Case Results

Personal Injury Case Results – Stories of Success

$1,025,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall Case in El Paso County

CGH was able to negotiate a settlement for an individual injured in a fall in El-Paso County. The rest of the facts regarding that settlement are confidential.

$560,986 Verdict for Car Crash in the City and County of Denver

CGH was retained by a young woman working as a nanny in Denver after a driver rear-ended her in Denver. After the insurance company failed to value the claim fairly, CGH took the case to trial and receiver a $560,986 verdict on behalf of the injured woman

$600,000 Settlement for Car Crash Case in the City and County of Denver

CGH was retained by another firm in Colorado who represented a middle-aged man who was injured in a car crash. When CGH took over, the top offer was under $200,000. Following a few months of litigation, the carrier agreed to pay $600,000 to settle the claim once CGH got involved!

$205,890.88 Verdict for Car Crash Case in Jefferson County

CGH was retained by a young man who was injured in a rear-end collision on C-470 when a young woman failed to notice that traffic was slowing to a stop. After rejecting the insurance company’s final offer, CGH was able to secure a $205,890.88 judgment following a jury trial for the client!

$600,000 Settlement for Car Crash Case in Douglas County

CGH was retained by a young man who was injured in a rear-end collision on I25 after another driver failed to see that traffic was slowing to a stop. First, CGH was able to secure the $100,000 policy limit from the at-fault driver’s policy. Then, CGH was able to secure the $500,000 policy limit from the client’s Underinsured Motorist Coverage. The client’s total recovery was $600,000.

$1.5 Million Settlement for Car Crash Case in Summit County

CGH was retained by a woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that ran into a car parked on the side of the highway. She suffered serious, permanent injuries. CGH was able to obtain a $1.5 million policy-limits settlement for our client.

$270,000 Settlement for Oil and Gas Explosion Case in Weld County

CGH was retained by a worker at a fracking oil and gas company. Due to negligence by several parties, there was a massive explosion that occurred at the fracking site and caused moderate damage to our client. CGH was able to secure a $270,000 settlement for our client.

$145,000 Settlement for Trip and Fall on Broken Sidewalk in Weld County

CGH was retained by an elderly woman who was out jogging when she tripped and fell on a broken piece of sidewalk owned and maintained by a local HOA. The woman suffered a mild brain injury along with injuries to her neck and back. CGH was able to negotiate a $145,000 settlement for our client.

$250,000 Settlement for Car Crash in the City and County of Denver

CGH was retained by a man who was rear-ended forcefully on Santa Fe in Denver. Our client suffered injuries to his neck, head, and shoulders. The insurance company originally offered $15,830.38 before CGH filed suit and eventually negotiated a $250,000 settlement.

$450,000 Verdict for Car Crash Case in the City and County of Denver

CGH was retained by a woman who was injured when a City of Denver employee ran a stop sign and t-boned her vehicle causing moderate by persistent injuries to her neck and back. CGH actually tried this case once before, but it was overturned on appeal. CGH didn’t give up and took it to trial a second time!

$257,473.12 Verdict for Car Crash Case in the City and County of Denver

CGH was retained by a young woman who suffered moderate permanent injuries resulting from a car crash in Denver. CGH first obtained the policy limit from the at-fault driver before seeking compensation from our client’s own insurance policy. The carrier didn’t want to pay more than $10,000 but CGH took the case to trial and the jury awarded $257,473.12!

$300,000 Settlement for Co-Counsel Case in Weld County

CGH was able to negotiate a $300,000 settlement in a car crash case in Weld County with just one phone call! The client was represented by another law firm who had received a $110,000 offer to settle the case. That law firm called CGH to co-counsel and take the case to trial, if necessary. But with just one phone call, the insurance carrier agreed to pay the full $300,000 policy limit!

$699,999.00 Settlement in Icicle Case in Boulder County

CGH represented a client in Boulder County who suffered a brain injury when an icicle outside of his leased property fell on his head and caused a brain injury. The landlord fought tooth and nail to deny liability. CGH filed suit and, on the eve of trial, the landlord agreed to pay $699,999!

$1.65 Million Verdict for Car Crash Case in Boulder County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by another Colorado personal injury law firm to co-counsel a case involving a woman who was permanently injured by an out of state driver who crossed the yellow line in the middle of a snow storm and hit our client head on. The woman’s injuries were substantial including lifelong PTSD and anxiety along with permanent injuries to her neck and back requiring lifelong treatment. The final offer to our client was only $250,000. Luckily, CGH was brought in to help our client’s other counsel take the case to trial and we received a $1,654,629.72 verdict!

$2.5 Million Verdict for Car Crash Case in Jefferson County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a 28 year old woman who was permanently injured when an out of state driver ran a stop sign while looking at her GPS. Our client’s injuries took away our client’s two favorite hobbies: running and snowboarding. She is going to have to undergo treatment on her neck for the rest of her life and her injuries are likely to get worse over time as she ages. Thankfully, a Jefferson County jury was able to see just how much the crash took from our client and returned a verdict of $2,527,546.62.

1.1 Million Verdict for Car Crash Case in Boulder County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a woman who was t-boned by a sprinter van when the van turned left in front of her as she proceeded through an intersection with a green light in Boulder. The woman’s physical injuries healed quickly but she suffered a mild brain injury and moderate to severe PTSD. The PTSD continued to greatly impact her life 5 years post-crash. State Farm only offered $100,000 to settle the claim. We took the case to trial and a Boulder jury awarded $1.1 million!

$310,000 Verdict for Car Crash Case in the City and County of Broomfield

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a family who had been rear-ended while returning home from a birthday party on I-25. AAA Insurance Company tried to downplay the families injuries, including the serious injuries sustained by the mother. Thankfully, the jury disagreed and awarded the family $310,000 at trial.

$532,000 Verdict for Car Crash Case in the City and County of Denver

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a client who was injured when a City of Denver employee ran a stop sign and t-boned her vehicle causing moderate but persistent injuries to her neck and back. Denver never offered more than $30,000 in compensation and even denied its employee was at fault! We took the case to trial and a jury awarded $532,000!

$256,000 Verdict for Car Crash Case in Pueblo County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a client who was injured in a serious car crash in Pueblo County. For over two years, State Farm refused to pay our client the $100,000 policy limit held by the at-fault driver. We took the case to trial and the jury awarded $256,000 for permanent injuries to his chest.

7-Figure Settlement for Car Crash Case in Montrose County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC was retained by a client who was catastrophically injured in a car accident in Montrose, Colorado. The crash changed his life forever, including permanent shoulder damage and the loss of his career. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to secure him a $3 million dollar settlement.

Six-Figure Settlement for Insurance Bad Faith Case in Denver

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was retained by a client who was injured in a car crash in Arapahoe County. After working with another firm to resolve her claim against the at-fault driver, the woman retained Cheney Galluzzi & Howard to sue her own insurance company for bad faith. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard received a $100,000 settlement.

Large Settlement for Woman with Thumb Infection

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was retained by a woman whose thumb became infected after visiting a nail salon. Other lawyers had turned her case down but Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to help the woman get a $70,000 settlement!

Six-Figure Settlement for Car Crash Case in Boulder County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was retained by a client was who injured in a car crash in Boulder County. The client met with several lawyers who told her that they couldn’t get much more compensation for her than the insurance company was already offering. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard took the case and helped the client get over $100,000 more than the insurance company’s last offer before hiring Cheney Galluzzi & Howard.

Not-Guilty Verdict in a Felony Theft Case in Denver

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained a Not-Guilty verdict for its client who was facing Felony Theft charges in Denver. The case was prosecuted by the respected Denver Economic Crime unit, but Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to convince the jury that its client lacked any criminal intent when the client failed to deliver services he had been contracted for.

Dismissal of Domestic Violence Case in Jefferson County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained dismissal of three charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident in Jefferson County. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to convince the DA that the case was a “set up” by the husband who wanted to frame our client, the wife, for domestic violence so he could get a leg up in the divorce and child custody proceedings.

Not-Guilty Verdict on DUI Charge in Douglas County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained a Not-Guilty verdict for a client charged with DUI in Douglas County. The client had a .07 BAC, and Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to convince the jury the client was not impaired to the slightest degree.

DUI Second Offense Changed to a First Offense

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented a client in Jefferson County on a DUI charge whom the government originally believed had a prior DUI from a decade ago. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully argued that the government failed to prove there was a prior conviction and the client was sentenced for a first offense DUI.

Probation Only in Aggravated DUI Case in Boulder County.

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard obtained the best possible outcome for one of its clients charged with a DUI in Boulder County. The client had a very high BAC, marijuana in her system, and had hit four parked cars but Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to show how much the individual had changed since the incident and the client was given probation only.

Public Entity Changes Its Ways

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was retained by a client injured at a public entity after he tripped on a hazard that wasn’t properly marked. The public entity agreed to change its policy and paint the hazard neon so it would be more visible.

Medical Marijuana Allowed on Probation in Boulder County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully helped a client in Boulder County use medical marijuana while on probation.

Large Settlement in ‘Low’ Damages Case

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was retained by clients for injuries suffered in a car crash with less than $700 in property damage. Eventually, Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to recover over $200,000 for the clients.

Dismissal of Criminal Charges in Boulder District Court

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained dismissal of felony menacing charges against one of our clients who showed a knife to a would-be attacker to protect himself. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard then helped the client seal his record.

Dismissal of Criminal Charges in Boulder County Court

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained dismissal of a charge of possession of a stolen financial device against one of our clients. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard then helped the client seal her record.

Client Found Not Guilty at Trial in Denver

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully defended a client who was charged with assault and domestic violence. The client refused to plead guilty, and the city of Denver would not dismiss the case. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard took the client’s case to trial and the jury found him not guilty of all charges.

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard Gets Policy Limits Settlement

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented a couple that was injured when someone slammed into the back of their vehicle at stop light. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to get policy limits for one of the clients and a substantial settlement for the other.

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard Wins Protection Order Hearing and Receives Attorney Fees

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented a young woman who was falsely accused by her ex-boyfriend of domestic violence. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard went to Court, had the ex’s protection order thrown out, had a protection order taken out against him, and our client was awarded attorney fees after the Court ruled the ex’s claims were frivolous.

Client’s Very Old Case Dismissed

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully defended a client who had a pending charge that was over 29 years old. Wanting to atone for his past mistakes the client hired Cheney Galluzzi & Howard to handle his case. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard ended up convincing the District Attorney to just dismiss the charge.

Negotiated Policy Limit Settlement

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully negotiated a settlement for a woman who had been seriously injured in a car accident. Soon after being retained on the case, Cheney Galluzzi & Howard convinced the insurance company to pay out the policy’s limit.

Client Found Not Guilty at Trial

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully defended a client who was charged with DUI, DWAI and Following Too Closely. After not being able to reach a favorable plea deal, Cheney Galluzzi & Howard took the client’s case to trial and the jury found him not guilty of all charges.

Victory on Unemployment Benefits Appeal

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully handled an unemployment benefits appeal. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard’s client was awarded unemployment benefits at the initial hearing but his employer appealed arguing he was an independent contractor.  Cheney Galluzzi & Howard handled the appeal and the initial decision was affirmed by the appeal board.

Negotiated Settlement to Replevin Action

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully negotiated a favorable settlement in a replevin action.  Cheney Galluzzi & Howard’s client and the opposing party had disagreements about who owned what property following a break up. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to work with the parties so that both got the property to which they were entitled.

Settlement with Shoe Manufacturer

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully negotiated with a large shoe manufacturer after Cheney Galluzzi & Howard’s client suffered burns to his feet after purchasing a new pair of shoes. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to humanize their client to the company which allowed the company to increase its offer.

Negotiation of Fair Plea for 2nd DUI

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully negotiated with the District Attorney for a fair plea for a client who was charged with driving under the influence. The plea focused on treatment and education and the client was able to avoid any jail time.

Dismissal of Criminal Charges

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained dismissal of assault and disturbing the peace charges against one of our clients who had been interrogated by police without the benefit of an interpreter. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard then helped the client seal his record.

Policy Limits Settlement

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully represented two family members who had been injured in a car accident. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to convince the at-fault driver’s insurance company to settle for the at-fault driver’s policy limits.

Compensation for Bike Accident

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully negotiated with the insurance company for a construction company. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard’s client had been injured while riding her bicycle after she struck a pot hole that had been caused during construction occurring on a roadway.

Dismissal of Felony Charges

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained the dismissal of felony stalking charges against one of our clients. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard then successfully sealed that client’s record.

Dismissal of Criminal Charges

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained dismissal of criminal mischief charges against one of our clients who had been falsely identified by an “eyewitness.” Cheney Galluzzi & Howard then successfully sealed that client’s record.

Homeowner’s Insurance Settlement

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented a woman whose homeowner’s insurance company refused to honor its policy when she filed a claim after her property was vandalized. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard filed suit in the case and the insurance company eventually settled for over 10 times the initial disputed claim.

Compensation for Personal Injury Claim

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented someone who was hit by an RV that had caught on fire. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard was able to obtain the insurance policy limits against the at-fault driver.

Successful Appeal in DUI

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represented a young man who had recently entered a guilty plea for DUI without fully understanding the immigration consequences. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard attempted to withdraw his plea and the trial court ruled against us. Undeterred, Cheney Galluzzi & Howard appealed that decision and successfully convinced the District Court to overturn the County Court and allow the client to withdraw his plea.

Minimum Sentence

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard regularly successfully obtains the minimum sentence allowed by law for clients charged with DUI.

Withdrawal of Restitution

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully argued that a client was not responsible for any restitution and had the restitution request withdrawn by showing the district attorney that a different person was actually responsible.

Wrongful Eviction

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully convinced a landlord to not evict his tenant after we pointed out that doing so would be in violation of the tenant’s lease.

Dismissal of Charges against Lawful Immigrant to Avoid Deportation

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully obtained a deferred prosecution for a client facing immigration consequences if the client received any other outcome. The client can now say she was never even charged with a crime.

Storage Facility Negligence

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully represented a client whose car was damaged after a garage gate malfunctioned in a parking lot near her work. Cheney Galluzzi & Howard convinced the garage owner to pay the full price of her repairs and for the time she missed from work.

Prison Sentence Shortened

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully convinced the parole board to limit one of our client’s time in prison to under a year when he was facing a revocation that could have sent him back to prison for 3-5 years.

Dismissal of Lawsuit and Award of Attorney Fees

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard successfully defended a young woman who was being sued by a former lover for defamation. Not only was the case dismissed, but the young woman was awarded all of her attorney fees.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Prior to joining Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, Mr. Galluzzi success

‘Fighting Words’ Statute Declared Unconstitutional

Prior to joining Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, Mr. Cheney successfully argued that the city of Boulder’s “Use of Fighting Words” statute was unconstitutionally overbroad. The City appealed and Mr. Chesfully assisted on a trial team that obtained a $490 million verdict against a group of trustee banks that helped facilitate a Ponzi scheme.ney prevailed on appeal. The City then changed the law.

$532,732.01 Verdict in Denver District Court for a Car Crash Case

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC received a $532,732.01 verdict against the City of Denver when one of Denver’s employees ran a stop sign and caused permanent injuries to a woman in her 30s. CGH also received an additional $100,000 in compensation from our client’s own insurance policy.

$500,000 Settlement in a Ride-Share Car Crash Case for Two Passengers Injured in the Crash in Denver

$250,000 Settlement in a Car Crash in Adams County

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC received a $250,000 settlement for a woman who was seriously injured in a car crash in Thornton.