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Crashes on US 285, Santa Fe Drive, and I-25 through Englewood leave real people with serious injuries and insurers determined to pay as little as possible. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Englewood and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office, builds your claim to its full value, and files in the 18th Judicial District when an insurer will not be fair.

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A car crash anywhere in Englewood, whether on US 285 at the Hampden Avenue interchange, along Santa Fe Drive where truck traffic is heavy, or on I-25 near the South Broadway exits, can leave you dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and an insurance adjuster whose job is to pay as little as possible.

  • Colorado uses modified comparative fault under C.R.S. 13-21-111. You can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault, as long as you were less than 50 percent responsible. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing.
  • The deadline to file a car accident lawsuit in Colorado is three years from the date of the crash (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). Shorter deadlines apply if a government vehicle or public entity was involved.
  • Englewood crashes fall within the 18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court. The insurance companies that cover Arapahoe County crashes know this court. So do we.

CGH Injury Lawyers represents injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists across Englewood and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office. Our team handles negotiations and litigation with no upfront fees and a free first consultation.

Englewood, Arapahoe County

We know Englewood: the road where the crash happened, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case may be filed

Every Englewood car accident claim has a local shape. Here is the ground we work on.

Trauma Care

Craig Hospital, 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood

Craig Hospital at 3425 S. Clarkson Street in Englewood is one of the world's leading rehabilitation centers for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. When a car crash produces a catastrophic injury, Craig Hospital records document the full medical picture, from acute stabilization through long-term rehabilitation costs. Those records form the backbone of a life-care plan and a damages claim. HCA HealthONE Swedish, also serving the south Denver and Arapahoe County corridor, treats serious orthopedic, neurological, and internal injuries from Englewood-area crashes.

High-Risk Corridors

US 285 / Hampden Avenue, US 85 / Santa Fe Drive, and I-25

US 285 / Hampden Avenue was flagged by a multi-agency Mobility and Safety Study for documented crash frequency, including a fatal 2023 motorcycle crash west of South Broadway. The I-25 / Hampden interchange is identified by CDOT as a high-attention exit requiring full driver focus, with documented exit-ramp crash activity. US 85 / Santa Fe Drive carries heavy commercial truck traffic through Englewood from the industrial corridor to the south. The combination of highway speeds, merging commercial vehicles, and dense surface-street intersections creates conditions for severe collisions. When those crashes happen, the injuries are real and the liability picture is often complex.

Courthouse

18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court

Car accident lawsuits arising in Englewood are filed in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado, Arapahoe County District Court. The court sits at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, or the Arapahoe County Courthouse, 1790 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. The defense firms and adjusters who handle Arapahoe County cases know this court well. So do we. CGH Injury Lawyers files and tries cases in the 18th Judicial District directly from our Denver office.

After the crash

What to do after a car accident in Englewood

The hours after an Englewood crash shape your claim. These five steps protect your health and preserve the evidence an insurer will later try to dispute.

  1. Get to safety and call 911

    Englewood is served by the Englewood Police Department and, on state and federal highways including I-25, the Colorado State Patrol. A police report creates an official record of the scene and the at-fault driver. Get the report number before you leave.

  2. Seek medical care immediately

    See a doctor even if you feel fine. Symptoms like whiplash, concussion, and internal bleeding can appear hours or days after a crash. A gap in treatment gives the insurer a reason to argue your injuries were not caused by the accident. Craig Hospital and HCA HealthONE Swedish are the major trauma facilities in the Englewood corridor.

  3. Document the scene

    Photograph the vehicles, road conditions, skid marks, and your injuries. On US 285 or Santa Fe Drive, note signal timing, lane markings, and whether any commercial vehicles were involved. Collect witness names and contacts.

  4. Do not give a recorded statement

    The at-fault driver's insurer will contact you quickly, especially after high-volume corridor crashes on I-25 or Hampden. Do not agree to a recorded statement or sign anything before an attorney has reviewed your case.

  5. Contact a car accident attorney

    Colorado's three-year filing deadline (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)) means evidence preservation starts now. Surveillance footage from intersections along South Broadway and Santa Fe Drive is often overwritten within days. A free consultation costs you nothing.

Compensation

What compensation can you recover after an Englewood car accident?

Colorado law lets injured people recover two broad categories of damages after a crash: economic losses you can document with bills and records, and non-economic losses for the human cost of an injury.

Economic damages

  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Lost wages and lost income
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage to your vehicle
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the crash

Non-economic damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium for a spouse or family member

For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028. Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not capped, and economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages are never capped. Punitive damages are available in Colorado when a defendant acted with fraud, malice, or willful and wanton disregard for others (C.R.S. 13-21-102). For an Englewood crash that caused catastrophic injury, the full scope of those uncapped economic losses, including Craig Hospital rehabilitation costs and long-term care, often represents the largest part of your recovery.

Fault and coverage

What if you were partly at fault for the Englewood crash?

You can still recover money in Colorado even if you were partly to blame. Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule under C.R.S. 13-21-111. You can recover damages as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault, and your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing.

How Colorado car insurance works for Englewood crashes

  • Colorado is not a no-fault state. You pursue your claim against the at-fault driver's liability insurer, not your own. That means the other driver's insurer, not yours, is ultimately responsible for your damages when the other driver caused the crash.
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is critical protection when the at-fault driver has no insurance or inadequate limits. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17.
  • Commercial truck crashes on Santa Fe Drive may involve additional insurance policies from the trucking company, cargo owner, or vehicle lessor. Identifying every available policy is part of building a full claim.
  • Adjusters routinely try to inflate the injured person's share of fault to reduce payouts. On high-speed merging corridors like I-25 and Hampden, they may argue you contributed to the crash by changing lanes or following too closely. An attorney can challenge that assessment with evidence from the scene.

Types of crashes

Types of car accident claims we handle in Englewood

Englewood sits at the crossroads of three of the most heavily traveled corridors in the south Denver metro. The resulting crash types are varied, and the liability picture in each is different.

Highway and freeway crashes

I-25 through Englewood carries tens of thousands of vehicles daily. The interchange at Hampden Avenue is one of the most congested on the Front Range, and CDOT has flagged exit-ramp activity there as a high-attention safety concern. Rear-end collisions, lane-change crashes, and merge conflicts at highway speeds produce serious injuries. When a crash happens at 65 miles per hour or above, the force is multiplied and the injuries are often catastrophic.

Commercial truck crashes on Santa Fe Drive

US 85 / Santa Fe Drive is a primary commercial route through Englewood connecting to industrial areas to the south. Trucks carrying heavy loads travel this corridor daily. When a fully loaded commercial truck is involved in a crash, the mass of the vehicle translates directly into the severity of injuries to other drivers. Commercial truck claims involve federal motor carrier regulations, separate corporate insurance policies, and often multiple potentially liable parties beyond the driver alone.

Intersection crashes on US 285

US 285 / Hampden Avenue was flagged by a multi-agency Mobility and Safety Study for documented crash frequency, including a fatal 2023 motorcycle crash west of South Broadway. Busy surface intersections on Hampden, with turning vehicles, pedestrian crossings, and high daily traffic volumes, produce T-bone and angle crashes that often result in severe chest, shoulder, and head injuries to the occupants of the struck vehicle.

Rideshare and delivery vehicle crashes

Englewood City Center and the commercial district along South Broadway draw heavy rideshare and delivery vehicle traffic. Crashes involving an Uber, Lyft, or gig-economy delivery vehicle involve a layered insurance structure, where the driver's personal policy, the platform's commercial policy, and the platform's contingent policy may all be relevant depending on whether the driver was actively on a trip at the time of the crash. Identifying which policy applies and forcing the platform to honor its full coverage limits is a critical step that an attorney handles.

Pedestrian and bicycle crashes

Pedestrians and cyclists crossing or traveling along South Broadway, Hampden, and the Englewood City Center area are among the most vulnerable when a driver runs a light or makes an improper turn. A pedestrian or cyclist struck by a car rarely escapes without serious injury. Colorado law allows injured pedestrians and cyclists to recover the same categories of economic and non-economic damages as vehicle occupants, including future medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Wrongful death from an Englewood car crash

When a car crash in Englewood or on the surrounding Arapahoe County road network takes a life, Colorado's Wrongful Death Act allows surviving family members to bring a claim for both economic losses and non-economic losses. For wrongful death claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages at $2,125,000 (C.R.S. 13-21-203). Economic losses including lost future income and medical expenses are not capped. The deadline to file a wrongful death claim in Colorado is two years (C.R.S. 13-80-102). CGH Injury Lawyers handles wrongful death claims arising from Arapahoe County crashes from our Denver office.

Real Colorado results

Verdicts and settlements we have recovered

  • $3,000,000 Car crash settlement, Montrose County
  • $2,527,546 Car crash verdict, Jefferson County
  • $1,654,629 Car crash verdict, Boulder County
  • $1,500,000 Car crash settlement, Summit County

Verdicts and settlements published on our case results page. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.

How it works

How an Englewood car accident claim works

A car accident claim in Englewood moves through six stages, from a free case evaluation to trial in the 18th Judicial District when an insurer refuses to be fair. Most cases resolve before a courtroom, but we prepare every case as if it will be tried.

  1. Free case evaluation

    We review the facts of your Englewood crash, explain your rights under Colorado law, and answer your questions at no cost.

  2. Investigation

    We gather Englewood Police Department and Colorado State Patrol reports, preserve surveillance footage from the corridor where the crash happened, collect witness statements, and bring in accident reconstruction when a case needs it.

  3. Demand letter

    We calculate your full damages, including Craig Hospital rehabilitation costs and long-term wage loss, and send a documented demand to the at-fault insurer.

  4. Negotiation

    Most cases settle here. We negotiate from a position of trial readiness, not from a willingness to take the first offer from an Arapahoe County adjuster.

  5. Filing suit

    If the insurer refuses a fair offer, we file in the 18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial.

  6. Trial

    Our trial lawyers are prepared to present your case to an Arapahoe County jury when that is what full recovery requires. Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has tried over 25 cases to verdict.

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Your team

The team handling your Englewood case

CGH Injury Lawyers is a eight-attorney Colorado firm founded in 2016, formerly Cheney Galluzzi & Howard. Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. Timothy G. Tarr has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 2023. Every Englewood car accident case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney, not a paralegal. We serve Englewood and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office, at no cost to you unless we win.

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Frequently asked questions

Englewood car accident, frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit after an Englewood crash?

Colorado gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit for injuries arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). That deadline applies to most Englewood car accident claims filed against a private at-fault driver. Shorter deadlines apply when a government vehicle or public entity was involved. Claims against a government entity require a written notice of claim within 182 days after you discover the injury under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. 24-10-109). Do not wait to consult an attorney, because evidence, surveillance footage, and witness memories degrade quickly after a crash.

What if I was partly at fault for the crash on Hampden or I-25?

Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111). You can recover damages as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent, and your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover. On busy corridors like Hampden Avenue and I-25, insurance adjusters routinely argue that a driver contributed to a crash by merging, speeding, or following too closely. An attorney can challenge that assessment with crash reconstruction data and the police report.

Where would my Englewood car accident lawsuit be filed?

Englewood car accident lawsuits are filed in the 18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court. The court sits at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, or the Arapahoe County Courthouse, 1790 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Arapahoe County District Court cases directly from our Denver office. Most car accident claims settle before a lawsuit is filed, but knowing the court matters for strategy.

Can I make a claim if the at-fault driver was uninsured?

Yes. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, you may file a claim with your own insurer when the at-fault driver has no insurance or inadequate limits. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. An attorney can also evaluate whether the at-fault driver has other assets worth pursuing, or whether a third party such as a trucking company shares liability.

Is there a cap on pain and suffering damages in a Colorado car accident case?

For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028. Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not subject to that cap at all. Economic damages, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages, are never capped. The cap applies per claim, and the value of a serious Englewood car accident case often rests more on documented economic losses than on the non-economic portion.

A truck on Santa Fe Drive hit me. Do I have a separate claim against the trucking company?

Possibly. Commercial trucking crashes often involve multiple parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo owner, and the vehicle lessor may each share liability and carry separate insurance policies. Identifying every available policy and potentially liable party is a critical early step in a commercial truck crash claim. Federal motor carrier safety regulations may also apply, imposing independent duties of care on the company that go beyond Colorado's general negligence standard.

What is the value of a car accident claim in Englewood?

There is no standard value. Settlement amounts depend on the severity of injuries, who was at fault, the available insurance limits, and whether the case proceeds to trial in the 18th Judicial District. A soft-tissue claim and a spinal cord injury case treated at Craig Hospital are not comparable. Our attorneys evaluate the full picture: medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and long-term impact before advising on realistic case value.

Does CGH have an office in Englewood?

CGH Injury Lawyers represents Englewood clients from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. Englewood is a service-area city, not a separate office location. We come to you, coordinate directly with Englewood-area treating physicians and insurers, and file cases in Arapahoe County District Court when needed. You do not need to travel to us for the work to get done.

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