City and County of Broomfield · Left turn and failure to yield
Broomfield Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers
Broomfield left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Broomfield. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
When a Left Turn Causes a Motorcycle Crash
McCormick & Murphy are Broomfield left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver turned across their right of way. We file in Broomfield Combined Courts.
These crashes are negligence cases. 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 failure to yield is what we have to prove, not just that a left turn happened.
Not every left-turn crash is automatically the car driver's fault. We look closely at where the rider was positioned in the lane, whether signals were used or ignored, and how fast each vehicle was traveling. Those details shape how a claim gets evaluated.
Colorado's comparative negligence rule can reduce a rider's recovery by their share of fault, and it can bar recovery entirely if the rider's fault is equal to or greater than the other driver's. That makes a careful, honest look at fault important from the start of any left-turn claim we handle.
Building the Left-Turn Case
The point of impact tells us a lot about who had the right of way and where each vehicle was when the turn began. We also look at sight lines at the intersection or driveway, since obstructed views can change how a case is argued on both sides.
Witness accounts and any available video, whether from a nearby business, a dash cam, or a traffic camera, help fill in what the physical evidence alone can't. We work to gather this evidence while it's still available, because memories fade and footage gets overwritten.
- Photograph the intersection or driveway, including signals and lane markings
- Get contact information for anyone who saw the turn happen
- Note the exact location, including cross streets or mile markers
- Check for nearby cameras that may have captured the crash
- Keep records of medical care tied to the crash
Left-Turn Crashes Around Broomfield
Broomfield has a mix of busy arterial roads and highway access points where left-turn crashes tend to happen. We look at areas like 120th Avenue and Midway Boulevard, where turning traffic crosses paths with riders heading through intersections, as well as interchange areas along U.S. Highway 36 where merging and turning movements can create conflicts.
Riders traveling between Broomfield and neighboring areas like Westminster or Superior often pass through these same intersections. If you were hurt in one of these areas, we can look into how the crash happened, whether the case involves Broomfield Combined Courts, and what records or reports exist from the response to the crash, including any care provided at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital.
What a Left-Turn Claim May Cover
- Medical care related to the crash
- Lost income during recovery
- Damage to the motorcycle and gear
- Pain and physical limitations from injuries
- 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.
Broomfield Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Broomfield left-turn motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Broomfield 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.
Is the car driver always at fault in a left-turn crash?
Not automatically. We still look at the rider's lane position, speed, and whether signals were used correctly before we can say who failed to yield.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
Colorado allows a reduced recovery based on your share of fault, but it can bar recovery if your fault is equal to or greater than the other driver's. We evaluate this closely before moving forward with a claim.
What evidence matters most in a left-turn case?
Point of impact, sight lines at the intersection, witness accounts, and any video footage are usually the most useful pieces of evidence in these claims.
Where do these crashes tend to happen in Broomfield?
We see them at busy intersections along roads like 120th Avenue and Midway Boulevard, and near access points along U.S. Highway 36 where turning and merging traffic overlap.
Do I need to pay anything to talk to a lawyer about my crash?
No. We offer a free consultation, and we don't charge an attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
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