A serious injury in Fort Collins changes everything at once: your health, your ability to work, your family's plans. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Fort Collins and Larimer County from our Denver office, builds the claim to its full value, and tries the case in the 8th Judicial District when an insurer will not be fair. No fee unless we win.
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Fort Collins is a city of more than 170,900 people in Larimer County at the base of the Rocky Mountains, with high-volume corridors on I-25, US Highway 287 (College Avenue), and Colorado State Highway 14 carrying heavy traffic daily. Colorado State University draws roughly 34,000 students into the city, and Old Town Fort Collins generates steady foot and vehicle traffic. When one of those roads, or one of those packed downtown blocks, is where you got hurt, you do not have to take on the insurance company alone. CGH Injury Lawyers manages the claim, the negotiation, and the trial, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Each page below covers the Colorado law, the local facts, and the strategy for that specific kind of Fort Collins injury claim. Start with the one that matches your situation, or call us and we will point you to the right path.
Head Injury
Traumatic brain injuries from crashes on I-25 and US 287, falls, and dog attacks often hide behind normal-looking ER discharge notes. We work with medical experts to document the full scope of the injury and build the claim around every category the law allows, including the uncapped category for physical impairment.
See Fort Collins brain injury casesDog Attacks
Colorado imposes strict liability on dog owners when their dog bites a person who is lawfully on public or private property. That means you do not have to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. Parks, recreational trails along Cache la Poudre River, and dense neighborhoods near CSU all create dog-bite exposure. We build the full claim, including future medical costs and any disfigurement damages, which are not capped under Colorado law.
See Fort Collins dog bite casesMotorcycle Crashes
US 287 through Fort Collins and north to Wyoming is a documented high-crash corridor, and Colorado State Highway 14 through Poudre Canyon is a narrow mountain route with curves and seasonal hazards. Motorcyclists on both roads face serious risk. When a crash happens, we handle the liability fight, the medical record review, and the full lifetime value of the claim.
See Fort Collins motorcycle casesPedestrian Knockdowns
College Avenue carries more than 40,000 vehicles per day south of Prospect Road. The intersections at Drake Road and Horsetooth Road are among the city's most accident-prone. We pursue the driver and every insurance policy in play.
See Fort Collins pedestrian casesUnsafe Property
Broken stairs, inadequate lighting, and unsafe conditions at Foothills Mall, Old Town businesses, and apartment complexes near CSU all create liability. We identify every responsible party and the insurance behind them.
See Fort Collins premises casesNot Sure Which Fits?
Car wrecks, rideshare crashes, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries, and more. If you were hurt by someone else's carelessness in Fort Collins or anywhere in Larimer County, there is likely a path to recovery. Browse all of our Colorado practice areas, then call (303) 209-9395 for a direct answer about your case.
Browse all practice areasA Fort Collins injury case is grounded in Fort Collins: the road where it happened, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case may be filed. Here is the ground we work on.
Courthouse
A Fort Collins civil personal-injury lawsuit that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed in the District Court, Larimer County, in the 8th Judicial District. The court is housed at the Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Local rules, the jury pool drawn from Larimer County residents, and the defense firms active in northern Colorado all differ from the Denver metro. We handle 8th Judicial District cases directly.
Trauma Care
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons and designated by the State of Colorado. Banner Fort Collins Medical Center holds a Level 4 Trauma Center designation from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Trauma records from both facilities document the full scope of your injuries and become the backbone of your damages claim.
High-Crash Roads
Interstate 25 is Fort Collins's main north-south spine and is subject to periodic closures from high winds and winter storms. US Highway 287 runs through the city as College Avenue and north toward Wyoming, a CDOT-documented high-crash corridor with 570 crashes and 15 fatalities over a five-year study period on the segment from Ted's Place to the Wyoming state line. College Avenue south of Prospect Road carries more than 40,000 vehicles per day, with accident-prone intersections at Drake Road and Horsetooth Road. Colorado State Highway 14 runs west through Poudre Canyon toward Cameron Pass, a narrow mountain route with seasonal ice and limited sight lines.
Fort Collins injury claims run on Colorado statutes, not local rules. A few of those statutes quietly decide whether you recover at all and how much. Here are the ones that matter most.
Insurance adjusters know these rules better than most injured people do, and they use them. The 50-percent fault bar is exactly why insurers work to pin blame on you after a US 287 crash or a CSU-area dog bite. Having a lawyer who knows how comparative negligence and the damages caps apply to a Larimer County case is how you keep the full value of your claim on the table.
Fort Collins is not a dangerous city, but its geography, traffic patterns, and climate create a specific set of conditions that produce serious injuries. Knowing where harm tends to happen helps us build the claim and find the responsible party.
CDOT documents 570 crashes and 15 fatalities over a five-year study period on the 30-mile segment of US 287 north of Ted's Place to the Wyoming state line. Within the city, College Avenue south of Prospect Road carries more than 40,000 vehicles per day. The intersections at College Avenue and Drake Road and at College Avenue and Horsetooth Road are among the city's highest-crash locations. These corridors produce car, motorcycle, and pedestrian injury claims on a recurring basis.
Colorado State University brings roughly 34,000 students into the city, concentrating pedestrian and cyclist traffic along College Avenue and the surrounding streets. Old Town Fort Collins is the city's main entertainment and retail district, generating high pedestrian density. That density raises the risk of pedestrian-vehicle collisions and premises liability incidents at restaurants, bars, and retail properties.
A CDOT study of the 30-mile stretch of US 287 from Ted's Place to the Wyoming state line found that 103 of 309 crashes over a five-year period involved wildlife. That is roughly one in three crashes on that corridor. Drivers on the route north of Fort Collins face real and documented wildlife-collision risk, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Colorado State Highway 14 through Poudre Canyon is a mountain canyon route west of Fort Collins with tight curves, seasonal ice, and limited shoulder space for cyclists. Cache la Poudre River and Horsetooth Reservoir draw heavy outdoor recreation traffic, creating cyclist and pedestrian exposure on roads not designed for that volume. Crashes in canyon sections can produce catastrophic injuries far from trauma care.
Fort Collins sits in a weather corridor known for severe snowstorms, blizzard conditions, high winds, and significant hail events. These conditions trigger periodic I-25 and US 287 closures and produce multi-vehicle crashes when roads ice over quickly. Winter crashes on these corridors often involve commercial trucks and multiple at-fault parties.
Trial-ready attorneys, bilingual staff, and no fee unless we win. We are honest about one thing up front: we do not keep a Fort Collins office. We serve Larimer County from our Denver office and come to you. What you get is the legal work, not a storefront on College Avenue.
Trial-Ready
Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. When attorneys are genuinely ready to try a case in Larimer County District Court, insurers respond differently to a demand letter.
Honest About Location
Our office is at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201 in Denver. We do not pretend to have a Fort Collins address. We represent Larimer County clients, file in the District Court, Larimer County, and meet you where it is most convenient for your situation.
Full Value
We build the claim around every loss the law allows, including the uncapped categories for physical impairment and disfigurement that drive the highest-value recoveries.
Bilingual
Spanish-speaking staff and attorneys serve Fort Collins and Larimer County's Spanish-speaking community.
No Win, No Fee
You pay nothing out of pocket for legal fees. We advance costs and collect only from a settlement or verdict in your favor.
One Standard
Whether your case settles in a month or goes to a Larimer County jury, the same trial-ready team and the same standard of preparation apply. We do not run a settlement mill. We prepare every case as if it will be tried in the 8th Judicial District.
Take care of your health first, protect the evidence, then call before you talk to the insurer. Here is the path we walk with you.
Serious injuries in Fort Collins are treated at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center (Level 4 Trauma Center). Even injuries that feel minor can involve nerve damage, a concussion, or internal bleeding that does not show up immediately. Get examined and keep every record.
Photograph your injuries, the vehicle or property, and the road or property conditions. Note the intersection or location precisely on US 287, I-25, or wherever the incident happened. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
If a public entity (CDOT, the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County) played any role in causing the harm, written notice under C.R.S. 24-10-109(1) is required within 182 days of discovering the injury. That clock starts long before most people realize it. Missing it bars the claim.
The at-fault party's insurer may call quickly and sound friendly. Do not give a recorded statement or accept any offer before speaking with us. Call (303) 209-9395.
We locate every available insurance policy, gather police reports and medical records, bring in experts when the case requires them, and value the claim across every category the law allows, including the uncapped ones.
Most cases settle. When an insurer refuses a fair offer, we file in the District Court, Larimer County, in the 8th Judicial District, and try your case before a Larimer County jury.
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No. CGH Injury Lawyers has one office, at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We serve Fort Collins and Larimer County clients from that office, file cases in the District Court, Larimer County, and meet you wherever is most convenient. You can reach us at (303) 209-9395.
It depends on what happened. Most car and motorcycle crash injury claims must be filed within three years (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)). Most other injury claims, including many dog bite, pedestrian, and premises cases, carry a two-year deadline (C.R.S. 13-80-102(1)(a)). Claims against a government entity require a written notice of claim within 182 days of discovering the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)). Confirm your specific deadline with an attorney early, because once it passes the claim is gone.
A Fort Collins civil personal-injury lawsuit that exceeds the county-court jurisdictional limit is filed in the District Court, Larimer County, in the 8th Judicial District. The courthouse is the Larimer County Justice Center at 201 LaPorte Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Most cases settle before a lawsuit is filed, but where a case would be filed affects the local rules, the jury pool, and the defense firms you face. We handle 8th Judicial District cases directly.
Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and future care are never capped. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are capped at $1.5 million 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. That uncapped category often represents the highest-value portion of a serious brain injury, burn, or catastrophic injury case.
Often, yes. Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111). If you are less than 50 percent at fault, you can recover, though your award is reduced by your share of the fault. If you are 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. This is exactly why insurers fight to shift blame onto injured drivers and pedestrians after a US 287 or I-25 crash, and why having counsel who can push back matters.
We handle the full range of Fort Collins personal injury matters: car and motorcycle crashes, brain injuries, dog bites, pedestrian collisions, premises liability, and more. Start with the Fort Collins page that fits your case, browse all of our practice areas, or call (303) 209-9395 for a direct answer about which path applies to you.
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