Aurora, CO Accident Settlement Insights

Aurora sprawls across Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties. Accidents on E-470, I-225, and East Colfax require quick documentation and coordination with multiple agencies.

Local quick facts

Highways & corridors

I-225
E-470
East Colfax Avenue
Smoky Hill Road

Primary court

Arapahoe County Justice Center (18th Judicial District) & Adams County Justice Center (17th Judicial District)

Common personal injury patterns

High-speed crashes on I-225 and E-470 involving commuters heading to DIA and the Tech Center.
Apartment complex premises claims around Havana Street where lighting and security patrols are often deficient.
Pedestrian injuries on Colfax Avenue corridors with frequent RTD bus interactions and jaywalking defenses.

Hospitals & trauma centers to contact

Medical timelines drive settlement value. Request certified billing statements, surgeon narratives, and imaging within 30 days so the calculator reflects real specials.

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital – Anschutz
Level I trauma and specialty care; match hospital billing with CU Medicine provider statements to avoid double counting.
Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz
Critical for pediatric falls and dog bites; anticipates future care summaries useful in life-care plans.
Medical Center of Aurora
Common destination for E-470 collisions; obtain imaging discs quickly before they are archived.

Reporting & documentation resources

Preserve evidence right away. These agencies manage reports, footage, and maintenance logs that defense counsel relies on.

Aurora Police Records
Request accident reports, dashcam, and 911 audio via the Records division.
E-470 Public Highway Authority
Secure toll plaza video and incident logs for crashes on the tollway.
Tri-County Health Department (now Aurora-specific environment unit)
Pull inspection records for multi-family housing slip-and-fall or carbon monoxide cases.

Statutes & deadlines to flag

Aurora’s Dangerous Dog ordinance (Aurora Mun. Code §14-75) supplements state strict liability—cite prior impound records.
Claims arising on RTD light rail platforms implicate CGIA and RTD’s short notice requirements—calendar immediately.
Many Aurora cases span multiple counties; confirm which clerk holds venue and where to file CGIA notice.

Why local context matters

Jurisdiction can shift depending on the exact intersection—verify which county sheriff or police department responded before ordering records.
Anschutz Medical Campus produces high-value medical documentation; ensure billing integrates both UCHealth and Children’s Hospital statements.
Aurora’s breed-specific legislation influences dog bite negligence theories even after statewide preemption—document prior citations.

Settlement climate

Insurers benchmark Aurora settlements near Denver values when liability is clear and treatment occurs at Anschutz. Include bilingual demand packets—adjusters note Aurora’s multilingual juries and appreciate translated statements.

Next steps

Run the Colorado settlement calculator with your economic data.
Compare the output with the liability considerations listed above.
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