El Paso County · Left turn and failure to yield
Fountain Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers
Fountain left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Fountain. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Left-Turn and Failure-to-Yield Claims
McCormick & Murphy are Fountain left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver turned across their right of way. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts.
Left-turn crashes involving motorcycles usually come down to one question: did the turning driver yield to a rider who had the right of way? These are negligence cases, and we build them around what the driver saw, or should have seen, before turning across your path.
We do not assume every left-turn crash is automatically the car driver's fault. Your lane position, whether you signaled, and your speed leading up to the crash all matter, and insurers will look hard at these details. We look at them first so we know how the case will be argued from the other side.
Under Colorado's comparative negligence rules, your recovery can be reduced by your share of fault in the crash, and it can be barred entirely if your share is equal to or greater than the other driver's. That makes an honest, early look at fault essential before we ever talk about what your claim is worth.
What Proves a Failure to Yield
Point of impact tells a story. Where the bike hit the car, and where the car was in its turn, often shows whether the driver misjudged your speed or distance, or simply never looked. We work to lock that in before vehicles are repaired or moved.
Sight lines matter just as much. A driver's view can be blocked by other vehicles, glare, or the geometry of an intersection. We look at witness accounts and any available video to reconstruct what the driver could actually see at the moment they started their turn, rather than relying on their account alone.
- Get names and contact information for anyone who saw the turn happen
- Photograph the intersection, vehicle positions, and any skid marks
- Note weather, sun position, and anything that may have blocked the driver's view
- Keep your damaged gear and bike parts exactly as they were after the crash
- Write down your own memory of speed, lane position, and signals before you forget details
Left-Turn Crashes Around Fountain
Fountain has a mix of busy corridors and residential turns where left-turn crashes tend to happen, including along Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain Mesa Road, and U.S. Highway 85. These roads carry a steady flow of traffic between Fountain, Security-Widefield, and Colorado Springs, and turning movements at signalized and unsignalized intersections are a common source of rider injuries.
Riders hurt in these crashes are often treated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. We handle claims arising from crashes throughout El Paso County, and when litigation is necessary, these cases are typically filed in El Paso County Combined Courts. Our office is located at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, convenient to Fountain riders.
What You Can Pursue
- Medical bills for treatment related to the crash
- Lost income if your injuries kept you from working
- Pain and suffering from your injuries
- Cost of motorcycle repair or replacement
- Ongoing care needs if your injuries require future treatment
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Fountain — 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.
Fountain Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Fountain left-turn motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Fountain left-turn motorcycle 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 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
The driver said they never saw me. Does that matter?
It can help your case if it shows the driver failed to look properly before turning, but it is not automatic proof of fault. We look at sight lines and available evidence to determine whether the driver should have seen you.
Will the insurance company blame me for the crash?
Often, yes. Insurers frequently argue the rider was speeding or in the wrong lane position to reduce what they owe under Colorado's comparative negligence rules. That is why documenting your speed and position matters early.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
You may still recover, but Colorado law reduces your recovery by your share of fault. If your fault is equal to or greater than the other driver's, recovery can be barred entirely, so an honest assessment of fault matters.
What evidence helps most in a left-turn case?
Point of impact, witness accounts, video if available, and details about sight lines at the intersection are usually the most useful. These help show what the driver could see and whether they yielded properly.
Do I need to go to court for a left-turn claim?
Many claims resolve without a lawsuit, but when necessary, cases from the Fountain area are typically filed in El Paso County Combined Courts. We handle that process for you either way.
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