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A crash on I-25, US-36, or Federal Boulevard in Westminster can end your income, pile up medical bills, and leave you facing an insurance adjuster whose job is to underpay you. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Westminster clients from our Denver office, builds the full claim, and tries the case in Adams County District Court when an insurer refuses to be fair. No fee unless we win.

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A Westminster car accident on the I-25 and US-36 interchange, Federal Boulevard, or the Wadsworth Boulevard corridor leaves injured drivers and passengers facing stacked medical costs, lost income, and an insurer who wants to close your file fast and cheap.

  • Colorado gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a car accident lawsuit for injuries arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). Do not wait: evidence from the I-25/US-36 interchange and crash corridors in Adams County disappears fast.
  • Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111). You can recover compensation as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault, with your award reduced by your share. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurers use this rule aggressively after Westminster crashes to shift blame and reduce payouts.
  • CGH Injury Lawyers serves Westminster from our Denver office. We file Westminster car accident lawsuits in Adams County District Court (17th Judicial District), 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, and in Jefferson County District Court for Westminster's smaller Jefferson County portion. There is no Westminster office and we do not pretend otherwise.

CGH Injury Lawyers is a eight-attorney Colorado firm that represents injured drivers, passengers, and families across every county in Colorado, including Westminster clients whose crashes happen on I-25, US-36, US-287, or the city's retail and commercial corridors. We handle negotiations, litigation, and trial in Adams County and Jefferson County when necessary, with no upfront fees and a free first consultation.

Real Colorado results

Verdicts and settlements we have recovered for car accident clients

  • $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.

Where Westminster crashes happen

The Westminster roads and intersections that generate the most serious car accidents

Westminster is crossed by six named state and federal highways: I-25, US-36 (the Denver-Boulder Turnpike), US-287 (Federal Boulevard), SH-128 (120th Avenue), SH-121 (Wadsworth Boulevard), and SH-95 (Sheridan Boulevard). The crash profile of each corridor shapes the evidence we gather and the liability argument we make.

  1. I-25 and US-36 Interchange

    CDOT's own study documents the I-25 and US-36 interchange as a crash hotspot with a steadily increasing crash rate since 2012. The predominant crash type is rear-end collisions produced by congestion and speed-differential merging. This interchange sits at the southern edge of Westminster and generates the city's most severe vehicle crash exposure. Crash data from this interchange is part of the public record we use to establish liability and support damages arguments in Adams County District Court.

  2. US-36 Corridor and Church Ranch Business Park

    The Denver-Boulder Turnpike (US-36) carries heavy commuter and truck traffic through Westminster past the Church Ranch Business Park employment corridor. Multi-injury crashes on US-36 through Westminster are documented, including a seven-car crash in June 2025. High vehicle volumes and speed differentials between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles make this corridor a consistent source of serious crashes and the claims that follow.

  3. Federal Boulevard (US-287)

    US-287 runs through Westminster as Federal Boulevard, with documented fatal pedestrian crash exposure at 96th Avenue and 102nd Avenue. High vehicle speeds combined with the volume of foot traffic around neighborhood commercial corridors create ongoing risk at these intersections. Car accident and pedestrian crash injuries on Federal Boulevard tend to be severe because of the speeds involved.

  4. Wadsworth Boulevard (SH-121) and 120th Avenue (SH-128)

    Wadsworth Boulevard and 120th Avenue carry high volumes of commuter and commercial traffic across Westminster's retail and residential corridors. The Orchard Town Center near 144th Avenue and the commercial zones along Wadsworth create intersection conflict between through traffic and drivers entering and exiting retail parking. Rear-end, angle, and left-turn collisions are common injury patterns on these roads.

  5. RTD Westminster Station Access Roads

    RTD Westminster Station draws rideshare and vehicle traffic around the clock. The station's access roads and nearby surface streets generate conflicts between transit passengers on foot, rideshare vehicles, and through traffic. Drivers approaching and leaving the station in low-light conditions and during peak transit periods face elevated rear-end and angle collision risk.

After the crash

What to do after a car accident in Westminster

The hours after a Westminster crash on I-25, US-36, or any Adams County road shape your claim. These steps protect your health and preserve the evidence an insurer will later try to dispute.

  1. Get to safety and call 911

    Colorado law requires reporting crashes that involve injury, death, or significant property damage. A Westminster Police or Adams County Sheriff report creates an official record of the scene, the vehicles, and the initial fault assessment that becomes part of your claim file.

  2. Seek care at St. Anthony North Hospital

    Serious Westminster crash injuries are treated at St. Anthony North Hospital, the CDPHE-designated Level III Trauma Center serving the North Denver metro area. See a doctor even if you feel fine. Symptoms of whiplash and traumatic brain injury can appear hours or days after a crash, and a treatment gap hands the insurer an argument that you were not really hurt.

  3. Document the scene and the corridor

    Photograph the vehicles, road conditions, skid marks, and your injuries before anything is moved or cleared. On Westminster highways like US-36 and I-25, crash scenes are cleared quickly. Write down the police report number, collect witness names and contacts, and note the exact intersection or mile marker.

  4. Do not give a recorded statement

    The at-fault driver's insurer is not on your side. Under Colorado's comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111), anything you say can be used to increase your share of the fault and reduce what you recover. Do not agree to a recorded statement or sign a medical release without an attorney reviewing it first.

  5. Contact a Westminster car accident attorney

    Colorado's three-year filing deadline for motor vehicle injuries (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)) means evidence preservation starts now. Crash data from Adams County roads, traffic camera footage, and witness memories are time-sensitive. A free consultation costs you nothing.

Compensation

What compensation can you recover after a Westminster 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. Westminster car accident claims are filed and valued under Colorado law, not a Westminster ordinance.

Economic damages

  • Medical expenses, past and future, including trauma care at St. Anthony North Hospital
  • Lost wages and lost income from time missed at Westminster-area employers
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage to your vehicle
  • Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and long-term care costs
  • Out-of-pocket expenses tied directly 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 at all, 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), and they are capped at the amount of actual damages awarded.

Fault and coverage

What if you were partly at fault for the Westminster accident?

You can still recover money 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.

On congested Westminster corridors like I-25 and US-36, insurers routinely argue that the injured driver was following too closely or changing lanes improperly to push fault above the 50 percent bar. That argument, if it succeeds, eliminates your recovery entirely. Having an attorney who can challenge that assessment with CDOT crash data, Adams County police reports, and independent witness statements keeps the full value of your claim intact.

How Colorado car insurance works

  • Colorado is not a no-fault state. You pursue your claim against the at-fault driver's liability insurer, not your own carrier first.
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is critical protection when the at-fault driver on a Westminster highway 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.
  • When the at-fault driver was working at the time of the Westminster crash, a commercial policy or employer liability may apply on top of the driver's personal coverage, expanding the available recovery.
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Local knowledge

Westminster courts. Westminster trauma care. Westminster roads.

A Westminster car accident case lives in Westminster: the road where it happened, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case may be filed. Here is the ground we work on.

Courthouse

Adams County District Court, 17th Judicial District

Westminster sits primarily in Adams County. A Westminster car accident lawsuit that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed in Adams County District Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, in the 17th Judicial District. The 17th Judicial District's local rules, jury pool, and local defense bar are what we navigate for every Westminster car accident client. Westminster also has a smaller portion in Jefferson County, where the applicable court is Jefferson County District Court. We practice in both courts and file wherever the crash location dictates.

Trauma Care

St. Anthony North Hospital (Level III Trauma Center)

St. Anthony North Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is the CDPHE-designated Level III Trauma Center serving Westminster and the North Denver metro area. A Level III center provides initial stabilization and surgical intervention for major crash trauma, including transfers when higher-level intervention is needed. The St. Anthony North trauma records documenting injuries from Westminster car accidents on I-25, US-36, and Federal Boulevard become the medical foundation of a damages claim. We work with those records from day one.

Serving Westminster From Denver

CGH Injury Lawyers. Denver office. Westminster clients.

CGH Injury Lawyers has one office, at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We do not have a Westminster address and we do not pretend to. We serve Westminster car accident clients from Denver, handle communications around your schedule, file in Adams County District Court, and appear wherever your claim requires. Westminster is approximately 20 minutes north of our Denver office on I-25 or US-36. What you get is experienced trial lawyers, not a storefront.

High-Crash Corridors

I-25, US-36, Federal Boulevard, Wadsworth, and more

Westminster is crossed by six named state and federal highways: I-25, US-36 (Denver-Boulder Turnpike), US-287 (Federal Boulevard and Wadsworth Bypass), SH-128 (120th Avenue), SH-121 (Wadsworth Boulevard), and SH-95 (Sheridan Boulevard). The I-25 and US-36 interchange is a CDOT-documented crash hotspot with a steadily increasing crash rate since 2012, where rear-end collisions from congestion and speed-differential merging are the predominant type. Federal Boulevard (US-287) at 96th and 102nd Avenues is a documented fatal pedestrian crash corridor, and multi-injury crashes on US-36 including a seven-car crash in June 2025 are part of the public record for this corridor.

How it works

How a Westminster car accident claim works

A Westminster car accident claim moves through six stages, from a free case evaluation to trial in Adams County District Court when an insurer refuses to be fair. Most cases resolve before a courtroom. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, because that preparation is what moves the needle in settlement negotiations.

  1. Free case evaluation

    We review the Westminster crash facts, the available insurance coverage, and your injuries at no cost and with no obligation. We explain your rights under Colorado law and answer your questions directly.

  2. Investigation and evidence preservation

    We gather the Adams County or Westminster Police Department crash report, request CDOT traffic data for I-25 and US-36, secure any available camera footage, interview witnesses, and bring in accident reconstruction experts when the case needs it. Evidence on Westminster highways moves fast.

  3. Medical documentation

    We work with your treating physicians at St. Anthony North Hospital and any specialists to build a complete picture of your injuries, your prognosis, and the full future cost of your care. This documentation drives the damages number.

  4. Demand letter

    We calculate your full damages across every category the law allows and send a documented demand to the at-fault insurer. The demand package includes the liability evidence, medical records, wage loss documentation, and the applicable damage caps and uncapped categories under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5.

  5. Negotiation

    Most Westminster car accident cases settle at this stage. We negotiate from a position of trial readiness, not from pressure to close files. An insurer that knows we will try the case in Adams County District Court is a different negotiating opponent than one that believes we will take whatever is offered.

  6. Litigation and trial

    If the insurer refuses a fair offer, we file suit in Adams County District Court (17th Judicial District) and prepare your Westminster car accident case for a jury. Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. That record matters to an insurer evaluating whether to settle.

Your team

The team handling your Westminster car accident case

CGH Injury Lawyers is a eight-attorney Colorado firm founded in 2016, formerly Cheney Galluzzi and Howard. Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has tried over 25 cases to verdict, including in Adams County District Court. Timothy G. Tarr has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 2023. Every Westminster car accident case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney, not a paralegal. We are bilingual in English and Spanish and serve Westminster's Spanish-speaking communities in Adams County.

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Frequently asked questions

Westminster car accident questions, answered directly

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Westminster, Colorado?

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)). Shorter deadlines apply in specific situations. If the at-fault driver was operating a government vehicle or if the crash happened on a government-maintained section of I-25 or US-36, a written notice of claim must be filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)), or the claim is barred entirely. Do not wait until the three-year deadline to consult an attorney. Evidence on Westminster highways disappears quickly.

Where would my Westminster car accident lawsuit be filed?

Westminster sits primarily in Adams County. A Westminster car accident lawsuit that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed in Adams County District Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, in the 17th Judicial District. For crashes occurring in Westminster's smaller Jefferson County portion, the applicable court is Jefferson County District Court. The county where the crash occurred and where the defendant resides both factor into proper venue. CGH Injury Lawyers files in both courts and handles Adams County local rules and the defense firms active in that venue.

What if I was partly at fault for the Westminster crash?

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 anything. On busy Westminster corridors like I-25 and US-36, insurers frequently argue that the injured driver contributed to the crash through following too closely or lane changes. An attorney who can counter those arguments with CDOT crash data and Adams County police reports protects the value of your claim.

Does CGH Injury Lawyers have an office in Westminster?

No. CGH Injury Lawyers has one office, at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We serve Westminster car accident clients from that office, file cases in Adams County District Court, and coordinate around your availability. Westminster is approximately 20 minutes north of our Denver office on I-25 or US-36. You can reach us at (303) 209-9395 or start your case review online.

What are the Colorado damage caps that apply to a Westminster car accident case?

Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and future care costs are never capped in Colorado. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are capped at $1.5 million for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, with inflation adjustments starting in 2028 (C.R.S. 13-21-102.5). Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not capped at all, which matters most in serious Westminster crash cases with lasting injury. The cap that applies depends on when the claim accrued, so cases from different years carry different limits.

What if the driver who hit me in Westminster had no insurance?

If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, you may file a claim with your own insurer after an uninsured-driver crash on Westminster roads. 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 assets worth pursuing and identify any other insurance sources, such as an employer policy if the driver was working at the time of the crash. Colorado is not a no-fault state, so your own uninsured coverage is the primary protection against underinsured at-fault drivers.

How long does a Westminster car accident settlement take?

Straightforward Westminster car accident claims with clear liability, documented injuries, and cooperative insurers can resolve in a few months. Cases with disputed fault on corridors like I-25 or US-36, serious injuries requiring long medical treatment, or insurers who refuse fair offers can take one to three years or longer, especially if suit is filed in Adams County District Court. Settling before you reach maximum medical improvement typically leaves money on the table. We tell you honestly where your case stands at every stage.

Is it worth hiring a car accident attorney for a Westminster crash?

In most cases, yes. An attorney can document your Westminster crash damages properly, handle insurer communications so you do not inadvertently say something that inflates your fault percentage under C.R.S. 13-21-111, and negotiate from a position of trial readiness. Early legal involvement also preserves evidence that disappears quickly on high-traffic Westminster corridors like the I-25 and US-36 interchange. CGH offers free consultations with no obligation, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

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