It’s More Than Money. It’s About Safety Standards in Boulder County.
When you walk into Foothills Hospital on Arapahoe or take a loved one to a clinic in Gunbarrel, you trust that the “Standard of Care” isn’t just a legal phrase—it’s a promise. But when that promise is broken by surgical error, misdiagnosis, or negligence, the physical and financial toll can be devastating.
As part of our comprehensive legal services in Boulder, CO, we know that a malpractice claim isn’t just about a payout. It’s about ensuring that what happened to you at Boulder Community Health or a University of Colorado facility doesn’t happen to your neighbors in Martin Acres or Newlands. We are trial lawyers who aren’t afraid to challenge the biggest healthcare systems in the 20th Judicial District.
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Available for home visits from Table Mesa to Longmont.
Why “Front Range” Experience Matters in Boulder Medical Malpractice Cases
You don’t need a lawyer who just knows “the law.” You need a team that knows Boulder’s medical landscape.
Medical malpractice cases in Colorado are governed by complex statutes like the Health Care Availability Act (HCAA), but they are won and lost in the details of local practice. We understand the specific dynamics of the Boulder County Justice Center on 6th Avenue and navigate:
The “Certificate of Review” Requirement (C.R.S. § 13-20-602): In Boulder courts, you cannot simply file a lawsuit. Within 60 days, we must file a certificate verifying that a medical expert has reviewed your case and deems it meritorious. We have a network of trusted medical experts ready to validate your claim immediately.
Governmental Immunity Issues: If your injury occurred at a university-affiliated clinic near The Hill or a state-run facility, you might be suing a government entity. This triggers the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, which demands a strict 182-day notice period. Miss this deadline, and your case is over before it begins.
BCH & Local Systems: We are familiar with the administrative and legal tactics used by major local providers, including the lien statutes that hospitals often use to aggressively collect on bills—even when they caused the injury.
The CGH Difference: Tenacious & Transparent
We are Cheney Galluzzi & Howard. We built our firm on a simple premise: Transparency.
In the high-stakes world of medical malpractice, you don’t need false hope; you need a strategic battle plan.
We invest in your case: Malpractice cases are expensive. We front the costs for medical records, expert witnesses, and court filings. You pay nothing unless we win.
We limit our caseload: Unlike “mill” firms that settle cheap, we prepare every case for trial. If the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, we are ready to stand before a jury in Boulder District Court.
We understand the caps: Colorado has a cap on “non-economic damages” (pain and suffering), but there are exceptions for “physical impairment.” We fight to categorize your injuries correctly to maximize your potential recovery under C.R.S. § 13-64-302.
Serving Every Corner of Boulder
We know that when you are injured, driving down the Turnpike to Denver is the last thing you want to do. That’s why we come to you.
- North Boulder & Gunbarrel: Handling nursing home negligence and assisted living facility claims
- Central Boulder & Downtown: Representing professionals and families in Mapleton Hill and Whittier
- South Boulder: Home consultations for residents in Table Mesa and Shanahan Ridge
University Hill: Protecting CU students and faculty from diagnostic errors at campus health facilities
Get The Justice You Deserve.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical professional in Boulder County, don’t face the insurance giants alone. We are ready to fight for your future.
CGH Injury Lawyers
Serving Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, and the entire Front Range.
Boulder Medical Malpractice FAQ
What is the Statute of Limitations for medical malpractice in Colorado?
Generally, you have two years from the date you knew (or should have known) about the injury to file a lawsuit (C.R.S. § 13-80-102.5). However, there is a “Statute of Repose” that bars most claims after three years, regardless of when you discovered the error. Do not wait. If you suspect negligence at a facility on Broadway or 28th Street, call us immediately.
Can I sue a University Hospital?
Yes, but it is complicated. Because university hospitals are often state entities, they are protected by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA). This caps damages lower than private cases and requires filing a specific Notice of Claim within 182 days. We specialize in navigating these administrative minefields.
Why do I need a “Certificate of Review”?
Colorado law prevents frivolous lawsuits by requiring a Certificate of Review within 60 days of filing. This means a qualified medical expert must review your records and sign off that the case has merit. We handle this entire process, securing the necessary experts to validate your claim.
What if I signed a consent form?
A consent form is not a “get out of jail free” card for negligence. You consented to the known risks of a procedure (like infection or bleeding), not to a doctor’s preventable error or deviation from the standard of care.
What types of surgical errors constitute malpractice?
We investigate “never events”—errors that should never happen in competent care. These include wrong-site surgery or operating on the wrong patient, retained foreign objects (sponges, instruments) left inside the body after surgery, and anesthesia errors leading to brain injury or oxygen deprivation. We also handle lack of informed consent cases—where a surgeon at a facility on Canyon Boulevard or elsewhere failed to explain the specific risks of your procedure before you went under. A consent form doesn’t waive liability for preventable errors or failure to properly inform you.
Can I sue if my diagnosis was delayed or wrong?
Yes. In a city as active as Boulder, dismissing chest pain as “anxiety” or back pain as “hiking strain” can be fatal. We hold providers accountable for delayed cancer diagnosis when early detection could have changed outcomes, stroke and heart attack misdiagnosis that leads to permanent disability, and radiology errors—misread X-rays or MRIs that result in untreated fractures or tumors. If a provider failed to order appropriate tests or ignored clear symptoms, that may constitute negligence.
Do you handle birth injury cases?
Yes. For families expecting at facilities like the Family Birth Center, a birth injury turns a day of joy into a lifetime of struggle. We handle cases of cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation during labor, Erb’s palsy from improper traction during delivery, and failure to perform a C-section when fetal distress is evident on the monitor. These cases require specialized experts to prove the standard of care was breached and that timely intervention could have prevented the injury.