City and County of Broomfield · Distracted driving
Broomfield Distracted driving Lawyers
Broomfield distracted driving accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 36, 120th Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving a Distracted Driving Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Broomfield distracted driving accident lawyers for people hurt in Broomfield. We get the Broomfield Police Department report, the UCHealth Broomfield Hospital records, and file in Broomfield Combined Courts.
A distraction claim is not built on assumption. The fact that a driver had a phone in the car does not prove they were using it at the moment of impact. We have to connect the driver's loss of attention to the specific actions that caused the collision, whether that was a phone, an in-vehicle screen, a passenger, food, or something else pulling their eyes or mind off the road.
That connection usually comes from a combination of sources rather than one piece of evidence. Phone records, when they can be legally obtained, can show texting, calling, or app activity around the time of the crash. Admissions made at the scene or to police, witness observations of erratic driving before impact, video from nearby cameras, and event data from the vehicle itself can all help establish what the driver was doing and when.
Timing matters. We look at how the sequence of events lines up: when a message was sent or received, when a driver's vehicle drifted or failed to brake, and when the collision occurred. Building that timeline is how a distraction claim becomes provable rather than speculative.
What We Look For After a Distraction Crash
Phone records, when they can be legally obtained, are often central to these claims. We also look for admissions the driver made at the scene, to police, or to others afterward. Witnesses who saw the other driver looking down, drifting, or reacting late can describe what they observed before the impact.
Video from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or dash cams can capture the moments leading up to a crash. Vehicle event data can show braking, speed, and steering input right before impact. App activity and device usage logs add another layer when they are available. Taken together, this evidence helps show not just that a driver was distracted, but how that distraction led to the collision.
- Get names and contact information for anyone who saw the other driver before impact
- Note anything the other driver said at the scene about what they were doing
- Photograph both vehicles' positions, damage, and the surrounding roadway
- Ask whether nearby businesses or intersections have camera coverage
- Avoid discarding damaged phones or devices that may hold relevant data
Handling Distraction Claims in Broomfield
Broomfield sees a steady mix of commuter and local traffic on roads like U.S. Highway 36, 120th Avenue, Colorado Highway 121, and Midway Boulevard. These are corridors where drivers merge, change lanes, and respond to traffic signals in quick succession, and a moment of distraction can turn routine traffic into a collision. We work with Broomfield Police Department reports and any available camera or witness evidence tied to these roads.
Crashes here often involve residents commuting to and from neighboring communities like Westminster, Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, and Northglenn. Cases that proceed in court are handled through Broomfield Combined Courts, and injured parties are frequently treated at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital. We build distraction claims using the specific facts and evidence tied to this area.
Damages We Help Pursue
- Medical treatment and related expenses
- Lost income from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical 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.
Broomfield Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
How do you prove a driver was distracted?
We gather evidence like phone records when legally obtainable, witness observations, video footage, vehicle event data, and any admissions the driver made. These sources are pieced together to build a timeline connecting the driver's distraction to the moment of the crash.
What if the other driver denies using their phone?
Denials are common, which is why we rely on independent evidence rather than the driver's own statements. Phone records, witness accounts, and vehicle data can establish what actually happened regardless of what the driver claims.
Does distraction have to involve a phone?
No. Distraction can come from in-vehicle screens, passengers, food, navigation systems, or anything else that takes a driver's attention off the road. We evaluate the specific facts of each crash to identify the source of distraction.
What should I do if I was hit by a distracted driver in Broomfield?
Document the scene, get witness contact information, and note anything the other driver said. Seek medical attention and contact us so we can begin preserving evidence before it disappears.
What does a free consultation involve?
We review the facts of your crash, discuss what evidence may be available, and explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
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