City and County of Denver · Left turn and failure to yield
Denver Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers
Denver left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Denver. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Left-Turn and Failure-to-Yield Claims
McCormick & Murphy are Denver left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver turned across their right of way. We file in Denver District Court.
Left-turn crashes happen when a driver turns across the path of a rider who had the right of way. These are negligence cases, and the central question is whether the turning driver failed to yield when they should not have turned. We look closely at whether the driver had a clear opportunity to see the rider and chose to turn anyway, or misjudged the rider's speed and distance.
Not every left-turn crash is automatically the car driver's fault. Lane position, whether the rider signaled, and the rider's speed all factor into how fault gets divided. Insurance companies for the turning driver will often argue the rider was speeding, lane-splitting, or otherwise contributed to the crash, so we prepare to address those arguments early.
Under Colorado's comparative negligence rules, a rider's recovery can be reduced by their share of fault, and it can be barred entirely if the rider's fault is equal to or greater than the other driver's. Because of this, how fault gets allocated in a left-turn case has a direct effect on what a rider can recover, and it is worth getting a clear-eyed look at the facts before accepting an insurance company's version of events.
Proving Who Had the Right of Way
In left-turn cases, the point of impact on both vehicles often tells us a lot about speed, angle, and who was where at the moment of the turn. Sight lines matter too. We look at what the turning driver could and could not see given parked cars, traffic, buildings, or other obstructions at the intersection.
Witness accounts and any available video, including traffic or nearby business cameras, can help establish whether the rider was visible and traveling at a reasonable speed before the driver turned. We gather this evidence as early as possible because memories fade and footage can be overwritten or deleted.
- Photos of both vehicles' final positions and damage
- Contact information for anyone who saw the turn happen
- Any dashcam, helmet cam, or nearby business video
- Your account of speed, lane position, and visibility before impact
- The police report and responding officer's information
Left-Turn Crashes Around Denver
Left-turn and failure-to-yield crashes are a recurring pattern at busy Denver intersections, from the mixed traffic near Capitol Hill and Five Points to the commercial corridors of Cherry Creek. Congested intersections, delivery traffic, and drivers unfamiliar with a changing street grid in areas like RiNo and Highland can all contribute to a driver misjudging a rider's approach and turning into their path.
Claims involving Denver crashes are typically handled in Denver District Court, and riders treated for injuries are often seen at Denver Health Medical Center. We work with these local realities in mind as we gather evidence and build a case.
What Riders Can Pursue
- Medical expenses related to the crash
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Costs of motorcycle repair or replacement
- Ongoing care needs tied to lasting injuries
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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.
Denver Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Denver left-turn motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Denver left-turn motorcycle lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Denver office is in Denver, CO.
The driver said they never saw me. Does that matter?
A driver's claim that they did not see you does not automatically excuse the failure to yield. We look at sight lines and visibility to determine whether the driver had a reasonable opportunity to see you before turning.
Will the insurance company blame me for the crash?
It is common for the turning driver's insurer to argue the rider was speeding or in the wrong lane position. We gather evidence to address these arguments and present an accurate picture of what happened.
What if I was partly at fault?
Colorado law allows a reduced recovery based on your share of fault, unless your fault is equal to or greater than the other driver's, in which case recovery can be barred. How fault is divided matters a great deal, which is why early evidence gathering is important.
What evidence helps most in these cases?
Point of impact, sight line evidence, witness statements, and any available video are typically the most useful. We move quickly to secure this evidence before it disappears.
Where would my case be handled?
Denver crashes are generally handled in Denver District Court. We are familiar with local intersections and traffic patterns across neighborhoods like Cherry Creek, Highland, and Five Points.
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