Jefferson County · Multi-vehicle accidents
Golden Multi-vehicle accidents Lawyers
Golden multi-vehicle accident lawyers for crashes on I-70, Washington Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Sorting Out a Multi-Vehicle Crash Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Golden multi-vehicle accident lawyers for people hurt in Golden. We get the Golden Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office report, the CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood records, and file in Jefferson County Courts.
A pileup is not one event. It is a series of impacts, each caused by a different driver decision, often seconds apart. Treating the whole crash as a single collision can let the driver who actually caused your injuries avoid responsibility, especially when several vehicles and insurers are involved.
We work to reconstruct the sequence: who struck whom first, which impacts pushed vehicles into others, and whether a driver was following too closely, driving too fast for conditions on I-70 or Colorado Highway 93, or distracted when traffic slowed on Washington Avenue or West Colfax Avenue. Fault often falls on more than one driver, and Colorado law allows recovery to be apportioned across them.
With multiple insurers involved, each company tends to point at another driver's policy. We deal directly with the insurers and their adjusters so you are not stuck in the middle while companies argue over who pays.
Evidence That Untangles a Chain-Reaction Crash
Because a pileup involves several impacts, we look at the sequence closely: the order of collisions, the direction and severity of damage on each vehicle, and whether a secondary impact made injuries worse. Event data recorders, dash-cam and nearby traffic camera footage, and witness accounts from other drivers help establish what happened and when.
We also look at conditions that may have contributed, including following distances, visibility, and road surface at the time, whether on I-70, Colorado Highway 93, or surface streets like Washington Avenue. Police reports from Golden Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are a starting point, but we go further to identify every policy that may apply, since a multi-vehicle crash often means multiple insurers sharing responsibility.
- Photos of your vehicle's damage from multiple angles
- Contact and insurance information for every driver involved
- Names of witnesses, including other drivers in the pileup
- Any dash-cam footage from your vehicle
- Medical records from treatment after the crash
Multi-Vehicle Crashes Around Golden
Golden sees pileup risk where traffic compresses quickly, including I-70 through the foothills, Colorado Highway 93 north toward Boulder, and the stretch of West Colfax Avenue that carries commuters toward Lakewood and Denver. Weather and sudden braking on these roads can turn a single slowdown into a chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles.
If you were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash near Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, or Morrison, injuries are often treated at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. Claims from these crashes may be handled through Jefferson County Courts, and we handle the investigation and insurer negotiations so you can focus on recovery.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical treatment and future care related to the crash
- Lost income from time away from work
- Vehicle damage and related expenses
- Pain and suffering from your injuries
- Loss of enjoyment of daily activities
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.
Golden Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers FAQ
How is fault decided when several vehicles are involved?
We reconstruct the order of impacts to see which driver actions actually caused each collision. In Colorado, fault can be divided among multiple drivers, and more than one insurer may share responsibility for your damages.
What if the other drivers blame each other?
This is common in pileups, and it is one reason we gather independent evidence like event data, video, and witness accounts rather than relying on driver statements alone. That evidence helps establish what actually happened regardless of what each driver claims.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Colorado allows recovery even when you share some fault, as long as your share is not greater than the other parties' combined fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. We work to accurately place fault across all drivers involved so your share is not overstated.
Do I deal with multiple insurance companies myself?
No. We communicate directly with each driver's insurer so you are not caught between companies disputing who pays. This also helps keep the claim organized when several policies are in play.
What should I do right after a pileup on I-70 or Colfax?
Get medical attention, document the scene with photos if you are able, and get contact information from other drivers and witnesses. Then reach out so we can start preserving evidence before it is lost.
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