash reports and intersection camera footage for College Avenue incidents.
Essential for on-campus events; send CORA requests for incident narratives.
Secures maintenance and plowing logs for rural roadway claims.
Statutes & deadlines to flag
- Fort Collins snow and ice ordinances impose fines after 24 hours—use citations as negligence per se evidence.
- Claims involving CSU-owned property still follow CGIA notice rules; deliver notice to CSU’s Office of General Counsel.
- Northern Colorado juries scrutinize future medicals—attach treating physician prognosis letters to your demand.
Why local context matters
- University-related incidents may involve CSU campus police and housing management—request incident reports beyond Fort Collins PD.
- Bicycle and scooter culture means comparative negligence arguments often focus on lighting and helmet usage—collect device data early.
- Snow removal ordinances require sidewalks be cleared within 24 hours; HOA logs help defeat “open and obvious” defenses.
Settlement climate
Larimer County verdicts trend moderate but spike when plaintiff credibility is high and economic losses are well documented. Highlight lifestyle impacts on outdoor recreation and biking, which resonate with local adjusters and juries.
Next steps
- Run the Colorado settlement calculator with your economic data.
- Compare the output with the liability considerations listed above.
- Review the practice area hubs most relevant to your incident for statute, cap, and negotiation insights: