Fremont County · Motorcycle accidents
Florence Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Florence motorcycle crash blamed on the rider—we build your claim on evidence, witnesses, and medical facts instead.
Why Motorcycle Injury Claims Require Specialized Investigation
A motorcycle crash on Colorado Highway 67, Colorado Highway 115, or the roads around Cañon City and Penrose typically produces severe injuries because riders lack the protection of a car. Yet insurance companies frequently use that vulnerability against you, claiming the rider was at fault without examining sight lines, lane position, or the other driver's failure to look. We start by securing the crash scene evidence, photographs of vehicle damage, and Commonwealth data before memories fade or the story shifts.
Our firm handles these claims differently. We interview witnesses from Florence, Rockvale, and neighboring areas while details are fresh. We obtain the Florence Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff's Office reports and analyze them for inconsistencies. We preserve helmet and protective gear as evidence of your precautions, and we work with accident reconstructionists if needed to show what the other driver should have seen and when they should have yielded.
Physical Evidence That Protects Your Case
The scene itself tells the story. We photograph and measure the roadway, sight lines from the other vehicle's position, skid marks, impact debris, and vehicle positions. We obtain dashcam or surveillance video when available. We document your motorcycle's damage pattern—broken handlebars, frame damage, wheel deformation—because that evidence shows impact speed and angle, which contradicts insurer theories that you were speeding or riding recklessly.
We also preserve your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots as evidence of your safety awareness. Medical records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City and treating providers show the severity of your injuries and connect them to the collision. Witness statements, the crash report, and reconstruction analysis create a chain of proof that the other driver's negligence—not your riding—caused the accident.
Local investigations may involve Florence Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, evidence on Colorado Highway 115 or Main Street, scene measurements, and nearby witnesses.
Motorcycle accidents in Florence and Fremont County often result in severe injuries while insurers blame the rider. We document what really happened. Gather and preserve:
- Scene evidence: Photos or video of the road layout, sight lines, traffic control devices, road surface condition, and vehicle damage taken at the crash location on Colorado Highway 67, Colorado Highway 115, Main Street, or East 3rd Street
- Other driver's information: Name, insurance details, phone number, and statement about how the accident occurred
- Witness names and contact details: Collect from anyone who saw the crash, especially neutral bystanders
- Crash report: File with Florence Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office and obtain the case number and report copy
- Your protective gear: Preserve helmet, jacket, gloves, and pants for inspection; note any damage
- Motorcycle damage: Preserve or document the bike before repair; photographs of broken parts, frame damage, and impact points
- Medical records: All treatment at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City or other providers, including X-rays, diagnoses, surgical notes, and rehabilitation records
- Your statement: A detailed account of what you did, where you were, and what you saw before impact
- Insurer correspondence: Save all letters, emails, and recorded calls from the other driver's insurance company
- Lane position and sight-line notes: Write down exactly where both vehicles were, which lane you occupied, and what obstructed either driver's view
Connecting Your Injuries to the Collision
Motorcycle injuries are often catastrophic: spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, road rash, broken bones, and crush injuries. We work with your medical team to document every injury, surgery, therapy, and long-term effect. We obtain records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital, imaging studies, surgical reports, and specialist evaluations that show the direct link between the collision and your condition.
We also calculate future medical care, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment. If your injuries affect your ability to work, we factor in lost wages and diminished earning capacity. We address pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and the loss of activities you enjoyed before the accident. These damages are supported by medical testimony and your own documented recovery journey.
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Compensation for Motorcycle Injury Claims
- Emergency medical care, hospitalization, surgery, and emergency transport
- Ongoing treatment, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and specialist consultations
- Lost wages, lost earning capacity, and reduced ability to work in your trade
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Motorcycle repair or replacement and protective gear replacement
- Disfigurement and permanent scarring if road rash or burn injuries are present
We pursue these damages through negotiation with the insurer or, if necessary, by filing suit in Fremont County Combined Courts in Cañon City.
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.
Florence Motorcycle accidents FAQ
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Florence?
Colorado law generally gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, if a public entity (such as the county or a government agency) was involved, you may need to send written notice of your claim within as little as 182 days. Because deadlines vary and shorter periods can apply, contact us as soon as possible after the crash.
Why do insurance companies blame motorcycle riders?
Insurers often assume riders are at fault because motorcycles are seen as riskier or because the rider suffered more visible injury. We counter that bias by documenting the other driver's failure to see or yield, the actual lane positions, sight lines, impact evidence, and the physical facts of the crash. Scene photos, witness statements, and expert reconstruction evidence show what really caused the collision.
What happens to my motorcycle and gear after the accident?
Your bike and protective equipment are crucial evidence. Do not let the insurance company take them without a full inspection and photo documentation. Damage patterns, broken components, and gear condition all prove the force and direction of impact. We work with specialists in Cañon City and surrounding areas to inspect and preserve this evidence before repair or disposal.
How much will this cost me?
McCormick & Murphy handles motorcycle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won in court. You do not pay us anything upfront. Case costs (such as expert fees, court filing fees, and medical record retrieval) are separate from the attorney fee and are discussed with you before we incur them.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Colorado follows a comparative negligence rule. Even if you were partially responsible, you can still recover damages as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. We investigate the full facts—your speed, lane position, visibility, and the other driver's actions—to show where the real responsibility lies.
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