Boulder County · Left turn and failure to yield
Boulder Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers
Boulder left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Boulder. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Left-Turn and Failure-to-Yield Claims in Boulder
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver turned across their right of way. We file in Boulder County Justice Center.
These cases are negligence claims. The core question is whether the turning driver failed to yield to a rider who had the right of way at the time of the turn.
That said, we do not assume every left-turn crash is automatically the car driver's fault. A rider's lane position, use of signals, and speed going into the intersection all factor into how fault gets divided.
We look closely at the sequence of events leading up to impact. Who had the green light or right of way, whether the driver misjudged the rider's speed or distance, and whether the rider had room to react all shape how the claim is built.
Building the Left-Turn Case
Point of impact tells a story. Where the bike struck the car, or where the car struck the bike, often shows who was where when the turn began. Sight lines matter too, since parked cars, landscaping, or a turning driver's blind spot can explain why a driver said they never saw the motorcycle.
Witness accounts and video help fill in gaps that physical evidence alone can't answer, like whether the rider had a signal in their favor or whether the driver paused before turning. We gather this evidence early, before memories fade and footage gets overwritten.
- Photos of the intersection, vehicle positions, and any skid or scrape marks
- Contact information for anyone who saw the turn happen
- Dashcam, doorbell, or traffic camera footage near the scene
- The responding police report and any diagram of the crash
- Your own memory of the light, signal, or right-of-way situation, written down soon after
Boulder Intersections and Left-Turn Risk
Corridors like Arapahoe Avenue and Broadway see steady mixed traffic, with cars turning across bike and motorcycle lanes throughout the day. U.S. Highway 36 carries higher speeds into Boulder from Louisville and Lafayette, and left-turn conflicts at its interchanges and cross streets can be severe given the speed differential.
If you were hurt in a left-turn crash in Boulder, care may have started at Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital. We handle these claims out of our Denver, CO office, and Boulder County cases are venued at the Boulder County Justice Center.
What These Claims Can Cover
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income during recovery
- Motorcycle repair or replacement
- Pain and physical limitations from the injury
- Ongoing care needs tied to the crash
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 Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Boulder left-turn motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Boulder left-turn motorcycle lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is in Denver, CO.
The driver said they never saw my motorcycle. Does that help their case?
Not seeing a rider is not an excuse under negligence law. If anything, it raises questions about whether the driver looked carefully before turning across your path.
What if I was speeding when the driver turned in front of me?
Your speed can factor into the fault analysis under Colorado's comparative negligence rules. It does not automatically bar your claim, but it may reduce what you recover depending on how much it contributed to the crash.
Can I still recover if I'm found partly at fault?
Yes, as long as your share of fault is not equal to or greater than the other party's. Your recovery would be reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated entirely.
What evidence matters most in a left-turn case?
Point of impact, sight lines at the intersection, witness statements, and any available video tend to carry the most weight. Together they help establish where each vehicle was and who had the right of way.
I was hurt in a left-turn crash near Broadway. What should I do first?
Get medical care, preserve any photos or contact information from the scene, and hold onto the police report once it's available. Reaching out for a free consultation early helps us start gathering evidence before it disappears.
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