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Florence Motorcycle Passenger Lawyers
Florence motorcycle passenger lawyers for passengers hurt in Florence. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Passenger Claims After a Florence Motorcycle Crash
McCormick & Murphy are Florence motorcycle passenger lawyers for passengers hurt when another driver hit the motorcycle. We file in Fremont County Combined Courts.
As a passenger, you were not driving, but you can still be seriously hurt when another driver hits the motorcycle you were riding on. In most cases, your claim starts with the other driver's negligence. If that driver failed to see the motorcycle, turned in front of it, or otherwise caused the wreck, you may have a claim against them regardless of who was driving the bike.
Depending on how the crash happened, you may also have a claim that involves the motorcycle operator. If the operator's own negligence contributed to the crash, that can be part of the picture. We look at the facts of each Florence crash before deciding who the responsible parties are.
Accepting a ride on a motorcycle does not bar you from recovering for your injuries. We build passenger claims around what actually happened on the road, not assumptions about who should be able to recover.
Building the Passenger's Case
Passenger injuries often include being thrown from the bike, road rash, fractures, and head injury. Because a passenger's position and lack of control over the motorcycle differ from the operator's, we look closely at where the passenger was seated, what protective gear was worn, and how the impact occurred to explain the injuries.
We gather crash reports, witness accounts, and photos from the scene, along with medical records documenting the treatment received. If the crash happened along Colorado Highway 115, Main Street, or East 3rd Street, or elsewhere in the Florence area, we work to identify all responsible drivers early, before evidence and memories fade.
- Photos of the crash scene, the motorcycle, and your injuries
- Contact information for the driver, the operator, and any witnesses
- Medical records from treatment received, including any follow-up care
- The police crash report once it becomes available
- Any clothing or gear worn at the time, without washing or repairing it
Handling Passenger Claims in Fremont County
Motorcycle crashes involving passengers happen on roads throughout the Florence area, including Colorado Highway 115 and local streets near Cañon City and Penrose. Passengers injured in these crashes often receive treatment at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City, and we work with those medical records as part of building the claim.
When a passenger's claim needs to go to court, it is typically filed in Fremont County Combined Courts in Cañon City. Our office is in Pueblo, and we regularly handle motorcycle passenger claims arising from crashes in Fremont County.
What Passengers Can Recover
- Medical bills for emergency and follow-up treatment
- Costs of ongoing care or rehabilitation
- Lost income if injuries kept you from working
- Pain and suffering from the injuries endured
- Compensation for permanent scarring or lasting impairment
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Florence — and read client testimonials.
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 Passenger Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Florence motorcycle passenger lawyers after a crash?
Call Florence motorcycle passenger lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Can I sue the driver who hit the motorcycle I was riding on?
Yes, as a passenger you can generally pursue a negligence claim against the other driver if their conduct caused the crash. This is often the starting point for a passenger's claim.
Can I also have a claim involving the motorcycle operator?
It depends on the facts. If the operator's own negligence contributed to the crash, that may be part of your claim, but not every passenger claim involves the operator.
Does accepting a ride mean I can't recover for my injuries?
No. Choosing to ride as a passenger does not prevent you from recovering compensation if someone else's negligence caused the crash.
What kinds of injuries do motorcycle passengers typically suffer?
Passengers can be thrown from the bike and suffer road rash, fractures, or head injury, among other harm. The specific injuries depend on how the crash occurred and where the passenger was seated.
Where would my case be handled if it goes to court?
Motorcycle passenger cases arising from crashes in the Florence area are typically filed in Fremont County Combined Courts in Cañon City. We handle these claims from our Pueblo office.
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