Criminal case
Brought by the state
Arapahoe County prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The aim is punishment. You are a witness, not the party in control of the case or its direction.
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Greenwood Village Sexual Assault Civil Lawyers Who Put You in Control
CGH Injury Lawyers represents survivors of sexual assault and abuse in civil claims across Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County. A civil case runs on a separate track from any criminal proceeding, and you decide every step. Your first call is confidential, and we serve Greenwood Village from our Denver office.
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You are in control
A confidential conversation, on your terms
There is no obligation and no public record when you reach out. We listen, explain your options in Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County, and move at a pace that respects you. Nothing happens that you have not chosen.
- Protected by attorney-client privilege
- Jane Doe and John Doe filings available
- Bilingual, trauma-informed team
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- Colorado eliminated the statute of limitations for civil sexual misconduct claims effective January 1, 2022 (C.R.S. 13-80-103.7). You can file a civil claim at any time, and the open window may cover older abuse if the original deadline had not yet expired by that date.
- A civil claim uses a lower standard of proof than a criminal case. You can pursue one whether or not criminal charges were filed, and whatever outcome a criminal case produced.
- Civil liability often extends beyond the individual perpetrator to the DTC employer, corporate landlord, hospitality venue, or institution whose negligence created the opportunity for harm. Arapahoe County District Court, 18th Judicial District, at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, handles civil filings for Greenwood Village cases.
CGH Injury Lawyers serves Greenwood Village from our Denver office. We handle the institutions, the investigation, and the litigation while you keep control of every decision. No fee unless we win.
Colorado time limits
Colorado eliminated the filing deadline for civil sexual assault claims
Effective January 1, 2022, Colorado removed the statute of limitations for civil claims based on sexual misconduct. Greenwood Village survivors now have an open window under state law.
- For civil claims based on sexual misconduct, C.R.S. 13-80-103.7 eliminated the statute of limitations effective January 1, 2022. These claims can be filed at any time. The open window may also cover older abuse if the original filing deadline had not yet expired by January 1, 2022, which is a fact-specific question worth a confidential review of your timeline.
- Under C.R.S. 13-80-103.7, Colorado imposes no statute of limitations for sexual-misconduct civil claims accruing on or after January 1, 2022, or for claims that were not yet time-barred as of January 1, 2022.
- If you have thought your claim happened too long ago, there is a real chance Colorado law still gives you a path. These deadline expansions exist precisely because survivors often need years before they are ready to act. We evaluate your timeline confidentially before anything is filed.
The DTC corridor draws employers, service providers, and institutions from across the region. When abuse or assault occurs in that environment, the institutional chain of responsibility can reach far beyond the individual and far beyond Greenwood Village itself.
Two separate tracks
Why a civil claim is a separate and distinct path for Greenwood Village survivors
A civil case and a criminal case are independent systems with different goals, different standards, and different outcomes. Understanding the difference is the starting point for knowing your options in Arapahoe County.
Civil case
Brought by you
You must prove your case by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning it is more likely than not that the abuse occurred and caused harm. The aim is financial compensation and institutional accountability. You decide whether and how to proceed at every stage.
Because the civil standard is lower, you can win a civil case in Arapahoe County even when no criminal charges were filed, when charges were dropped, or when a criminal jury returned a not-guilty verdict. The two outcomes are fully independent. A civil claim is yours to pursue regardless of what a prosecutor decided.
Institutional accountability
Who can be held liable beyond the individual perpetrator?
Greenwood Village's dense concentration of corporate offices, hospitality venues, and employer campuses in the DTC corridor means institutional liability is a central issue in many civil sexual assault cases originating here.
Theory of liability
Negligent hiring
DTC employers and other Greenwood Village organizations must conduct reasonable background checks before placing someone in a position of access or trust. Failing to screen for prior complaints or a history of misconduct can create liability when harm follows.
Theory of liability
Negligent supervision
Even with adequate hiring, organizations must supervise properly. When managers or administrators receive complaints and fail to investigate or act, they share responsibility for harm that follows.
Theory of liability
Negligent retention
When an organization learns of misconduct but keeps a person in a position to cause harm, it becomes liable for later abuse. This pattern is especially common in large corporate environments where HR complaints are minimized or transferred.
Theory of liability
Vicarious liability
In certain circumstances, an employer can be held responsible for acts of an employee within the scope of employment, particularly when the employment relationship created the opportunity for the abuse to occur.
Entities commonly held accountable
- Corporate employers and DTC office campuses
- Hotels and hospitality venues near Fiddler's Green
- Rideshare and transportation companies
- Schools, colleges, and youth programs
- Healthcare facilities and medical offices
- Religious organizations and youth ministries
- Property management companies
- Event venues and entertainment facilities
It is not about reliving what happened. It is about reclaiming control and forcing the institutions that failed you to answer for it.
Protecting your privacy
How we protect your privacy through every stage of a Greenwood Village civil claim
Privacy is not optional in these cases. Every measure below is standard practice for every survivor we represent in Arapahoe County.
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Attorney-client privilege from the first call
The moment you speak with us, the conversation is protected. Your first call creates no public record, no court filing, and no obligation to proceed. You have our confidentiality from the beginning, whether the abuser was a coworker, a rideshare driver, or an executive in the DTC.
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Pseudonymous filings when available
When Arapahoe County District Court permits it, we file under Jane Doe or John Doe designations to keep your identity out of public court records throughout the litigation process.
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Protective orders for sensitive records
We seek court orders limiting who may access therapy notes, medical records, and personal history. Large institutional defendants often have aggressive discovery teams. Protective orders are a standard tool and we pursue them proactively.
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Pace and control remain yours
Nothing moves without your agreement. We explain each step, you decide at each stage whether to proceed, pause, or change direction. This is your case, not ours.
Compensation
What compensation can a Greenwood Village civil sexual assault claim recover?
A civil claim seeks to make you whole by compensating the documented harm you have suffered. Colorado law recognizes several categories of damages in sexual abuse and assault cases.
Economic damages
- Therapy, psychiatric care, and medication
- Medical treatment and ongoing care costs
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Relocation costs when necessary for safety
Non-economic damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Damage to relationships and quality of life
When an institution's conduct was particularly reckless or malicious, Colorado law (C.R.S. 13-21-102) allows punitive damages capped at the amount of actual damages, intended to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct. Economic damages are not capped under Colorado law. Non-economic damages in most civil claims are subject to limits under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5, though the specific application in sexual misconduct cases is evaluated on the facts of each claim.
How it works
How we handle a civil sexual assault claim for a Greenwood Village survivor
We handle everything except your decisions. Here is how the process unfolds from your first contact to resolution in Arapahoe County.
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Confidential first consultation
We hear what happened, explain your legal options in Arapahoe County and under Colorado law, and answer every question honestly. No obligation, no cost, no public record.
- Under C.R.S. 13-80-103.7, Colorado imposes no statute of limitations for sexual-misconduct civil claims accruing on or after January 1, 2022, or for claims that were not yet time-barred as of January 1, 2022.
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Investigation of the institution
We investigate beyond the individual. In the DTC corridor, that often means corporate HR records, prior complaint logs, building security footage, rideshare platform records, and the institutional policies of the employer or venue involved in Greenwood Village.
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Building the damages case
We document every category of harm, including therapy costs, lost income, and non-economic damage, through medical and financial experts who can support the claim in Arapahoe County District Court.
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Negotiation and, if needed, trial
We negotiate from a position of trial readiness. If an institution refuses to acknowledge its responsibility, we take the case to Arapahoe County District Court, 18th Judicial District. You decide whether to settle or proceed to trial at every stage.
Local knowledge
Greenwood Village courts. Greenwood Village trauma care. Greenwood Village institutions.
A Greenwood Village civil sexual assault case is filed in Arapahoe County. We know the court, the healthcare system, and the institutional landscape of this corridor.
Courthouse
Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District)
A Greenwood Village civil sexual assault lawsuit exceeding the county-court limit is filed in Arapahoe County District Court at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, within the 18th Judicial District of Colorado. The local procedure, the Arapahoe County jury pool, and the defense firms active in this district all differ from other venues. We handle Arapahoe County District Court cases directly and know what that courtroom demands, including how it responds to institutional defendants from the DTC.
Trauma and Mental Health Care
Swedish Medical Center and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Seriously injured Greenwood Village residents are typically transported to one of two Level I Trauma Centers: HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center at 501 East Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113, which holds Level I adult and pediatric trauma designation and includes a Level I burn center; or UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Trauma Center at 12505 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045. For trauma-specialized mental health treatment, we document every care location and provider to build a complete and verifiable damages record.
The DTC Institutional Environment
Greenwood Village and the Denver Tech Center Corridor
Greenwood Village is a city of roughly 15,691 people at the heart of the Denver Tech Center, one of the largest office park concentrations in Colorado. The DTC corridor includes major corporate headquarters, hotels, event venues, and entertainment facilities including Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre. When abuse or assault occurs in any of these settings, we investigate the full institutional chain of responsibility and identify every defendant and every insurance source involved.
Your team
A trial-ready team that handles institutions and treats survivors with care
CGH Injury Lawyers was founded in 2016 and serves Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County from our Denver office. Every civil sexual assault case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney with a bilingual, trauma-informed team and the institutional investigation experience these cases demand.
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Trauma-informed approach
Investigates institutions
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about civil sexual assault claims in Greenwood Village
Is there a deadline to file a civil sexual assault claim in Greenwood Village?
Effective January 1, 2022, Colorado eliminated the statute of limitations for civil claims based on sexual misconduct (C.R.S. 13-80-103.7). Greenwood Village survivors can file at any time. Whether older abuse is also covered depends on whether the original deadline had already expired before January 1, 2022, a fact-specific question worth a confidential review of your exact timeline.
Can I file a civil claim if no criminal charges were filed in Arapahoe County?
Yes. A civil claim and a criminal case run on completely separate tracks. The criminal standard is proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is much higher than the civil standard of a preponderance of the evidence. You can pursue a civil claim in Arapahoe County District Court whether or not criminal charges were filed, whatever the outcome of any criminal case, and regardless of a prosecutor's decision to decline charges.
Will my name become public in a Greenwood Village civil case?
Not necessarily. When permitted by the court, we file under Jane Doe or John Doe designations to protect your identity in public Arapahoe County court records. We also seek protective orders covering therapy notes, medical records, and personal history. Privacy protection is standard practice in our sexual assault cases, not an exception we have to request specially.
Can a DTC employer or corporate venue be sued, not just the individual?
Yes, and often that is where meaningful accountability lies. Colorado civil law holds organizations liable for negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, and in some cases vicarious liability. If a Greenwood Village employer, hotel, corporate landlord, or other DTC institution failed to conduct proper background checks, ignored complaints, or kept a known abuser in a position of access, the institution may bear legal responsibility for what happened.
What can a Greenwood Village civil sexual assault case recover?
A civil claim can recover economic damages including therapy, psychiatric care, medical treatment, lost income, and relocation costs. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life. When an institution's conduct was particularly reckless or malicious, Colorado law (C.R.S. 13-21-102) allows punitive damages capped at the amount of actual damages. Economic damages are not capped under Colorado law.
How much does it cost to hire a civil sexual assault lawyer in Greenwood Village?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, meaning we are paid only if we recover compensation on your behalf. We front all case costs, including expert fees and court filing costs, and those are deducted from the recovery only after we win. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and creates no obligation to proceed.
When you are ready, we are here. On your terms.
Your first conversation with CGH Injury Lawyers is confidential, free, and creates no obligation. We serve Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County from our Denver office. You decide every step.