Larimer County · Intersection accidents
Fort Collins Intersection accidents Lawyers
Fort Collins intersection accident lawyers for crashes on I-25, College Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving Fault at the Intersection
McCormick & Murphy are Fort Collins intersection accident lawyers for people hurt in Fort Collins. We get the Fort Collins Police Services and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office report, the UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital records, and file in Larimer County Justice Center.
Intersection crashes are rarely simple. Both drivers often claim they had the green light or the right of way, and insurance adjusters will look for any reason to shift blame onto you. We build your claim around objective facts rather than competing memories.
Colorado follows a fault-based system, and in multi-vehicle intersection collisions, fault can be split between drivers. How much fault gets assigned to you directly affects how much you can recover, so we work to show the other driver's actions caused or contributed to the crash.
This includes signal violations, failure to yield when turning, running a stop sign, or misjudging a gap in traffic. Each intersection case turns on the specific movements of each vehicle in the moments before impact, and we focus on reconstructing exactly what happened.
Evidence That Resolves Conflicting Accounts
Because intersection crashes so often involve disputed versions of events, we move quickly to gather signal phasing information, traffic-camera or nearby business video, and photos of lane markings and sight obstructions at the scene. This kind of evidence can confirm which driver had the signal or right of way, independent of what either party remembers or claims.
We also examine vehicle damage patterns, point of impact, and event data recorders when available, since the location and angle of damage often tell a clearer story than conflicting witness statements. Witness accounts still matter, and we work to track down and document them before memories fade.
- Photos of vehicle positions, damage, and the intersection itself
- Contact information for any witnesses at the scene
- The police report from Fort Collins Police Services or the Larimer County Sheriff's Office
- Names of nearby businesses that may have exterior camera footage
- Your own notes on the signal, signage, and traffic flow you observed
Handling Intersection Cases in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has a mix of busy signalized intersections and smaller uncontrolled crossings, from the corridors along College Avenue and Harmony Road to connections near I-25 and Mulberry Street. These roads carry heavy commuter and local traffic, and intersection crashes here often involve left-turn conflicts, red-light disputes, or failure-to-yield situations during peak travel times.
We also handle intersection crashes involving drivers from Loveland, Wellington, Timnath, Windsor, and Greeley who travel through Fort Collins regularly. If your case requires it, we're prepared to address matters tied to the Larimer County Justice Center, and we coordinate with records from UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital when medical treatment follows a crash.
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- Medical treatment and ongoing care related to the crash
- Lost income from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced earning capacity if injuries affect future work
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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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.
Fort Collins Intersection Accident Lawyers FAQ
What if the other driver and I disagree about who had the light?
This is common in intersection cases, which is why we prioritize objective evidence like traffic-camera footage, signal timing data, and vehicle damage patterns. These sources often resolve disputes more reliably than conflicting driver accounts. We work to gather this evidence as early as possible.
Can I still recover damages if I'm partly at fault for the intersection crash?
Colorado allows recovery even when fault is shared, though the amount you recover is affected by your percentage of fault. We work to minimize any fault attributed to you by presenting strong evidence of the other driver's role in causing the crash.
Does it matter if the intersection had a stop sign instead of a signal?
Yes, uncontrolled or stop-sign intersections involve different right-of-way rules than signalized ones, and fault analysis shifts accordingly. We look at sight lines, signage, and each driver's movements to determine who failed to yield.
What if there were no witnesses to my Fort Collins intersection crash?
Even without witnesses, we look for traffic-camera footage, nearby business security video, vehicle damage evidence, and event data recorders that can help establish how the crash happened. Many intersections and surrounding businesses in Fort Collins have cameras that may have captured the collision.
How soon should I contact a lawyer after an intersection accident?
Reaching out promptly helps us preserve video footage and other time-sensitive evidence before it's lost or overwritten. The sooner we're involved, the better positioned we are to investigate signal timing and gather witness statements while details are still fresh.
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