Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties · Distracted driving
Aurora Distracted driving Lawyers
Aurora distracted driving accident lawyers for crashes on I-225, East Colfax Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving a Distracted Driving Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Aurora distracted driving accident lawyers for people hurt in Aurora. We get the Aurora Police Department report, the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus records, and file in Arapahoe County Justice Center or the court serving the county where the crash occurred.
Distracted driving cases turn on connecting a driver's lost attention to the actual moment of impact. It is not enough to assume someone was on their phone because they rear-ended you or drifted into your lane. We have to show what the driver was doing in the seconds before the crash and how that distraction led directly to the collision.
Distraction takes many forms beyond phone use. Drivers glance at in-vehicle infotainment screens, reach for food, turn to talk with passengers, adjust navigation apps, or look away for other reasons entirely. Each of these can support a claim, but each requires its own kind of proof. A driver who admits to looking down at a text is a different case than one who claims they simply didn't see you, even though the underlying distraction may be the same.
Because insurance companies often push back hard on distraction claims, we build the case methodically. We look at the driver's own statements, the physical evidence at the scene, and any available records that show what was happening inside that vehicle before the crash. The goal is to show a clear line from distraction to collision, not just raise a suspicion.
What We Look For
When legally obtainable, phone records can show whether a driver was on a call, texting, or using an app at the time of the crash. We also look for admissions the driver may have made to police, to witnesses, or even to you at the scene. Witnesses who saw the other driver looking down, holding a phone, or otherwise not watching the road can be critical, especially if they can describe what they saw in the moments right before impact.
Video from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or dash cams can capture the actual moment a driver fails to brake or drifts out of a lane, which often points to distraction even without direct proof of a phone. Event data from the vehicle itself can show braking patterns, speed, and timing that are consistent with a driver who wasn't paying attention. We also pay close attention to app activity and other digital footprints when they are relevant and available, since the timing of a notification or an open app can matter as much as the content itself.
- Write down anything the other driver said about what they were doing before the crash
- Get contact information for any witnesses who saw the driver's behavior
- Take photos of the vehicles, the road, and the surrounding area before anything changes
- Avoid deleting your own phone or app data in case it becomes relevant to the claim
- Keep records of medical care tied to the crash, including at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital if you were treated there
Handling Distracted Driving Cases in Aurora
Aurora's busy corridors, including I-225, East Colfax Avenue, E-470, and Parker Road, see a steady mix of commuters, commercial traffic, and local drivers, all of which creates plenty of opportunity for a moment of distraction to turn into a serious crash. The Aurora Police Department typically responds to these collisions and documents the scene, and their reports often include early statements from drivers that can matter later in a distraction claim.
Depending on where the crash happened, your case may be handled in Arapahoe County, Adams County, or Douglas County, since Aurora sits across all three. We're familiar with the Arapahoe County Justice Center and the other courts serving these counties, and we also work with clients from nearby Centennial, Denver, Commerce City, Parker, and Greenwood Village who are hit by distracted drivers on these same roads.
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- Medical expenses related to your injuries
- Lost income from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing care costs if your injuries require continued treatment
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Aurora Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
How do I prove the other driver was distracted if they deny it?
We look at witness accounts, any admissions made at the scene or to police, video footage, and physical evidence from the crash itself. Phone records can sometimes be obtained when legally permitted, which can show activity around the time of the collision. A denial doesn't end the case; it just means we need other sources of proof.
What if the distraction wasn't a phone?
Distraction claims aren't limited to phone use. In-vehicle screens, conversations with passengers, eating, or adjusting navigation can all qualify as distractions that caused a crash. We focus on what actually happened in the moments before impact, whatever the source of the distraction.
Will the police report mention distracted driving?
Sometimes the Aurora Police Department's report will note a driver's statement about what they were doing, or an officer's observation at the scene. Other times the report won't capture it directly, which is why we also gather witness statements and other evidence independently.
Which court will handle my case?
That depends on where the crash occurred, since Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. Many cases are handled at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, but we also work with the courts serving the other two counties depending on the location of your crash.
What should I do if I was treated at the hospital after the crash?
Keep all records from your treatment, including care received at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital if that's where you went. These records help connect your injuries to the crash and support the damages portion of your claim.
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