El Paso County motor-vehicle claims
Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyers
Car accident in Colorado Springs? We handle your claim on contingency—you pay nothing upfront, we recover only if you win.
Why Choose McCormick & Murphy for Your Colorado Springs Car Accident Claim
After a car accident, decisions made in the first hours and days shape your entire claim. You need medical care, police records, insurance contact information, and clear documentation—but you also need legal guidance on what to say and what not to say. Kirk McCormick and Jay Murphy previously represented insurance companies, which gives us direct insight into how insurers evaluate claims, what evidence they value, and where they often look for reasons to deny or reduce payment.
We handle car-accident claims across El Paso County, from Briargate to Old Colorado City, the Broadmoor area, Fountain, and Manitou Springs. Whether your accident involved a single vehicle, multiple cars, or a commercial truck, we build your case methodically: gathering police reports from the Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol, securing medical records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, and holding the responsible party accountable.
Our goal is straightforward: help you recover fairly for your injuries and losses without the stress of negotiating directly with insurance adjusters. You focus on healing. We focus on your claim.
Call (719) 389-0400 for a free case review. There is no fee and no obligation to hire us.
Car Accidents Across Colorado Springs and El Paso County
High-traffic corridors like Powers Boulevard, Academy Boulevard, Woodmen Road, and I-25 see their share of collisions. Rush-hour congestion, weather changes, and driver distraction create conditions where accidents happen. When they do, the responding officer—whether from Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol—files a report that becomes critical to your claim.
We're based right here in Colorado Springs, so we know the roads, the hospitals, and El Paso County District Court. That local familiarity helps us move quickly and efficiently, whether your case settles or requires litigation. We also understand the unique issues facing Colorado Springs residents: seasonal weather impacts, military-base traffic patterns, and tourism that can affect accident dynamics.
Navigating Insurance After a Colorado Springs Car Accident
Colorado requires drivers to carry liability insurance to cover damages they cause to others. Your own policy likely includes uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage—protection that applies if the other driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage. After an accident, both your insurer and the at-fault driver's insurer will be involved. What you say, what documents you provide, and how quickly you act all matter.
We communicate with insurers on your behalf, protecting your rights and preventing unintended admissions or recorded statements that could hurt your claim. If the other driver was clearly at fault but their insurance company disputes liability or offers far less than your injuries warrant, we pursue the claim aggressively.
What Damages Can You Recover?
Colorado law allows injured car-accident victims to recover compensation for losses caused by negligence. Damages fall into two broad categories: economic (quantifiable out-of-pocket costs) and non-economic (pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life).
- Medical expenses: emergency-room visits, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, and ongoing treatment for accident-related injuries.
- Lost wages: income you lost while recovering, including any reduction in earning capacity if your injuries are long-term.
- Vehicle repair or replacement: the cost to fix or replace your damaged car, minus salvage value if the vehicle is totaled.
- Pain and suffering: compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced enjoyment of life caused by your injuries.
- Permanent injury or disfigurement: additional damages if your injuries result in lasting disability, scarring, or permanent limitation.
- Loss of consortium: in some cases, damages for the impact of your injuries on your family relationships.
- Future medical care: damages for anticipated ongoing treatment or long-term care needs.
The total value of your claim depends on injury severity, medical evidence, lost income, and how a jury or insurance adjuster would view liability and causation. We help you document and quantify every loss.
Distracted driving
Phone use, in-vehicle screens, passengers, food, and other distractions that take attention from driving.
Drunk driving
Civil injury claims involving alcohol- or drug-impaired drivers and potentially responsible alcohol vendors.
Failure to yield
Left turns, stop signs, crosswalks, merges, private drives, and other right-of-way collisions.
Head-on accidents
Wrong-way, centerline, passing, impairment, fatigue, and loss-of-control crashes with severe injury potential.
Hit and run
Claims involving an unidentified or fleeing driver, including uninsured-motorist coverage.
Intersection accidents
Signal, stop-sign, turning, crosswalk, and lane-conflict crashes at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Multi-vehicle accidents
Chain-reaction and pileup claims involving several drivers, impacts, insurers, and disputed fault.
Reckless driving accidents
Excessive speed, aggressive maneuvers, racing, dangerous passing, and conscious disregard for roadway safety.
Scooter accidents
Electric and motorized scooter crashes involving drivers, roadway hazards, equipment, and disputed visibility.
Commercial truck accidents
Tractor-trailer, delivery, construction, fleet, and other commercial-vehicle collision claims.
Pedestrian accidents
Crosswalk, intersection, parking-lot, roadside, and turning-vehicle collisions involving people on foot.
Bicycle accidents
Bike-lane, intersection, dooring, passing-distance, roadway-hazard, and turning-vehicle crashes.
Uber and Lyft accidents
Uber, Lyft, and other app-based crashes involving drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and layered insurance coverage.
Rear-end collisions
Stopped-traffic, chain-reaction, highway, intersection, and sudden-impact rear-end collision claims.
Uninsured and underinsured motorists
UM/UIM claims when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient liability limits.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Colorado Springs — and read client testimonials.
A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
El Paso County jury verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Colorado Springs Car Accident FAQ
Do I really pay no upfront fee?
Correct. We work on contingency, which means we advance the costs of your claim—filing fees, medical-record requests, expert reports—and recover our fee only if we win your case or reach a settlement. You never pay unless we recover for you.
How long do I have to file a car-accident claim in Colorado?
Colorado's statute of limitations for personal-injury claims is three years from the date of injury. Don't wait. Contact us immediately so we preserve evidence and meet all deadlines.
What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured?
That's why uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage exists on your policy. If the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own UM/UIM coverage can help cover your losses. We'll investigate your policy and the other driver's coverage to identify all available sources of recovery.
Do I need a police report to file a claim?
A police report from Colorado Springs Police Department or Colorado State Patrol is strong evidence, but not always required. However, we'll obtain it if one exists because it documents the other driver's statements and any citations issued. We can also work with your own documentation and witness statements.
When should I see a doctor after a car accident?
As soon as possible. Some injuries aren't obvious immediately. Medical records create a clear link between the accident and your injuries—essential to your claim. Even if you feel fine, a prompt medical evaluation protects both your health and your legal interests.
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