Mintz Law Firm
An injury serious enough to pull you out of work, away from your family, and into weeks of medical appointments does not happen on your schedule, and what you do in the days that follow can shape everything that comes next. Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city, and with more than 380,000 residents navigating high-volume corridors like I-225, E-470, and Colfax Avenue, serious crashes and preventable accidents are a daily reality. When an injury is caused by someone else's actions, Colorado law may give you the right to seek compensation, but that right comes with strict deadlines and requirements you cannot afford to miss.
At Mintz Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers have served injured Coloradans for over thirty years, and our team includes 9 attorneys who average 20 years of experience. We handle cases ranging from car crashes on the I-225 corridor to dog bites and slip-and-fall injuries across Aurora's commercial districts. You can also review our full range of Colorado personal injury services to see how we help injured people across the state.
Time-Sensitive Colorado Filing Deadline
Injured in Aurora? Colorado generally gives you as little as two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim, and a missed deadline may end your right to compensation.
Over thirty years serving injured Coloradans. 9 attorneys averaging 20 years of experience. No fees unless you win.
What Is a Personal Injury Case in Aurora?
A personal injury case arises when someone's negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct causes you physical harm and measurable financial losses. In Aurora, injury claims most commonly stem from motor vehicle crashes on high-traffic corridors like the I-225 and Peoria Street interchange, hazardous conditions on commercial and retail properties along Colfax Avenue, and accidents in the city's residential neighborhoods throughout Arapahoe and Adams counties. The legal standard is consistent across all of them: if another party's failure to act with reasonable care caused your injury, you may have the right to seek compensation.
Not every accident qualifies as a viable personal injury claim. Your attorney can analyze whether a duty of care existed, whether it was breached, and whether that breach directly caused your documented injury and financial losses. A free consultation with our team gives you a candid answer about whether you have a claim and what it may be worth, before you commit to anything.
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim in Aurora?
Most adults injured in Aurora by another party's negligence are eligible to pursue a personal injury claim. This includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, rideshare riders, and workers hurt outside the coverage of a workers' compensation claim. Colorado law also allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim when a death is caused by another party's negligence. Children's claims may be filed by a parent or guardian and are subject to specific deadlines that can differ from the standard statute of limitations.
Colorado's modified comparative negligence rule under C.R.S. 13-21-111 means you do not have to be completely blameless to recover compensation. You may still pursue a claim when your share of fault is less than the share of the party you are seeking recovery from, though your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Our attorneys can assess the facts of your case and explain how fault may affect the value of your claim.
How Aurora Personal Injury Cases Work
Every personal injury case moves through a series of defined stages, and knowing what to expect can reduce the stress of an already difficult time. From the moment you retain Mintz Law Firm, our attorneys take over the investigation, the communications with insurers, and the legal filings so that you can focus on your recovery.
Many Aurora personal injury cases are resolved through negotiated settlements, though some require a lawsuit. We talk through those options with you at each stage so you can make informed decisions about your claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover in Aurora?
Colorado law recognizes several categories of recoverable damages in personal injury cases. What you may be entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries, your documented financial losses, and the long-term impact on your ability to work and function daily. The table below outlines the primary types of compensation available under Colorado law.
| Type of Compensation | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Past and future treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, and assistive devices. |
| Lost Wages and Earning Capacity | Income missed during recovery and any reduction in future earning ability caused by the injury. |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain and emotional distress resulting from the injury and its ongoing effects. |
| Future Care Needs | Ongoing or lifelong medical care costs for serious or permanent injuries. |
| Wrongful Death Damages | Funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship for surviving family members. |
Every case is evaluated on its own facts. The categories above describe what may be recoverable, not a promise of any specific amount.
Statute of Limitations for Aurora Personal Injury Cases
Colorado law imposes strict filing deadlines on personal injury claims, and missing them can end your case. Most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the injury under C.R.S. 13-80-102. Car accident claims have a longer window of three years under C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n), and wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of death. Claims against a public entity require written notice within 182 days of discovering the injury under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Aurora recorded 55 traffic deaths in 2025, the second-highest total of any city in the state after Denver and a 22 percent increase from 2024.
Colorado's discovery rule may extend the statute of limitations in limited circumstances, such as when an injury was not immediately apparent. Relying on that exception without legal guidance carries risk, because the sooner an attorney begins working on your case, the better the chance of preserving critical evidence and securing witness accounts. Waiting to see how your injuries develop before contacting a lawyer can put both evidence and deadlines at risk.
Where Aurora Injury Claims May Be Filed
Aurora sits in more than one county, which can matter when a claim moves into court. The City of Aurora's court directory lists Arapahoe County District Court in Centennial for residents and businesses south of East Colfax Avenue and Adams County Court in Brighton for those north of it. CDOT's 2025 county data also lists both Arapahoe and Adams counties among the state's highest for traffic deaths, with 59 each.
Where a lawsuit is filed depends on the facts of the case, including where the injury happened and where the parties are located. A lawyer can confirm the right court before you file, which helps avoid delays that could affect your deadlines.
Personal Injury Practice Areas We Handle in Aurora
Our attorneys help Aurora residents with a wide range of personal injury cases, from high-speed crashes on the I-225 freeway to pedestrian incidents along the Havana Street and Colfax Avenue corridors. No matter how your injury occurred, we can evaluate your situation during a free consultation and outline your legal options. The types of cases we handle throughout Aurora include:
- Car accidents: Our car accident attorneys handle all types of collision claims, including rear-end, T-bone, and multi-vehicle crashes on Aurora's busiest roads.
- Truck accidents: Commercial vehicle crashes can produce catastrophic injuries, and our truck accident lawyers pursue claims involving carriers and other parties who may be responsible.
- Motorcycle accidents: Our motorcycle accident attorneys help injured riders pursue compensation after crashes.
- Wrongful death: When a death is caused by negligence, our Aurora wrongful death attorneys help surviving families pursue compensation.
- Dog bites: Colorado law may hold dog owners responsible for injuries, and our dog bite lawyers help victims pursue compensation.
- Slip-and-fall injuries: Our slip-and-fall attorneys help injured visitors pursue claims when dangerous property conditions cause harm.
- Bus accidents: Our bus accident lawyers handle claims involving public transit agencies and private carriers alike.
- Bicycle accidents: Our bicycle accident attorneys help cyclists injured in crashes on Aurora's roads and trails.
- Rideshare accidents: Our rideshare accident lawyers navigate the complex insurance layers involved in Uber and Lyft injury claims.
- Traumatic brain injuries: Our traumatic brain injury attorneys pursue compensation that accounts for long-term and future care needs.
- Spinal cord injuries: Our spinal cord injury lawyers handle catastrophic injury claims with the depth and dedication they require.
- Hit-and-run accidents: Our hit-and-run accident attorneys help victims identify responsible parties and pursue all available recovery options.
- Workers' compensation: Our workers' compensation attorneys guide injured employees through the claims process from initial filing through resolution.
Each practice area page covers the issues specific to that type of claim, and we evaluate your situation during a free consultation.
Why Choose Mintz Law Firm for Your Aurora Personal Injury Case
Not all personal injury firms operate the same way. At Mintz Law Firm, we view our clients as people, not numbers, and we promise to stay honest and upfront with you and to keep in regular contact throughout your case. Our firm has served injured Coloradans for over thirty years, and our attorneys average 20 years of experience. Our firm's history and values shape how we approach every Aurora case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Aurora
Here are answers to questions we hear often from people injured in Aurora.
Contact Mintz Law Firm for a Free Aurora Personal Injury Consultation
Mintz Law Firm has served injured Coloradans for over thirty years, with a team of 9 attorneys who average 20 years of experience. We believe every client deserves honest communication, regular contact, and personal attention throughout the case.
If you or someone close to you was injured in Aurora, we are ready to review what happened and explain your options. We offer free consultations with no obligation and handle cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees unless you win. Schedule your free consultation with our team today.
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