Boulder County · Auto and truck accidents
Boulder Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
Boulder auto and truck accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 36 and across Boulder. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
How We Build Your Auto or Truck Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder auto and truck accident lawyers for people hurt in a car or truck crash. We get the Boulder Police Department or the Boulder County Sheriff's Office report, the Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital records, and file in the Boulder County Justice Center.
We start by obtaining the crash report filed with the Boulder Police Department or Boulder County Sheriff's Office and gathering photographs from the scene, witness statements, and any video footage—from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or dashcams. We then examine vehicle damage patterns, electronic data from event-data recorders, and commercial records if a truck or commercial vehicle was involved. This evidence tells us who made the unsafe move and whether it was a distracted driver, an impaired driver, a commercial-vehicle operator failing to follow federal trucking regulations, or someone fleeing the scene.
Once we have mapped out the collision and identified each responsible party—whether another driver, a trucking company, a vehicle owner, or a business whose employee caused the crash—we file a claim with their liability insurance carrier and with your own uninsured or underinsured-motorist policy if necessary. We present the evidence clearly so the adjuster understands the facts and has no reason to delay or deny your recovery.
Evidence We Gather and Analyze
Accident reconstruction depends on hard facts: crash-scene photographs, vehicle damage measurements, traffic-control signals, weather and road conditions, and the point of impact. We obtain event-data-recorder information (the vehicle's black box) that shows speed, braking, and steering inputs before and during the collision. For truck accidents, we subpoena trucking logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, and driver qualification files to determine whether a commercial motor carrier or owner-operator violated safety rules.
We also collect witness statements recorded at the scene or in follow-up interviews, traffic-camera or business video from the surrounding area, and any police dispatch recordings. Every document—from the initial crash report to vehicle registration and insurance declarations—becomes part of the record we present to the liability carriers and, if necessary, to the Boulder County Justice Center.
Local investigations may involve Boulder Police Department and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, evidence from U.S. Highway 36 or Foothills Parkway, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
After a collision on U.S. Highway 36, Foothills Parkway, Arapahoe Avenue, Broadway, or nearby roads in Boulder or surrounding areas like Louisville, Lafayette, and Superior, we obtain and preserve:
- Official crash report from Boulder Police Department or Boulder County Sheriff's Office
- Photographs of vehicle damage, roadway conditions, and scene layout
- Traffic camera footage and business surveillance video from the collision area
- Event-data-recorder (black box) information from all vehicles involved
- Witness statements and contact information
- Insurance policies for all drivers and vehicles
- Medical records from Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital and other providers documenting injury and treatment
- Trucking logs, vehicle maintenance records, and inspection reports (in commercial-vehicle cases)
- Commercial driver history, dispatch records, and employer safety policies (in truck accident claims)
- Electronic communications showing distracted driving, intoxication, or negligence
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage details
- Expert analysis of vehicle dynamics, causation, and comparative negligence
Medical Documentation and Ongoing Treatment
After a collision, you may have injuries that develop over days or weeks: whiplash, back strain, joint pain, or head trauma that only becomes apparent later. We coordinate with Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital and your primary-care doctors to obtain your medical records, imaging studies, treatment notes, and bills. We make sure your healthcare providers understand that your injuries stem from the accident so that their records clearly connect the collision to your symptoms and recovery.
We track all medical expenses—emergency care, physical therapy, imaging, specialist consultations, and medications—and present them to the insurance carriers as part of your damages claim. If your injuries require ongoing or future treatment, we document that as well so your settlement or judgment accounts for your full course of recovery.
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Compensation for Your Losses
- Medical expenses: emergency room care, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, imaging, and specialist treatment related to the accident
- Lost wages: income you missed while recovering, and reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work
- Vehicle repair or replacement: the cost to fix your car or truck, or its fair market value if it is a total loss
- Pain and suffering: compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and lost quality of life caused by the collision
- Out-of-pocket costs: transportation, home care, medical equipment, and other expenses directly tied to your recovery
- Uninsured or underinsured-motorist benefits: your own policy's coverage if the at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient or nonexistent
We pursue these damages through negotiation with the insurance carriers and, if necessary, through litigation at the Boulder County Justice Center.
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.
Boulder Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Boulder auto and truck accident lawyers after a crash?
Call Boulder auto and truck accident lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Denver office is in Denver, CO.
What is the deadline to file an auto accident claim in Boulder County?
Most motor-vehicle injury claims in Colorado have a three-year deadline from the date of the accident. However, if the at-fault driver is a government entity—such as the Boulder Police Department or Boulder County Sheriff's Office—you may be required to provide written notice within 182 days, which can affect your claim timeline. We review your specific situation and ensure all deadlines are met.
Do I have to pay upfront for an auto accident investigation?
No. McCormick & Murphy handles auto and truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fee unless we settle or win your case. Case costs—such as medical records, expert reports, and filing fees—are advanced by the firm and recovered from the settlement or judgment.
How do you prove fault in a rear-end or intersection collision in Boulder?
We investigate driver conduct, examine vehicle damage patterns, obtain traffic camera and business surveillance video, review the official crash report from Boulder Police or the Sheriff's Office, interview witnesses, and retrieve event-data-recorder information when available. We also identify any traffic violations, distracted driving, impairment, or commercial-vehicle violations that contributed to the accident.
What if the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage?
We identify and pursue uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under your own policy. We also investigate all responsible parties—including employers in commercial-vehicle accidents, maintenance companies, and vehicle manufacturers—to pursue additional insurance or liability sources.
How long does it take to resolve a truck or auto accident case?
Timeline depends on the complexity of liability, the extent of your injuries, and whether the case settles or requires litigation at the Boulder County Justice Center. We move promptly through investigation and negotiation while ensuring your medical treatment is complete before finalizing settlement.
Related crash types in Boulder
Distracted driving
Phone use, in-vehicle screens, passengers, food, and other distractions that take attention from driving.
Multi-vehicle accidents
Chain-reaction and pileup claims involving several drivers, impacts, insurers, and disputed fault.
Intersection accidents
Signal, stop-sign, turning, crosswalk, and lane-conflict crashes at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Uninsured and underinsured motorists
UM/UIM claims when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient liability limits.
Hit and run
Claims involving an unidentified or fleeing driver, including uninsured-motorist coverage.
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