Weld County · Auto and truck accidents
Greeley Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
Hit on Greeley roads? We investigate your collision, identify every liable driver, and pursue recovery from their insurers—no fee unless we win.
How We Handle Your Auto or Truck Accident Claim
We start by gathering the crash report filed with the Greeley Police Department or Weld County Sheriff's Office, photographing the accident scene, and obtaining any traffic-camera or business video. If a commercial truck was involved, we request the driver's logs, maintenance records, and the company's compliance history. We also pull the event-data-recorder information from both vehicles to establish speed, braking, and impact data.
Next, we interview you, any witnesses, and medical providers at Banner North Colorado Medical Center or wherever you received treatment. We then identify every liability and uninsured/underinsured-motorist policy, calculate your full economic and personal damages, and present a detailed demand to each carrier. Our goal is to resolve the claim without trial when possible, but we are prepared to file suit in Weld County Combined Courts if necessary.
Evidence We Use to Prove Liability
The foundation of your claim is the driver's conduct at the moment of impact. We analyze police reports, witness statements, and traffic patterns on Highway 34, Highway 85, 10th Street, or 47th Avenue to show who violated the right of way, ran a red light, or drove recklessly. Vehicle damage patterns, skid marks, and final resting positions all tell us how the collision occurred and who was at fault.
We also obtain electronic data from the vehicles, including airbag module information, speedometer readings, and brake performance records. For commercial trucks, we examine inspection records, load documentation, and driver logs to uncover violations of federal safety rules. Combined with surveillance video, photographs of road conditions, and expert analysis, this evidence creates a compelling case that the other driver or company is liable for your injuries.
Local investigations may involve Greeley Police Department and Weld County Sheriff’s Office, evidence from U.S. Highway 34 or U.S. Highway 85, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
After a collision on U.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 85, 10th Street, 47th Avenue, or nearby roads in Greeley and Weld County, preserve and collect:
- Crash report filed with Greeley Police Department or Weld County Sheriff's Office
- Photographs of vehicle damage, accident scene, road conditions, and traffic signals
- Names, phone numbers, and written statements from eyewitnesses
- Other driver's license, insurance card, vehicle registration, and contact information
- Video from traffic cameras, business security systems, or dashcams
- Medical records and bills from Banner North Colorado Medical Center or other treatment providers
- Event-data-recorder (black box) data from your vehicle
- Proof of lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses
- Insurance policies covering you, the other driver, and any commercial vehicles involved
- Trucking logs, vehicle inspection records, and maintenance records (for commercial accidents)
- Communications with insurance adjusters and other parties
- Cell phone records showing phone use at time of collision (for distracted-driving claims)
How We Document Your Injuries and Medical Treatment
Immediately after the collision, you may have gone to Banner North Colorado Medical Center, an urgent-care clinic, or your primary-care doctor. We request all records—emergency reports, imaging, lab work, physical-therapy notes, and ongoing treatment—to establish the nature and extent of your injuries. We also obtain a detailed medical narrative from your doctor explaining how the accident caused your condition and what recovery looks like.
If your injuries are severe or long-term, we may retain a medical expert to review your records and testify about the connection between the collision and your symptoms. We track lost wages, prescription costs, medical equipment, and all out-of-pocket expenses. This documentation becomes the basis for your damages demand, ensuring the insurance company understands the full cost of the defendant's negligence.
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Types of Damages in a Greeley or Weld County Auto Accident
- Medical expenses: emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, imaging, therapy, and ongoing treatment at Banner North Colorado Medical Center or other providers
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity during recovery and any permanent reduction in income
- Pain and suffering, including physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life
- Property damage to your vehicle, including repair or fair market value if the car is totaled
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist recovery if the at-fault driver has insufficient coverage or no insurance
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence, drunk driving, or reckless conduct
We present all damages to the liability carrier and pursue uninsured/underinsured-motorist benefits through the appropriate policy, and we file suit in Weld County Combined Courts when settlement negotiations reach an impasse.
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
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Greeley Auto and truck accidents FAQ
How much time do I have to file a claim after a car or truck accident in Greeley?
Most motor-vehicle injury claims in Colorado have a three-year deadline from the date of injury. However, exceptions exist. If a government entity is involved—such as a city vehicle or county employee—you may need to send written notice within 182 days. Do not delay. Contact an attorney quickly to ensure all deadlines are met and preserved.
What should I do immediately after a collision on Highway 34 or Highway 85?
Call 911 if anyone is injured. Request emergency response to the scene. Get the other driver's name, phone number, license number, vehicle information, and insurance details. Take photographs of all vehicle damage, the accident scene, and surrounding traffic signals and road conditions. Write down the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed the accident. Do not admit fault. Seek medical attention, even if injuries seem minor, and keep all medical records.
Can I recover damages if the other driver does not have insurance?
Yes. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, you can file a claim with your own insurance company. We investigate the accident, identify the at-fault driver or drivers, and present the claim to your carrier. Even if the other driver is uninsured, you have options and may recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
What happens if a commercial truck was involved in the accident?
Truck accidents in Greeley and Weld County often involve multiple responsible parties: the driver, the trucking company, the vehicle owner, and third-party maintenance providers. We obtain trucking logs, vehicle inspection records, electronic data from the truck, and the cargo company's records. We identify every liable party and pursue claims against all available insurance policies to maximize your recovery.
How much does it cost to hire McCormick & Murphy for an auto accident claim?
We handle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we earn an attorney fee only if the case is settled or won. You pay no fee unless we recover money for you. Costs for investigation, medical records, expert reports, and court filings are separate from the attorney fee and are discussed before incurred. We advance those costs on your behalf.
Related crash types in Greeley
Distracted driving
Phone use, in-vehicle screens, passengers, food, and other distractions that take attention from driving.
Multi-vehicle accidents
Chain-reaction and pileup claims involving several drivers, impacts, insurers, and disputed fault.
Intersection accidents
Signal, stop-sign, turning, crosswalk, and lane-conflict crashes at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Uninsured and underinsured motorists
UM/UIM claims when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient liability limits.
Hit and run
Claims involving an unidentified or fleeing driver, including uninsured-motorist coverage.
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