Weld County · Helmet, gear, and road rash
Greeley Motorcycle Helmet and Gear Lawyers
Greeley motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers for riders hurt in Greeley. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Helmet Use and Your Greeley Motorcycle Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Greeley motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers for riders hurt in a crash, including road rash and helmet impact. We file in Weld County Combined Courts.
Colorado law requires a helmet for a motorcycle operator or passenger under 18. It does not require every adult rider to wear one, and we tell clients that plainly before we talk about their case.
If you were riding on 10th Street, along 47th Avenue, or out on U.S. Highway 34 near Evans or Windsor without a helmet, that fact alone does not prove you caused the collision. Fault turns on how the other driver behaved, not on your gear choice.
An insurance adjuster may still try to use a lack of a helmet to argue about the extent of a head injury and reduce what they pay for it. That is a fight about damages, not about who caused the crash, and it is one we are prepared to have on your behalf.
Why Your Gear Matters as Evidence
A helmet that is cracked, scraped, or gouged tells a story about the angle and force of an impact. The same is true of a torn jacket, damaged gloves, or riding boots scuffed through to the sole. Road rash patterns on skin and matching damage on gear can corroborate where and how you were struck.
We ask clients not to clean, repair, or discard damaged gear until it has been documented. Photographs from multiple angles, and the gear itself if possible, can support your account of the crash when it conflicts with the other driver's version of events.
- The helmet you were wearing, undamaged or not
- Your riding jacket, gloves, pants, and boots
- Photos of road rash and other visible injuries
- Photos of the bike and gear before any cleanup or repair
- Any medical records describing your injuries and treatment
Handling Motorcycle Claims Around Greeley
We work with riders injured on corridors like 10th Street, 47th Avenue, and U.S. Highway 34, as well as riders traveling to or from Evans and Windsor. These are busy routes with a mix of local traffic and drivers cutting through, and gear damage evidence often matters more when the crash details are disputed.
If your injuries required care at Banner North Colorado Medical Center, we can help connect your medical records to the damage on your gear to build a clearer picture of the impact. Claims that involve litigation are handled through Weld County Combined Courts, and we manage that process while you focus on recovering.
Damages We Pursue in Gear and Road Rash Cases
- Medical treatment for road rash and related wounds
- Costs to replace damaged helmet and riding gear
- Lost wages while you recover
- Pain and suffering from the injury
- Future care costs if scarring or complications persist
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Greeley — and read client testimonials.
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.
Greeley Motorcycle Helmet and Gear Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Greeley motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers after a crash?
Call Greeley motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is in Denver, CO.
Does Colorado require adult riders to wear a helmet?
No. Colorado's helmet requirement applies to motorcycle operators and passengers under 18. There is no statewide requirement that adult riders wear one.
If I wasn't wearing a helmet, can I still bring a claim?
Yes. Not wearing a helmet does not by itself prove you caused the crash and it is not an automatic bar to your claim. Fault still depends on how the collision happened.
Can the insurance company use my lack of a helmet against me?
They may try to argue it affects the damages tied to a head injury. That is a separate issue from who caused the crash, and we push back when insurers try to blur that line.
Why do you want my damaged helmet and jacket?
Damage patterns on your gear can show how the impact occurred and help corroborate your account of the crash. We ask clients to preserve gear rather than clean or discard it.
What if I suffered a head injury in the crash?
Head injuries require careful documentation and often long-term evaluation. We can discuss your situation and connect you with the resources our firm has for brain injury claims.
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