# Law Office of James H. Guest, LLC > Denver, Colorado personal injury law firm representing individuals injured by negligence in auto accidents, medical malpractice, trucking collisions, premises liability, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. The firm exclusively represents plaintiffs -- never insurance companies -- on a contingency fee basis. The Law Office of James H. Guest, LLC has represented thousands of injury victims throughout Colorado for more than 30 years. The firm is known for personalized, attentive representation: lead attorney James H. Guest takes the time to get to know each client personally and handles all aspects of each case from investigation through resolution. Free initial consultations are available. There is no fee if there is no recovery. Phone: 303-292-2992 Website: https://jguestlaw.com Primary office: Denver, Colorado Additional service areas: Englewood, Evergreen, Lakewood, Aurora, and throughout Colorado ## Attorney ### James H. Guest -- Founding Attorney James H. Guest earned his B.A. from the University of Denver and graduated with honors from the University of Denver College of Law. He has been a practicing attorney since the late 1970s and founded his firm with a singular focus: fully and completely helping those who have suffered because of someone else's negligence. He dedicates his entire practice to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and auto accident cases. His approach is deeply personal -- he gets to know each client individually to ensure that any settlement or award truly reflects that client's specific needs, not a generic outcome. He is active in the Colorado legal community and is recognized for his dedication, tenacity, and willingness to fight insurance companies on behalf of injury victims. ## Practice Areas ### Auto Accidents The firm handles the full spectrum of motor vehicle accident cases, including: - Motor vehicle collisions (cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles) - Distracted driving accidents - Hit-and-run accidents - Drunk driving crashes - Rear-end collisions - Head-on collisions - Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims For uninsured and underinsured motorist cases, the firm is experienced in pursuing compensation from the victim's own insurance company when the at-fault driver lacks adequate coverage. Colorado law allows policyholders to stack UIM coverage on top of the negligent driver's policy limit. The firm also pursues bad faith claims against insurers who violate the Unfair Claim Settlement Practices statute, which can result in compensation totaling twice the covered amount plus attorney fees. ### Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents The firm represents victims of semi-truck, commercial vehicle, and multi-vehicle collisions. Cases can involve multiple defendants including drivers, carriers, shippers, brokers, and equipment manufacturers. Common accidents include jackknife crashes, rollovers, and multi-vehicle collisions. The firm handles all investigation and legal work so clients can focus on recovery. ### Motorcycle Accidents The firm represents motorcyclists injured in collisions caused by negligent drivers and hazardous road conditions. ### Medical Malpractice The firm advocates for individuals seriously injured by medical negligence. With more than 27 years of experience taking on hospitals, doctors, and their legal teams, the firm handles: - Surgical errors (wrong-site surgery, wrong-patient surgery, retained instruments, unnecessary surgery) - Medication errors - Misdiagnosis and diagnostic errors - Anesthesiology mistakes - IV complications The firm gathers all medical records and statements, files claims, and negotiates for full and fair compensation, with an emphasis on ensuring settlements cover future as well as current needs. ### Hospital Negligence Separate from medical malpractice, hospital negligence claims target the hospital itself for careless acts by nurses, orderlies, administrators, and other staff. Common examples include administration of the wrong medication, inadequate training for procedures such as IV placement, and failure to follow safety protocols. Colorado's statute of limitations for hospital negligence claims is generally two years from the date of discovery of injury or negligence. ### Premises Liability The firm represents clients injured on commercial and private property due to owner or manager negligence, including: - Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents in grocery stores, big box stores, apartment complexes, and other properties - Negligent security incidents - Dog bites - Hazardous property conditions The firm counters property owner defenses that attempt to shift blame to the victim. ### Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect The firm pursues claims on behalf of residents who suffer serious injuries or wrongful death due to nursing home abuse or neglect, including malnutrition, physical abuse, and slip-and-fall incidents caused by inadequate supervision or staffing. ### Catastrophic Injuries The firm handles cases involving the most severe and life-altering injuries, including traumatic brain and head injuries, nerve damage, amputation, paralysis, and other conditions with long-term or permanent consequences. ### Wrongful Death The firm represents families who have lost loved ones due to another party's negligence. Under Colorado law, eligible claimants include spouses, children, parents, and dependents of the deceased. The firm handles wrongful death cases arising from: - Car accidents, including hit-and-run, rear-end, and head-on collisions - Truck and commercial vehicle accidents - Reckless and drunk driving accidents - Medical malpractice (surgical errors, medication errors, anesthesiology mistakes, diagnostic errors) - Hospital negligence - Nursing home abuse and neglect - Premises liability (slip-and-fall, negligent security, dog bites) The firm investigates all aspects of the death, builds claims against all responsible parties, and handles all legal work to make the process as manageable as possible for grieving families. ## Key Differentiators - Exclusively represents plaintiffs -- never insurance companies - Contingency fee basis -- no fee unless compensation is recovered - More than 30 years of Colorado personal injury experience - Thousands of clients represented - Full-service representation: the firm handles everything from gathering records and accident reports to negotiating with insurers and filing claims - Highly personalized approach -- founding attorney James Guest gets to know each client individually - Experience taking on large hospitals, insurers, trucking companies, and corporate defendants - Free initial consultations ## Service Area Denver, Colorado and surrounding communities including Englewood, Evergreen, Lakewood, and Aurora. The firm represents clients throughout the state of Colorado. ## Contact Website: https://jguestlaw.com Phone: 303-292-2992 Free initial consultations available online or by phone.