Adams and Jefferson counties · Auto and truck accidents
Westminster Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
Serious injury from a Westminster accident on I-25 or Federal Boulevard? We investigate, document, and file your claim for full recovery.
How We Build Your Auto Accident Claim
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, distracted-driving accidents, and hit-and-run incidents require fast investigation. We obtain the crash report filed with the Westminster Police Department, photograph vehicle damage, and interview witnesses while their memories are fresh. We also request traffic-camera footage, business surveillance video from nearby intersections, and any event-data-recorder information from vehicles involved.
For commercial-truck accidents, we review trucking logs, vehicle-inspection records, and maintenance history to identify whether driver fatigue, mechanical failure, or company policy violations played a role. We then identify every liable party—the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle owner, or a third party—and notify their insurers of your claim.
Evidence We Collect for Your Case
A crash investigation begins with the official report, scene photographs, and driver statements filed by the Westminster Police Department. We supplement that with witness testimony, traffic-camera or business video from the area, and electronic data from the vehicles' event-data recorders that show speed, braking, and steering at the moment of impact.
In truck accidents, we obtain logs required by federal regulation, pre- and post-accident inspection records, maintenance documents, and communications between the driver and dispatcher. We also analyze vehicle damage to confirm the direction and force of impact. All of this evidence goes into a demand package we send to the liable carrier or to arbitration or court if settlement fails.
Local investigations may involve Westminster Police Department, evidence from U.S. Highway 36 or Federal Boulevard, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
After a collision in Westminster involving U.S. Highway 36, Federal Boulevard, 120th Avenue, I-25, or nearby areas, preserve and document:
- Crash report filed with Westminster Police Department
- Photographs of vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and scene layout
- Names, phone numbers, and statements from all witnesses
- Insurance information and driver's license details from other involved parties
- Video footage from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or dashboard recorders
- Electronic data from involved vehicles (event-data recorders, GPS logs)
- Medical records and bills from CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital or other providers
- Proof of lost wages or income disruption
- For commercial or truck accidents: trucking logs, vehicle inspection records, and maintenance history
- Text messages, emails, or cell-phone records showing distracted driving
- Blood alcohol reports or toxicology results in drunk-driving cases
- Hit-and-run details: vehicle description, direction of travel, any identifying information
- All insurance policies available to the claim (liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist)
- Repair estimates and invoices
Medical Treatment and Recovery Documentation
Injuries from auto and truck collisions often require immediate care at CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital or an emergency room. We coordinate with your medical providers to obtain treatment records, imaging studies, surgical reports, and ongoing therapy notes. These documents establish the cause, severity, and cost of your injuries and form the foundation of your damages claim.
We also track your medical bills, prescription costs, and any gaps in treatment or ongoing pain. If you need future surgeries, therapy, or long-term care, we document that projection and include it in our demand. Our office in Denver is close enough to Westminster to manage your case from start to finish, whether it settles or goes to the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts.
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Compensation for Your Auto Accident Injuries
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, imaging, surgery, therapy, and future treatment
- Lost wages: income you missed while recovering or attending medical appointments
- Vehicle repair or replacement: the cost to restore or replace your car or truck
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by the collision
- Scarring or permanent injury: ongoing disfigurement or disability from the accident
- Uninsured or underinsured-motorist coverage: recovery from your own policy if the at-fault driver cannot pay the full amount
We present all damages to the liable carrier or, if necessary, to a judge or jury at the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts.
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.
Westminster Auto and truck accidents FAQ
How long do I have to file a claim after an accident in Westminster?
Most motor-vehicle injury claims in Colorado have a three-year deadline from the date of the accident. However, if a public entity (such as a government agency) was involved, you may need to send written notice within 182 days—much sooner. Contact us immediately to confirm the deadline for your specific situation.
What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured?
Colorado law requires most drivers to carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. We investigate all available insurance policies—yours, the at-fault driver's, and any policies that may apply—to identify every source of recovery. We present your claim to the uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier if the at-fault driver's liability coverage is insufficient.
Do you charge a fee upfront?
McCormick & Murphy handles auto and truck accident injury claims on a contingency fee basis. We earn an attorney fee only when your case is settled or won. Advanced case costs—such as expert reports, accident reconstruction, or medical records—are separate from the fee and are discussed with you upfront.
How do you investigate a truck accident differently from a car accident?
Truck accidents involve additional evidence: we obtain trucking logs, vehicle inspection records, maintenance histories, and electronic onboard recorder data. We also identify the trucking company, any third-party maintenance contractors, and their insurance. Commercial carriers typically carry higher liability limits and additional policies that may apply to your claim.
What should I do immediately after a collision on I-25 or Federal Boulevard?
Call the Westminster Police Department to report the accident. Get the other driver's information, take photographs of damage and the scene, and collect witness names and phone numbers. Seek medical attention at CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital or another provider, even if you feel fine—injuries often appear later. Do not sign statements or agree to settlements without speaking to an attorney first. Call us as soon as possible.
Related crash types in Westminster
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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