You’re Not Looking for a Handout. You Just Want to Get Back to Work.

If you’ve been injured in Brighton, the physical pain is only half the battle. The real stress is the logistics: How do I get to my shift at Vestas if my truck is totaled? How do I pay for physical therapy when I have a mortgage to pay? How do I handle the commute to specialists in the metro area when I can barely sit in a car?

At Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, a serious injury lawyer in Denver,  we understand that in Adams County, an injury isn’t just a medical event—it’s a threat to your independence.

We aren’t “downtown suits” looking for a quick settlement. We are Colorado trial lawyers who know the 17th Judicial District inside and out. We fight to make sure the insurance companies respect the current Colorado damage caps, ensuring you get every dollar necessary to fix your life, your vehicle, and your future.

It’s more than money—it’s about helping you put your life back together.

We can come to you in Brighton or meet virtually—save the gas money. No upfront fees. We work on contingency, so you don’t pay us unless we win.

Cases We Handle in Brighton & Adams County

Car & Truck Accidents (I-76 & US-85)

Whether it was a semi-truck merge accident near the Eagle Blvd exit or a collision at the Bromley Lane intersection, we move fast to preserve evidence before the road crews clear it.

Commercial truck accidents often involve multiple liable parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the maintenance provider. We investigate federal Hours of Service violations, improper cargo securement, and mechanical failures. We also handle rotator cuff tears from steering wheel impact, whiplash injuries that affect your ability to look over your shoulder on the job, and lower back injuries that make it impossible to sit through a full shift.

Catastrophic Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury

We work closely with specialists who serve the Brighton area. While Platte Valley Medical Center is excellent for emergency stabilization, long-term TBI or spinal care often requires specialists in the metro area.

We fight to ensure your settlement covers the travel costs and time off work required for the 40-mile round-trip. We also account for the cognitive and emotional impacts of brain injury—memory problems, mood changes, difficulty concentrating—that make it hard to return to the skilled trades or technical work many Brighton residents rely on.

Motorcycle Accidents

Brighton’s rural roads and highway access make it popular with riders, but also dangerous. We handle cases involving left-turn accidents at uncontrolled intersections, gravel on curved roads, and drivers who claim they “never saw” the motorcyclist. We work with accident reconstructionists to prove visibility, speed, and right-of-way.

Premises Liability

From slip-and-falls in the Pavilions shopping district to accidents near Barr Lake State Park, property owners have a duty to keep you safe. We’ve handled cases involving icy parking lots that weren’t salted, uneven pavement in commercial areas, and inadequate lighting in retail zones. Our legal team works diligently to establish liability and prove that the property owner knew—or should have known—about the dangerous condition.

Wrongful Death

Losing a family member in an accident is devastating. We help families in Brighton pursue wrongful death claims that cover funeral expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, and the future financial support your loved one would have provided. We handle these cases with care and compassion, because we know it’s more than money—it’s about justice and dignity for the person you lost.

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Why “Denver Tactics” Don’t Work in Adams County

Brighton isn’t Denver. A jury here is made up of farmers, tradespeople, and commuters—pragmatic folks who value hard work over theatrical arguments.

Many “billboard lawyers” try to win cases with sympathy. We win cases with utility.

We know that an Adams County jury might be skeptical of abstract “pain and suffering,” but they are fiercely protective of a person’s right to earn a living. That’s where we come in. We don’t take the insurance company’s word for anything, and we build your case by proving exactly what the accident took away from you:

The Economic Loss: Not just medical bills, but the overtime you missed during harvest or construction season. The shift differential you can’t earn anymore. The side work you relied on to make ends meet.

The Functional Loss: Proving you can no longer lift the tools, drive the commute, or maintain your property. We work with medical experts and vocational specialists to document how your injury has changed your capacity to work and live independently.

This isn’t about drama. It’s about restoration of capability—getting you the resources you need to rebuild the life you worked hard to create.

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The Specific Dangers of Brighton Roads

Out-of-town adjusters don’t understand the unique hazards of the Platte Valley. We do. We investigate the specific conditions that caused your crash:

The Hwy 85 “Black Ice” Trap

The river valley moisture creates invisible ice on the bridges over the South Platte River long before the rest of the road freezes. We check weather logs, CDOT road condition reports, and temperature data to prove you weren’t “driving too fast”—the road was treacherous, and the other driver failed to adjust.

Sable Blvd “Brown-Outs”

High winds meeting freshly tilled agricultural soil can create sudden zero-visibility dust storms. We know how to pull agricultural reports and wind data to prove visibility conditions at the time of the crash. This isn’t speculation—it’s documented evidence that shifts liability.

The “Commuter Glare”

Driving east/west on flat county roads during sunrise or sunset creates blinding glare that lasts for miles. We reconstruct the accident scene to show how other drivers were negligent in these known conditions—and why they should have slowed down or pulled over.

Infrastructure Failures

Heavy truck traffic combined with freeze-thaw cycles destroys roads near the Brighton Pavilions and industrial zones along Bromley Lane. If a pothole, shoulder drop-off, or road defect contributed to your wreck, we look at municipal liability and pursue every responsible party.

Navigating the 17th Judicial District

The Adams County Justice Center (1100 Judicial Center Dr, Brighton) has its own procedures, pacing, and culture.

We Know the Bench: We understand the preferences of the judges in the 17th District and how they handle motion practice, discovery disputes, and trial scheduling.

We Know the Juries: We frame arguments that resonate with the common-sense values of Adams County residents—people who understand what it means to work hard, support a family, and need a reliable vehicle to survive.

We Handle the Hassle: Parking at the Justice Center is a nightmare. The docket is crowded. We handle the filings, the appearances, and the bureaucracy so you don’t have to miss work or navigate an unfamiliar system.

Common Questions from Our Brighton Clients