Fremont County · Auto and truck accidents
Cañon City Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
Hit by a car or truck on Highway 50 in Cañon City? We identify all liable parties and pursue full recovery.
How We Build Your Auto or Truck Accident Claim
We start by obtaining the official crash report from the Cañon City Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office, then visit the scene to document road conditions, sight lines, traffic-signal timing, and vehicle damage. We photograph and measure the collision zone, interview witnesses while memories are fresh, and preserve any business or traffic-camera video that captured the impact.
Next, we subpoena electronic data from the vehicles involved—event-data-recorder information, phone records, and any commercial trucking logs if a truck was at fault. We interview your medical providers at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital and other clinics, compile your medical bills and lost wages, and identify all insurance policies: liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, and any commercial policies if a business vehicle caused the crash.
Evidence We Gather in Cañon City and Fremont County Auto Cases
The crash report is our foundation, but it is never the end. We obtain scene photographs, traffic-camera or business-surveillance video, witness statements, and—where available—event-data-recorder downloads that show vehicle speed, braking, and steering in the final seconds before impact. We also secure photographs of vehicle damage that reveal the collision's force and point of impact.
For commercial-vehicle accidents, we obtain trucking logs, maintenance records, vehicle-inspection reports, and driver-employment records to establish liability against the trucking company. We gather your medical records, imaging studies, treatment summaries, and earnings statements to document every consequence of the crash. All of this evidence is organized and presented to the insurance carriers—and to Fremont County Combined Courts if litigation becomes necessary.
Local investigations may involve Cañon City Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, evidence from U.S. Highway 50 or Colorado Highway 115, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
Crash Report from Cañon City Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office Photographs of vehicle damage, road conditions, and accident scene (9th Street, Royal Gorge Boulevard, U.S. Highway 50, Colorado Highway 115) Witness statements and contact information Driver license and insurance information for all parties Medical records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital or other treatment providers Event-data-recorder (black box) download from vehicles involved Traffic camera or business surveillance video Vehicle inspection and maintenance records Commercial records, if a truck or commercial vehicle was involved (trucking logs, dispatch records, maintenance) Uninsured or underinsured motorist policy details Photographs or video from the accident scene taken by bystanders Phone records showing distracted driving (if applicable) Toxicology or breath-test results (if impairment suspected) All insurance policies covering the vehicles and drivers
Medical Documentation and Recovery
Injuries from auto and truck crashes range from soft-tissue damage and whiplash to fractures, head trauma, spinal injury, and organ damage. We work closely with your doctors—whether at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital, urgent-care facilities in Florence, Penrose, or Pueblo, or your primary-care provider—to obtain complete medical records, imaging reports, and treatment recommendations.
Your medical evidence shows the injury's severity, the course of treatment, and whether you will need ongoing care. We track every bill, prescription, therapy session, and lost wage, and we communicate with your healthcare providers about prognosis and permanence. This medical foundation is essential to negotiating a fair settlement or, if necessary, proving damages at trial.
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Damages We Pursue for You
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, imaging, medications, and future medical treatment
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity if injury prevents you from returning to work
- Pain and suffering, including physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage to your vehicle and any other personal property destroyed in the crash
- Disfigurement or permanent scarring resulting from the collision or medical treatment
- Punitive damages if the at-fault driver was drunk, reckless, or engaged in criminal conduct
If settlement negotiations with the insurers fail, we are prepared to file suit in Fremont County Combined Courts and present your claim before a judge and jury.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Cañon City Auto and truck accidents FAQ
What is the deadline to file an injury claim after an auto accident in Cañon City?
Colorado law generally allows three years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. However, if the accident involved a public entity (such as a vehicle operated by Cañon City Police or Fremont County), you may be required to send written notice within 182 days. It is important to act promptly because insurance companies often require prompt reporting, and evidence can be lost over time. Contact us immediately after your accident.
How do you investigate truck accidents on U.S. Highway 50 or Colorado Highway 115 near Cañon City?
We obtain the crash report from the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, request event-data-recorder data from the truck, pull trucking company dispatch records and driver logs, review maintenance and inspection records, collect scene photographs, interview witnesses, and obtain any available video from nearby businesses or traffic cameras. Commercial trucks are subject to federal safety regulations; violations often provide strong evidence of negligence.
How much does it cost to hire McCormick & Murphy for an auto accident injury claim?
We handle auto and truck accident injury claims on a contingency fee basis. This means we earn an attorney fee only if we settle your case or win at trial. You do not pay us by the hour. Out-of-pocket case costs—such as medical records fees, expert reports, and court filing fees—are separate and are discussed with you upfront. You are responsible for those costs only if we recover money for you.
What evidence is most important in a hit-and-run accident in Fremont County?
Hit-and-run cases depend on witness accounts, business or traffic camera footage, vehicle paint transfer or debris at the scene, and police investigation. We work with Cañon City Police and the Sheriff's Office to obtain reports and evidence. If the other driver is found, we pursue them and their insurance company. If they are not identified, your own uninsured motorist coverage may cover your injuries.
Can I recover damages if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Colorado is a modified comparative-negligence state. You can recover damages even if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. We investigate every party's conduct—including the other driver, trucking companies, vehicle maintenance, and road conditions—to establish clear liability and minimize any comparative fault assigned to you.
Related crash types in Cañon City
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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