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A crash on I-70, the Wadsworth Boulevard interchange, or Ralston Road can change everything in seconds. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Arvada and Jefferson County from our Denver office, handles every insurer conversation, and tries your case in Jefferson Combined Court when settlement is not fair. No fee unless we win.

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Arvada sits at the junction of Interstate 70 and the western terminus of Interstate 76, two of the busiest freight and commuter corridors in Colorado. When a crash happens on one of Arvada's high-speed interchanges or arterials, the insurance adjuster opens the claim before the tow truck arrives. You need an attorney before you give a statement.

  • You have three years from the date of the crash to file a car accident lawsuit in Colorado (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). If a government vehicle or government-owned road condition was a factor, a written notice must be filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)).
  • Colorado uses a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault; your award is reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing (C.R.S. 13-21-111).
  • The at-fault driver's insurer is not on your side. Do not give a recorded statement, do not estimate your injuries, and do not accept any offer before an attorney reviews your full damages.

CGH Injury Lawyers represents injured drivers, passengers, and families throughout Arvada and Jefferson County from our Denver office. We handle negotiations with the insurers who dispute Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street crashes, file suits in Jefferson Combined Court when needed, and try cases to a Jefferson County jury when that is what full recovery requires. You pay nothing unless we win.

Where Arvada crashes happen

The Arvada roads and interchanges behind the most serious car accident claims

Arvada's geography puts more than 124,000 residents at the intersection of two interstates and several state highways. Knowing where crashes cluster, and why, shapes how we investigate each claim.

  1. I-70 / I-76 interchange

    I-76 reaches its western terminus at the I-70 interchange in Arvada, creating a high-volume divergence point where two interstates split. Drivers merging from one interstate to the other at highway speeds produce a consistent crash risk. When a multi-vehicle collision happens at this interchange, the resulting injuries often include fractures, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injury, and the damages claim can be substantial.

  2. I-70 / Wadsworth Boulevard interchange (Exit 264)

    The interchange at I-70 and Wadsworth Boulevard (Colorado State Highway 121) is a documented site of multi-vehicle and rollover crashes. High-speed ramp merges, heavy commuter volume, and freight trucks sharing confined ramp geometry create conditions where a moment of inattention by any driver can cause a serious injury. This single interchange generates a disproportionate share of Arvada car accident claims.

  3. Wadsworth Boulevard (SH 121) pedestrian and vehicle corridor

    Wadsworth Boulevard is the primary north-south spine of Arvada. Fatal hit-and-run crashes and pedestrian fatalities have been documented along this corridor, with inadequate crosswalk infrastructure and poor nighttime lighting at intersections including W 72nd Ave and W 80th Ave identified as contributing factors. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd draws more than 300,000 visitors per year, adding substantial pedestrian volume to an already dangerous roadway.

  4. Kipling Street (SH 391) and Ralston Road

    Kipling Street carries high-speed suburban traffic through the western side of Arvada, with documented pedestrian and vehicle crashes at arterial intersections. Ralston Road, Arvada's primary east-west arterial through the central city, is another consistent source of collision claims, particularly at signalized intersections where drivers run red lights or fail to yield on left turns.

  5. Ward Road (SH 72) foothills transition zone

    Ward Road runs north from I-70 Exit 266 through western Arvada and into the foothills. The rural-to-urban transition zone creates a documented crash risk where high-speed through traffic meets slower local access at foothills grade changes. Impaired drivers who use this corridor late at night face both the grade change and limited lighting, raising the risk of head-on and run-off-road crashes.

  6. RTD G Line station areas

    The RTD G Line (Gold Line) runs three stations through Arvada: Arvada Gold Strike at 60th and Sheridan, Olde Town Arvada, and Arvada Ridge/Ward Road. Station plazas, parking areas, and the streets surrounding Olde Town Arvada's historic district generate pedestrian-vehicle conflict points. When an RTD vehicle or a driver near a transit station is at fault for your injuries, the claim may involve a public entity subject to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.

After the crash

What to do after a car accident in Arvada

The hours after an Arvada crash 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

    A police report creates an official record of the Arvada crash scene. Keep the report number. If the crash happened on I-70 or I-76, Colorado State Patrol typically responds; if it happened on a city street, Arvada Police handle the report.

  2. Seek medical care immediately

    Seriously injured Arvada crash victims are often transported to Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, a CDPHE-designated Level II Trauma Center, or for the most critical injuries to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center. Even if you feel fine at the scene, symptoms of whiplash and traumatic brain injury can appear hours or days later. A gap in medical treatment weakens your claim.

  3. Document the scene

    Photograph the vehicles, road conditions, signage, and your visible injuries before the scene changes. On I-70 or the Wadsworth interchange, note whether it was a ramp merge, a lane-change, or a rear-end. Collect witness names and contact details. Note any surveillance cameras at nearby commercial properties along Wadsworth or Ralston Road.

  4. Do not give a recorded statement

    The other driver's insurer will call quickly, sometimes the same day as the crash. Do not agree to a recorded statement, do not estimate your fault share, and do not accept any offer before speaking with an attorney. What you say becomes part of the claim record and can be used to reduce what you recover.

  5. Watch the deadlines

    Colorado gives you three years from the date of the Arvada crash to file a lawsuit for motor-vehicle injuries (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). If a government entity was involved, a written notice of claim must be filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)). Missing the CGIA notice deadline bars the claim entirely.

  6. Contact a car accident attorney

    Evidence degrades fast. Surveillance footage from businesses along Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street is typically overwritten within 30 days. Black-box data from the at-fault vehicle can be lost if the vehicle is repaired or sold. Call CGH Injury Lawyers at (303) 209-9395. The free consultation costs you nothing and the early call preserves your options.

Compensation

What you can recover after an Arvada car accident

Colorado law lets injured drivers and passengers 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 the injury. In the most serious Arvada crash cases, the uncapped categories do the most work.

Economic damages (no cap)

  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Lost wages and lost income
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Vehicle damage and property loss
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Out-of-pocket expenses from the crash

Non-economic damages (capped at $1.5M for 2025+ claims)

  • 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 $1,500,000 under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028. Economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages are never capped. Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is its own uncapped category entirely separate from pain and suffering, which matters greatly in high-speed Arvada interstate crashes that produce permanent injury. Punitive damages are available when a defendant acted with fraud, malice, or willful and wanton disregard for others, and may not exceed the actual damages award (C.R.S. 13-21-102(1)(a)).

Fault and coverage

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

Insurers handling I-70 and Wadsworth Boulevard crashes routinely try to pin some percentage of fault on the injured driver to reduce the payout. Colorado's modified comparative fault rule under C.R.S. 13-21-111 is exactly the tool they use. You can still recover damages as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. Having an attorney who can challenge an inflated fault assignment is often the difference between a full recovery and no recovery.

How Colorado car insurance works for Arvada accident claims

  • Colorado is not a no-fault state. You pursue your claim against the at-fault driver's liability insurer, not your own carrier, for the bulk of your losses.
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is critical protection when the at-fault driver on I-70 or Ralston Road has no insurance or inadequate limits. Colorado UM/UIM claims are subject to C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17.
  • When the at-fault vehicle is owned or operated by a government entity, including RTD buses serving the G Line stations in Arvada, the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act caps recovery at $505,000 per person and $1,421,000 per occurrence for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2026 (C.R.S. 24-10-114(1)). The mandatory written notice to the entity must be filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)).

Real Colorado results

Verdicts and settlements we have recovered in car accident cases

  • $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 Arvada car accident claim works from the first call to resolution

An Arvada car accident claim moves through six stages, from a free case evaluation to trial in Jefferson Combined Court when an insurer refuses to be fair. Most cases resolve before a courtroom, but we prepare every case as if it will be tried in front of a Jefferson County jury.

  1. Free case evaluation

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

  2. Investigation

    We gather the Arvada Police or Colorado State Patrol crash report, request surveillance footage from businesses along Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street before it is overwritten, obtain witness statements, and bring in accident reconstruction when the cause is disputed.

  3. Demand letter

    We calculate your full damages across every category the law allows, including medical costs, lost income, future care, and the uncapped physical-impairment category for serious Arvada injuries, and send a documented demand to the at-fault insurer.

  4. Negotiation

    Most Arvada car accident cases settle during negotiation. We negotiate from a position of trial readiness, which changes the dynamic with insurers who know we are genuinely prepared to try the case in Jefferson Combined Court.

  5. Filing suit in Jefferson Combined Court

    If the insurer refuses a fair offer, we file in Jefferson Combined Court, First Judicial District, at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. We handle Jefferson Combined Court cases directly and know the local procedure, the defense firms, and the jury pool.

  6. Trial before a Jefferson County jury

    Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. When an insurer will not settle fairly, a Jefferson County jury decides the outcome. Our trial lawyers are prepared to present your case and fight for the full recovery the evidence supports.

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Local knowledge

Arvada courts. Arvada trauma care. Arvada roads. We know the ground your claim lives on.

An Arvada car accident case is fought on Arvada terms: the roads where it happened, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case is filed. Here is the local context we work with on every Jefferson County claim.

Courthouse

Jefferson Combined Court, First Judicial District

A car accident lawsuit in Arvada that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed at Jefferson Combined Court (District Court), located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, in the First Judicial District. Jefferson County is the primary county for Arvada; a small portion of Arvada also falls within Adams County. Local procedure, the Jefferson County jury pool, and the defense firms you will face all differ from courts in other districts. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Jefferson Combined Court cases directly. We do not refer them out.

Trauma Care

Level II and Level I Trauma Centers Serving Arvada Car Accident Victims

Seriously injured Arvada car crash victims are frequently transported to Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, a CDPHE-designated Level II Trauma Center that opened a new facility in August 2024. The most critical injuries from high-speed I-70 or I-76 crashes may require transport to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, a CDPHE-designated and American College of Surgeons verified Level I Trauma Center. Trauma records from these facilities document the full scope of your injuries, the treatment required, and the projected future care costs. Those records form the backbone of the economic damages claim.

High-Crash Corridors

I-70, I-76, Wadsworth Boulevard, Kipling Street, Ward Road, and Ralston Road

Arvada sits at the junction of Interstate 70 and the western terminus of Interstate 76, two of the busiest freight and commuter corridors in Colorado. The I-70/Wadsworth Boulevard interchange (Exit 264) is a documented site of multi-vehicle and rollover crashes driven by high-speed ramp merges. Wadsworth Boulevard (SH 121) running north-south is a documented corridor for fatal hit-and-run crashes and pedestrian fatalities, with poor nighttime lighting at intersections including W 72nd Ave and W 80th Ave flagged as contributing factors. Kipling Street (SH 391) carries high-speed suburban traffic with documented pedestrian and vehicle crashes. Ward Road (SH 72) transitions from an urban arterial at I-70 to a foothills grade with documented crash risk at grade changes heading north. Ralston Road, Arvada's primary east-west arterial through the central city, is another consistent source of collision claims.

Serving Arvada

No Arvada Office. Full Arvada Representation.

CGH Injury Lawyers has one office, at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We do not maintain a branch office in Arvada. We serve Jefferson County car accident clients from our Denver office, file suits in Jefferson Combined Court, and meet clients wherever it is convenient for them. What you get is the work and the trial readiness, not a storefront on Wadsworth Boulevard. Call (303) 209-9395.

Your team

The attorneys who handle Arvada car accident cases

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 Arvada car accident case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney, not a paralegal, and is prepared for trial from the first day we open the file.

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Frequently asked questions

Arvada car accident questions, answered

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Arvada?

Colorado gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit for motor-vehicle injuries (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). If a government entity such as the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, or RTD was involved, a written notice of claim must be filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)). That government-notice clock runs well before the three-year filing deadline and often before the injured person realizes it has started. Do not wait to consult an attorney.

Where would my Arvada car accident lawsuit be filed?

A car accident lawsuit arising from an Arvada crash that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed at Jefferson Combined Court (District Court), located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, in the First Judicial District. A small portion of Arvada falls within Adams County, and the filing venue for those cases depends on where the crash occurred. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Jefferson Combined Court cases directly.

What if I was partly at fault for the crash on I-70 or Wadsworth Boulevard?

Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule under 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 recover nothing. Insurers handling Arvada interstate crashes routinely try to inflate the injured driver's fault percentage. An attorney can challenge that assignment with the police report, physical evidence, and witness testimony.

Does Colorado cap what I can recover for an Arvada car accident?

Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and future care costs are never capped. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are capped at $1,500,000 for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028 (C.R.S. 13-21-102.5). Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not capped at all and is entirely separate from the non-economic cap. In serious Arvada crash cases involving permanent injury from I-70 or I-76 collisions, the uncapped economic and physical-impairment categories carry most of the case value.

What if the at-fault driver in Arvada had no insurance?

If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, you may file a claim with your own insurer. Colorado UM/UIM claims are subject to 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 or whether another party, such as an employer whose employee caused the crash, shares liability.

Does CGH Injury Lawyers have an office in Arvada?

No. CGH Injury Lawyers has one office, at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We serve Arvada and Jefferson County car accident clients from that office, file cases in Jefferson Combined Court (First Judicial District), and meet you wherever is convenient for you. Call (303) 209-9395 or use the form on this page to start a free case review.

What happens if an RTD bus caused my Arvada car accident?

RTD is a public entity subject to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. Claims against RTD require a written notice of claim filed within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)); missing that deadline bars the claim entirely, regardless of how serious the injuries are. The CGIA also caps recovery at $505,000 per person and $1,421,000 per occurrence for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2026 (C.R.S. 24-10-114(1)). RTD's G Line stations at Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Gold Strike, and Arvada Ridge/Ward Road generate bus-involved crash exposure at station areas. Call us immediately if an RTD vehicle was involved.

How long does an Arvada car accident claim take to resolve?

Straightforward claims with clear liability and documented injuries may settle in a few months. Complex cases involving disputed fault on I-70, serious injuries requiring ongoing treatment at Lutheran Hospital or UCHealth, or insurance disputes over UM/UIM coverage can take one to three years or longer. Settling before you reach maximum medical improvement often leaves money on the table for future care costs you cannot yet calculate. We advise clients honestly about where their specific case stands at every stage.

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