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Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111). You can recover damages as long as you were less than 50 percent responsible for the crash. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
The standard deadline to file a car accident lawsuit in Colorado is three years from the date of the crash (C.R.S. 13-80-101). If a government vehicle or road defect was involved, written notice must be provided within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)).
Colorado is not a no-fault state. You pursue your claim against the at-fault driver's liability insurer. If that driver was uninsured or underinsured, your own UM/UIM coverage can apply (C.R.S. 13-80-107.5, Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17).

If you were hurt in a Broomfield car accident on US 36, Northwest Parkway, Wadsworth Boulevard, or I-25, you have a limited window to build and protect your claim. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Broomfield from our Denver office and handles cases in Broomfield Combined Courts, the 17th Judicial District. We manage the insurer communications, gather the evidence, and take your case to trial in Broomfield when a settlement offer is not fair. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Modified comparative fault (C.R.S. 13-21-111)

Colorado allows you to recover even if you were partly at fault, as long as your share is less than 50 percent.
Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. At 50 percent or more, you recover nothing.
Broomfield insurers routinely overstate the injured person's fault to reduce payouts. We challenge those assignments with police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction when needed.
Fault is determined by the trier of fact, not by the insurance adjuster.

Damages and the non-economic cap

Medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage are economic damages. They are never capped in Colorado.
For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million (C.R.S. 13-21-102.5). Inflation adjustments begin in 2028. Lower, inflation-adjusted caps apply to older claims based on the accrual date.
Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not capped and is separate from the non-economic cap.
Punitive damages are available when the at-fault driver acted with fraud, malice, or willful and wanton disregard for others (C.R.S. 13-21-102).

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage

Colorado is not a no-fault state, which means you pursue the at-fault driver's liability insurer for your losses. If that driver carried no insurance or had inadequate limits, your own UM/UIM coverage is the safety net. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 as interpreted in Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. We confirm the available coverage in every Broomfield case before we calculate a demand.

The filing deadline for most Broomfield car accident lawsuits is three years from the date of the crash (C.R.S. 13-80-101). If any government entity, government vehicle, or road maintenance issue contributed to the crash, written notice must be provided within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)). Missing the notice deadline can bar a government-entity claim even if the underlying facts are strong.

High-Risk Roads

US 36, Northwest Parkway, SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd), and I-25

US 36, the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, is the dominant commuter artery through Broomfield. Freezing drizzle that forms thin invisible ice before snow accumulation has produced documented fatal crashes near the Church Ranch Boulevard exit. The Northwest Parkway is a 9.05-mile limited-access toll road with both termini in Broomfield: the western end at US 36 near Interlocken Loop and the eastern end at the I-25 and E-470 interchange. A fatal and serious-injury crash at the southbound I-25 to southbound E-470 ramp was documented in April 2024. SH 121 (Wadsworth Boulevard) and 120th Avenue are flagged in Broomfield's Transportation Plan as high-crash intersections. I-25 and US 87 form Broomfield's eastern boundary and carry heavy north-south freight volume at interchange speeds.

Trauma Care

Two Level II Trauma Centers serving Broomfield

Broomfield car accident victims have access to two CDPHE-designated Level II Trauma Centers. Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital holds Level II designation and has received recertification by the American College of Surgeons. Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital achieved its Level II designation from CDPHE in June 2021, upgraded from Level III. Both facilities are proximate to the US 36 and I-25 corridors. The medical records they generate document the full scope of your injuries and become the backbone of your damages claim.

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Broomfield Combined Courts, 17th Judicial District

Broomfield is Colorado's 64th county, a consolidated city-county incorporated on November 15, 2001. Personal injury cases arising in Broomfield are filed in Broomfield Combined Courts, which houses the District Court, County Court, and Municipal Court under one roof at 17 Descombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. The court sits in the 17th Judicial District. Local procedure and the jury pool in the 17th Judicial District are distinct from surrounding counties. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Broomfield Combined Court cases directly from our Denver office, which is minutes from Broomfield via US 36.

Responding Agency

Broomfield Police Department

The Broomfield Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for crashes within Broomfield city limits. The crash report they generate is one of the first documents we obtain because it records the responding officer's observations, any citations issued, and the initial identification of the parties. The Colorado State Patrol responds to incidents on state highways within and bordering Broomfield, including portions of I-25, US 36, and the Northwest Parkway.

Free case evaluation

We review your crash, explain your rights under Colorado law, and tell you honestly whether we believe you have a viable claim. No charge. No obligation.
Evidence preservation

We obtain the Broomfield Police Department or Colorado State Patrol report, preserve surveillance footage from intersections and businesses along the corridor, secure witness statements, and request available crash data before it is lost or overwritten.
Medical documentation

We work from your records at Intermountain Health Good Samaritan, Intermountain Health Lutheran, or wherever you were treated to document the full scope of your injuries, including future care costs and physical impairment.
Demand and negotiation

We calculate your full economic and non-economic losses and send a documented demand to the at-fault insurer. We negotiate from a position of trial readiness, not from a willingness to accept the first offer.
Filing suit if needed

When an insurer will not offer a fair amount, we file in Broomfield Combined Courts, 17th Judicial District. Filing moves discovery forward and signals that we are prepared to try the case.
Trial

Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is an ABOTA member who has tried over 25 cases to verdict. When trial is what full recovery requires, we are ready to go to a Broomfield jury.

Economic damages (never capped)

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

Non-economic and other damages

Pain and suffering (capped at $1.5 million for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5; lower caps apply to older claims)
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Physical impairment or disfigurement (not subject to the non-economic cap; tracked separately)
Loss of consortium for a spouse or family member
Punitive damages where the at-fault driver acted with fraud, malice, or willful and wanton disregard (C.R.S. 13-21-102)

One category that surprises many clients: compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not subject to Colorado's non-economic cap and is calculated separately. If a crash on US 36 or Northwest Parkway left you with lasting physical limitations or scarring, that element of your claim is uncapped and requires thorough medical documentation. We structure every Broomfield demand to make sure no category of harm is left out.

"You were partly at fault"

Colorado's modified comparative fault rule means insurers earn money by inflating your fault percentage. Even a small upward shift in your assigned fault reduces their payout. We counter that with the police report, intersection footage from US 36 and Wadsworth Boulevard corridor cameras, and witness accounts. Fault is a factual question for the jury, not a number the adjuster gets to set unilaterally.
"Your injuries were pre-existing"

A prior back condition, prior knee surgery, or other pre-existing problem does not erase your claim. Colorado law allows recovery for an aggravation or worsening of a pre-existing condition caused by the crash. We document the baseline and the post-crash change through your medical records and, when needed, treating physicians and independent medical experts.
"You waited too long to get treatment"

A gap between the crash and first medical care is a standard insurer argument. Symptoms of whiplash, traumatic brain injury, and soft-tissue damage often take hours or days to appear. We use medical evidence to explain the delay and connect your injuries to the crash rather than allow the gap to be characterized as proof the crash was not serious.
"The weather caused the crash, not our driver"

Black ice on US 36 near Church Ranch Boulevard and limited-visibility conditions on Northwest Parkway are real hazards in Broomfield. But a driver who fails to reduce speed in icy conditions, tailgates, or ignores road advisories is still negligent under Colorado law. We use weather records, CDOT maintenance logs, and expert testimony to show the crash was avoidable even in the conditions present.

One honest thing we will tell you before any case begins: if the facts of your Broomfield crash point to a defense that would genuinely bar recovery, we say so in the free review rather than sign you up and let the case stall. When the law is on your side, we fight hard. When it is not, you deserve to hear that early and at no cost.

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Where would a Broomfield car accident lawsuit be filed?

Car accident lawsuits arising in Broomfield are filed in Broomfield Combined Courts at 17 Descombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020, in the 17th Judicial District. Broomfield is Colorado's only consolidated city-county, and the Combined Courts handle district, county, and municipal matters in one building. Most cases settle before a lawsuit is ever filed, but venue affects the local rules, local procedure, and the jury pool. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Broomfield Combined Court cases directly from our Denver office.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Broomfield?

Colorado gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a car accident lawsuit (C.R.S. 13-80-101). If a government vehicle, a Broomfield city vehicle, RTD, or a road or signal defect played a role in the crash, written notice must also be provided within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)). Missing that government notice deadline can bar those claims even if the underlying facts are strong. Because evidence on corridors like US 36 and Northwest Parkway degrades quickly, contact an attorney as soon as possible.

I was partly at fault for the Broomfield crash. Can I still recover?

Often, yes. Colorado's modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111) lets you recover as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage. At 50 percent or more, you recover nothing. Insurers often inflate the injured person's fault percentage to reduce payouts. We use the Broomfield Police Department report, intersection records, and witness statements to challenge those assessments.

What if the at-fault Broomfield driver had no insurance?

If the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, your own UM/UIM coverage can pay your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. We confirm the available coverage in every Broomfield case before calculating a demand so no source of recovery is overlooked.

Is there a cap on what I can recover after a Broomfield car accident?

Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage 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 (C.R.S. 13-21-102.5); lower, inflation-adjusted caps apply to older claims. Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not subject to the non-economic cap and is calculated separately. We structure every Broomfield demand to make sure no category of harm is missed.

The crash happened on US 36 in Broomfield. Does it matter which agency wrote the report?

Yes. The Broomfield Police Department handles crashes within city limits, but the Colorado State Patrol typically responds to incidents on state highways including US 36, I-25, and Northwest Parkway. The report author determines what process we follow to obtain and supplement the record. We identify which agency responded and request the report directly so there are no delays in building your claim file.

CGH Injury Lawyers is based in Denver. Can you handle my Broomfield car accident case?

Yes. CGH Injury Lawyers serves all of Broomfield County from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201. We handle Broomfield Combined Court cases in the 17th Judicial District directly. Our Denver office is minutes from Broomfield via US 36. All cases are handled by licensed Colorado attorneys, not paralegals. Call (303) 209-9395 or submit your case online for a free review.

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Broomfield Car Accident Lawyers Who Hold the At-Fault Driver Responsible

Colorado car accident law decoded for Broomfield

Modified comparative fault (C.R.S. 13-21-111)

Damages and the non-economic cap

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage

Broomfield roads. Broomfield courts. Broomfield trauma care.

US 36, Northwest Parkway, SH 121 (Wadsworth Blvd), and I-25

Two Level II Trauma Centers serving Broomfield

Broomfield Combined Courts, 17th Judicial District

Broomfield Police Department

How CGH handles a Broomfield car accident claim

Free case evaluation

Evidence preservation

Medical documentation

Demand and negotiation

Filing suit if needed

Trial

What compensation can you recover after a Broomfield car accident?

Economic damages (never capped)

Non-economic and other damages

Defenses insurers use in Broomfield car accident cases, and how we answer them

"You were partly at fault"

"Your injuries were pre-existing"

"You waited too long to get treatment"

"The weather caused the crash, not our driver"

Broomfield car accident, frequently asked questions

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