CGH Injury Lawyers, a Denver plaintiff personal injury firm that has taken dozens of cases to verdict in Denver District Court, is addressing one of the most common questions injured Coloradans ask before calling a lawyer: if is it actually worth suing for a personal injury. The firm, formerly Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, marks 10 years of trial work in 2026.
The question has taken on new weight since Colorado raised its personal injury damage caps on January 1, 2025, under House Bill 24-1472. For civil actions filed on or after that date, the cap on non-economic damages for pain and suffering rose to $1.5 million — more than double the prior inflation-adjusted limit — and the wrongful death cap climbed to $2.125 million. Economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages remain uncapped. Even with higher limits, the firm notes that many accident victims still undervalue their claims because insurers move quickly to settle — often within the first 30 days — before a person understands what a case is actually worth.
"Most people ask whether a lawsuit is worth the trouble, and our approach focuses on giving them an honest answer before they ever sign anything," says Kevin Cheney, managing partner at CGH Injury Lawyers. "We prepare every case as if it is going to trial, because that preparation is what protects a client's future."
Whether pursuing a claim makes sense depends on several factors, according to the firm, including injury severity, the amount of medical bills, lost wages, and the long-term impact on a person's health and ability to earn a living. A minor incident with no lasting injury rarely justifies a lawsuit; a serious injury that disrupts work and family life often does. Because CGH is known as a firm willing to take cases to a jury, insurance companies are frequently more willing to offer fair settlements to avoid the courtroom.
Most cases still resolve before trial, but the firm takes insurance companies to court several times a year to keep settlement offers honest. CGH works on contingency, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and owe legal costs only if the firm recovers compensation. Both Kevin Cheney, Managing Partner, and Tim Galluzzi, Director of Litigation, were named New Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association in 2024.
For CGH, the decision is about more than a dollar figure. The firm's stated focus is helping injured people rebuild their lives — covering treatment, replacing lost income, and restoring stability after a serious accident, not just chasing a settlement number.
Coloradans weighing whether a personal injury or wrongful death claim is worth filing — including collisions along the I-25 and I-70 corridors and injuries across the Denver metro and Front Range — can review their options and request a free consultation with CGH Injury Lawyers at https://www.cghlawfirm.com.
This press release contains general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. Results vary by case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Consult a licensed attorney in one's jurisdiction.
About CGH Injury Lawyers
CGH Injury Lawyers, formerly Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC, is a Denver personal injury law firm founded in 2016 and celebrating 10 years of trial-tested representation for injured Coloradans. Based in the Five Points/RiNo district, the firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, premises liability and wrongful death claims across Colorado. The firm was co-founded by Kevin Cheney, Managing Partner, and Tim Galluzzi, Director of Litigation. Address: 2701 Lawrence St Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. Phone: (720) 669-8062. Website: https://www.cghlawfirm.com.
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CGH Injury Lawyers
Tim Galluzzi
+17206698062
info@cghlawfirm.com
2701 Lawrence St Ste 201, Denver, CO 80205, United States