Greenwood Village neighborhood and Denver Tech Center, Colorado. CGH Injury Lawyers represents dog bite victims across Arapahoe County.

Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County

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Dog attacks in Greenwood Village neighborhoods, on Cherry Creek trails, and in the Denver Tech Center corridor leave victims facing serious injuries and homeowner insurers already working to minimize what they pay. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Greenwood Village from our Denver office. Colorado law may make the owner liable even for a first-time bite. No fee unless we win.

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Colorado runs two separate liability tracks under C.R.S. 13-21-124. When a bite causes serious bodily injury, the owner is strictly liable for your economic damages regardless of whether the dog had ever bitten before. No prior history of aggression is required.
For less serious bites, and for all non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress, a negligence theory applies. C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a) expressly preserves that path. Both tracks are often pursued together in serious injury cases.
The deadline to file a dog bite lawsuit in Colorado is generally two years from the date of the bite under C.R.S. 13-80-102. A child victim's clock is tolled and does not begin until the child turns 18. Evidence does not wait for the clock, so early involvement matters.

Dog attacks happen in Greenwood Village neighborhoods, on the Cherry Creek trail system, in the Denver Tech Center office corridor, and at gathering places near Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre. In most cases the claim runs through the owner's homeowner or renter insurance, not against the owner personally. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Greenwood Village from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201. We represent dog bite victims in Arapahoe County at no upfront cost and with no fee unless we win.

The core of C.R.S. 13-21-124(2) states that a person who suffers serious bodily injury or death from a dog bite while lawfully on public or private property may bring a civil action to recover economic damages against the dog owner, regardless of the viciousness or dangerous propensities of the dog or the owner's knowledge of them. Two conditions must be satisfied: the injury must qualify as serious bodily injury under Colorado law, and the victim must have been lawfully on the property at the time.

The word "regardless" in that statute does the most legal work. A Greenwood Village dog owner cannot defeat a serious-injury claim by pointing to the dog's clean history, by arguing the breed is ordinarily gentle, or by claiming they had no warning. When the injury is serious and the victim was lawfully present, those facts are simply irrelevant to the strict-liability track. Whether a specific injury crosses the serious bodily injury line is a legal judgment that requires reviewing your medical records against the statutory definition. We do that analysis before we tell you which track your case sits on.

Track 1: Strict liability (C.R.S. 13-21-124(2))

Applies when the bite causes serious bodily injury or death.
No proof of owner negligence required. No proof of prior aggression required.
The bite itself establishes the owner's liability for economic damages.
A first-time bite qualifies. The dog's clean history cannot defeat the claim.
Recovery on this track is limited to economic losses: medical bills, lost wages, future care costs, and out-of-pocket expenses.

Track 2: Negligence standard (C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a))

Applies when the injury falls below the serious bodily injury threshold, or when non-economic damages are sought.
You must show the owner knew or should have known the dog was dangerous.
Evidence of a prior bite, growling history, or owner warnings is what proves it.
C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a) expressly preserves this track, so it runs alongside the strict-liability theory in serious injury cases rather than replacing it.
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and PTSD are pursued through this track.

What counts as serious bodily injury in Colorado?

Colorado's dog bite statute borrows its definition from the criminal code at C.R.S. 18-1-901(3)(p). The definition covers injuries involving a substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of a body part or organ, and certain fractures and burns. A Greenwood Village resident with a dog bite that leaves permanent facial scarring, nerve damage causing lasting weakness in a hand, or a bone broken during an attack is dealing with injuries that commonly meet that standard. Whether a particular injury crosses the line is a legal judgment, not a lay assumption. We review your records before placing your case on either track.

Where your lawsuit is filed

Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District)

Dog bite cases arising in Greenwood Village, an Arapahoe County municipality, are filed in the Arapahoe County District Court, part of Colorado's 18th Judicial District, located at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Local procedural rules, the Arapahoe County jury pool, and the defense attorneys and insurance adjusters who regularly appear in that courthouse all shape how a claim gets resolved. CGH Injury Lawyers practices directly in the 18th Judicial District.

Nearest Level I Trauma Centers

HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

Serious dog bite injuries from Greenwood Village, including deep lacerations, nerve damage, broken bones from falls during an attack, and reconstructive surgery cases, are typically treated at one of two Level I Trauma Centers nearby. HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center (501 East Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113) carries Level I adult and pediatric trauma designation and includes a Level I burn center. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (12505 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045) is a second Level I Trauma Center. The emergency, surgical, and specialist records from these facilities form the core of your economic damages claim. We request and review those records early in every case.

Where attacks happen in Greenwood Village

Residential neighborhoods, Cherry Creek trails, and DTC open spaces

Greenwood Village is a city of roughly 15,691 people with an unusually high concentration of residential neighborhoods bordering the Denver Tech Center office corridor. Dogs are common in the city's established neighborhoods north and south of Arapahoe Road. The Cherry Creek State Park trail system, a 4,000-acre recreational area east of Greenwood Village, draws cyclists and pedestrians from across the metro, and trail encounters with unleashed dogs are a documented source of attacks. The DTC's office parks and outdoor amenity areas have also generated incidents where dogs accompanying owners or left outside businesses have bitten passersby. Animal control in Arapahoe County receives and records these bites, and that official record is one of the first things we secure.

The property and insurance picture

High homeownership and corporate property exposure in Greenwood Village

Greenwood Village has a high homeownership rate and is home to corporate campuses and office properties along the DTC corridor. In most dog bite cases, the claim runs through the owner's homeowner or renter liability policy, not against the owner's personal savings. Some insurers exclude certain breeds or apply sub-limits to dog bite coverage, which is why we confirm the policy terms before structuring the claim. When a bite occurs on a commercial property or at a corporate campus, additional premises liability coverage may also be available. We identify every applicable policy before we send a single demand.

Get medical care right away

Dog bites are infection risks, and the depth of a wound is not always apparent immediately. For serious injuries, HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center (501 E. Hampden Avenue, Englewood) is the nearest Level I Trauma Center. Document everything: photographs of the wound before and during treatment, and keep every medical record from emergency care through follow-up visits and any reconstructive work.
Identify the dog and its owner

Get the dog owner's name, address, and contact information at the scene. If the attack happened on a Cherry Creek trail or in a DTC open space, identify any witnesses and get their contacts before they leave. A neighbor's attack in a Greenwood Village residential street should be documented on video or photograph if possible before any cleanup occurs.
Report the bite to Arapahoe County animal control

Report the bite to local animal control even if the owner asks you not to. That report creates an official record, can trigger the Arapahoe County dangerous-dog process, and documents the incident before memories fade. Your attorney can obtain a copy of the report as part of the investigation.
Do not give a recorded statement to the owner's insurer

The owner's homeowner or renter insurer will call quickly. Do not agree to a recorded statement, sign any release, or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to gather information that reduces the claim, not to make you whole.
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The Colorado deadline for most dog bite lawsuits is two years from the date of the bite (C.R.S. 13-80-102). That clock starts immediately, even if you do not yet know the full scope of your injuries. We begin preservation of evidence from the day you call. A free consultation costs you nothing.

"You were trespassing"

The statute protects people who are lawfully on the property at the time of the bite. Colorado defines that broadly: it includes anyone performing a legal duty, such as a mail carrier or delivery driver on a Greenwood Village residential street, and anyone present by express or implied invitation of the owner (C.R.S. 13-21-124(4)). Walking into an open gate or entering a common area of an Arapahoe County property at the owner's implied invitation can establish lawful presence. Posted "no trespassing" or "beware of dog" signs are part of the analysis. We look at exactly where and how you were present before accepting any trespass defense.
"You provoked the dog"

The statute bars liability only when the person knowingly provoked the dog (C.R.S. 13-21-124(5)(d)). Knowingly is the operative word. Reaching down to pet a dog, walking past one on a Cherry Creek trail, or startling a dog by rounding a corner does not meet that standard. We use witness accounts, video when it exists, and your own account of what occurred to keep ordinary, reasonable behavior from being recast as provocation by a defense team looking for any foothold.
"The dog was a working animal"

The statute exempts dogs used by peace officers or military personnel in the line of duty, and dogs working as hunting, herding, farm, ranch, or predator-control animals on the owner's property (C.R.S. 13-21-124(5)). It also exempts bites against veterinary workers, groomers, handlers, and similar professionals acting in their occupational duties. None of those exemptions fits the vast majority of household pets and companion animals kept in Greenwood Village's residential neighborhoods and DTC office corridor. We check the specific facts before accepting any working-animal claim.
"The injury was not serious enough"

When an insurer argues the injury does not meet the serious bodily injury threshold for the strict-liability track, we pivot to the negligence track under C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a) and build the case around what the owner knew or should have known about the dog. The dog's prior behavior, complaints from Greenwood Village neighbors, and any prior animal control contact become the center of that claim. A threshold dispute does not end the case.

Economic damages (no cap)

Emergency care, wound treatment, and infection management
Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery for bite scarring
Physical therapy and ongoing rehabilitation
Lost wages and lost earning capacity
Future medical costs for permanent injuries
Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the attack

Non-economic damages (capped at $1.5M for 2025+ claims)

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress and PTSD, both common after serious dog attacks
Permanent scarring and disfigurement (note: disfigurement and physical impairment damages are not subject to the $1.5M cap under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5(5) and are recovered without limit)
Loss of enjoyment of life

The strict-liability track in C.R.S. 13-21-124(2) reaches economic damages only. To recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, you pursue the negligence theory that C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a) expressly leaves intact. In a serious injury case, both paths are commonly pursued together and we structure the claim so no category is left off the table. For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5. Economic damages and compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement are never capped. Under Colorado's modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111), your recovery is reduced by your own share of fault only if you were partly at fault. If a jury finds you 50 percent or more responsible, recovery is barred entirely. Insurers often try to push victim-fault arguments in dog bite cases; we challenge those assignments with the full evidentiary record.

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In most Greenwood Village dog bite cases, the claim runs against the owner's homeowner or renter liability policy, not against their personal finances. The point of that coverage is to protect both the insured and the injured party.
Greenwood Village has a high homeownership rate and many of its residential and DTC-corridor property owners carry liability coverage that responds to dog bite claims. Some insurers exclude certain breeds or apply coverage sub-limits to dog incidents. We confirm those terms early before assuming what is available.
When a bite occurs on a commercial property in the DTC office corridor or at a business in Greenwood Village, the property owner's commercial general liability policy may also be available depending on the circumstances. We identify every applicable policy before building the demand.
Do not accept any first offer without attorney review. Insurers extend early low offers in dog bite cases expecting victims to settle before the full scope of scarring, nerve damage, and psychological impact is known.

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Over 25 cases to verdict in Colorado.

Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. That record is why insurers take our demands seriously from the first letter.

Denver Office, Arapahoe County Cases

We serve Greenwood Village from Denver.

CGH Injury Lawyers does not have a Greenwood Village office. We serve Greenwood Village and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201. We file in Arapahoe County District Court and know the 18th Judicial District. Distance is not an obstacle to full representation.

Two-Track Strategy

Strict liability and negligence pursued together.

We do not pick one track and abandon the other. In a serious injury case, the strict-liability claim covers economic damages and the negligence theory covers pain and suffering. Both are pursued from day one so no category of harm is left off the demand.

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Recognized every year since 2023.

Timothy G. Tarr has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 2023. CGH is a eight-attorney Colorado firm founded in 2016, formerly Cheney Galluzzi and Howard. Every Greenwood Village dog bite case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney, not a paralegal.

Bilingual

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Spanish-speaking staff and attorneys serve Arapahoe County's Spanish-speaking community. All dog bite consultations are available in English and Spanish.

No Win, No Fee

Contingency only.

You pay nothing out of pocket for legal fees. We advance costs and collect only from a settlement or verdict in your Greenwood Village dog bite case. A free consultation is your starting point.

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Does the dog have to have bitten someone before for me to have a case in Colorado?

No. Colorado rejects the one-bite rule for serious injuries. Under C.R.S. 13-21-124(2), the strict-liability track holds the owner responsible for economic damages regardless of the dog's prior history and regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous. A first-time bite by a dog with no prior incidents qualifies if your injury meets the serious bodily injury definition. For less serious injuries, a negligence theory applies and the dog's history becomes relevant evidence.

How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in Greenwood Village?

The deadline for most Colorado personal injury claims, including dog bites, is two years from the date of the bite under C.R.S. 13-80-102. That is a hard deadline. If the victim is a child, the clock is generally tolled until the child turns 18. Even with that extra time, evidence should be preserved as soon as possible after the attack, because animal control records, witness memories, and medical documentation all fade. Contact an attorney early.

Where would a Greenwood Village dog bite lawsuit be filed?

Greenwood Village is in Arapahoe County. Dog bite lawsuits arising here are filed in the Arapahoe County District Court, part of Colorado's 18th Judicial District, at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Most cases resolve before a lawsuit is ever filed, but the courthouse, jury pool, and local defense counsel all affect how an insurer responds to a demand. CGH Injury Lawyers practices directly in the 18th Judicial District.

Can I recover pain and suffering after a dog bite in Colorado?

Often, yes, but not through the strict-liability track alone. C.R.S. 13-21-124(2) limits the strict-liability claim to economic damages. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and PTSD are recovered through the negligence theory that C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a) expressly preserves. In a serious injury case, both paths run together. For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5. Economic damages are never capped.

The owner says I provoked the dog on a Cherry Creek trail. Does that end my case?

Not automatically. C.R.S. 13-21-124(5)(d) bars liability only where the person knowingly provoked the dog. Casually walking past a dog on a Cherry Creek trail, slowing to let a dog pass, or being startled is not knowing provocation. We use witness accounts and your description of the encounter to keep ordinary trail behavior from being mischaracterized as something it was not.

Does CGH Injury Lawyers have a Greenwood Village office?

No. CGH Injury Lawyers does not have a Greenwood Village office. We serve Greenwood Village and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. We file in Arapahoe County District Court when cases go to suit and handle the 18th Judicial District directly. You can reach us at (303) 209-9395. Free consultations are available for Greenwood Village dog bite victims.

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CGH Injury Lawyers · 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205 · Serving Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village Dog Bite Lawyers Who Pursue Every Dollar the Law Allows

Colorado's dog bite statute decoded for Greenwood Village victims

The two-track liability system and what it means for your Greenwood Village case

Track 1: Strict liability (C.R.S. 13-21-124(2))

Track 2: Negligence standard (C.R.S. 13-21-124(6)(a))

What counts as serious bodily injury in Colorado?

Greenwood Village courts. Greenwood Village trauma care. Where dog attacks happen here.

Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District)

HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

Residential neighborhoods, Cherry Creek trails, and DTC open spaces

High homeownership and corporate property exposure in Greenwood Village

What to do after a dog bite in Greenwood Village

Get medical care right away

Identify the dog and its owner

Report the bite to Arapahoe County animal control

Do not give a recorded statement to the owner's insurer

Contact CGH Injury Lawyers

Defenses dog owners use in Greenwood Village cases, and how we answer them

"You were trespassing"

"You provoked the dog"

"The dog was a working animal"

"The injury was not serious enough"

What compensation can you recover after a Greenwood Village dog bite?

Economic damages (no cap)

Non-economic damages (capped at $1.5M for 2025+ claims)

Filing against the insurance in Greenwood Village dog bite cases, not your neighbor personally

Why Greenwood Village dog bite victims choose CGH Injury Lawyers