Arapahoe County · Hit and run
Greenwood Village Hit and run Lawyers
Greenwood Village hit-and-run accident lawyers for crashes on I-25, Belleview Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Pursuing a Claim When the Other Driver Flees
McCormick & Murphy are Greenwood Village hit-and-run accident lawyers for people hurt in Greenwood Village. We get the Greenwood Village Police Department report, the HCA HealthONE Swedish or Sky Ridge Medical Center records, and file in Arapahoe County Justice Center.
A hit-and-run leaves victims with injuries, property damage, and no one obviously on the hook to pay for them. Even when the fleeing driver is never identified, that does not mean the case is over. Many Colorado drivers carry uninsured-motorist coverage, and a hit-and-run driver is treated like an uninsured driver for purposes of that coverage. We look at your own policy, and any resident relative's policy, to see what protection is available.
We also work the case as if the driver will eventually be found. Greenwood Village Police Department may develop leads from traffic cameras, business surveillance, or tips after an initial report. If the driver is identified later, that opens the door to a claim against their liability insurance in addition to, or instead of, your uninsured-motorist coverage. We track the investigation and stay ready to act on new information.
Insurance companies sometimes push back hard on hit-and-run claims, questioning whether the collision happened the way you described or whether another vehicle was really involved. We push back on that skepticism with documentation and a clear account of the collision, and we handle communications with the insurer so you are not left defending your own claim alone.
Evidence That Supports a Hit-and-Run Claim
Because the at-fault driver is not standing in front of anyone taking responsibility, evidence becomes even more important in these cases. Camera footage from nearby businesses, traffic signals, or doorbell cameras along roads like Belleview Avenue, Orchard Road, or University Boulevard can capture the fleeing vehicle or at least its direction of travel. Debris left at the scene, paint transfer on your vehicle, and any partial plate information witnesses or you may have noticed all help build the picture of what happened and who was involved.
We also rely on witness accounts, the police report from Greenwood Village Police Department, and repair estimates or shop findings that describe the damage pattern. These details matter when an insurance adjuster questions whether a second vehicle caused the damage, and they matter when comparing your account against the physical evidence. We review the uninsured-motorist terms in your policy closely, since those terms govern how your own claim will be evaluated and paid.
- Report the crash to Greenwood Village Police Department as soon as possible
- Write down any partial plate, vehicle color, or description you recall
- Photograph your vehicle damage, debris, and the scene before cleanup
- Ask nearby businesses or residents if they have camera footage
- Notify your own insurance company of the hit-and-run promptly
Hit-and-Run Crashes Around Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village sees significant traffic volume where I-25 meets local roads, and hit-and-run collisions happen at intersections and in parking areas along Belleview Avenue, Orchard Road, and University Boulevard. Drivers fleeing the scene sometimes head toward Centennial, Englewood, or Denver, and the investigation may cross those jurisdictional lines. We work with whatever police records exist, wherever the case is filed, including matters that proceed through the Arapahoe County Justice Center.
Injured victims in these crashes are often treated at HCA HealthONE Swedish or Sky Ridge Medical Center. Medical records from those visits document the injuries tied to the collision and support both an uninsured-motorist claim and any later claim against an identified driver. We help clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding communities like Cherry Hills Village and Lone Tree gather what they need while the investigation continues.
Damages That May Be Available
- Medical expenses related to the collision
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical care tied to ongoing injuries
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.
Greenwood Village Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers FAQ
What if the police never find the driver who hit me?
You may still have a claim through your own uninsured-motorist coverage, which is designed to cover situations where the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no insurance. We review your policy to see what coverage applies and help you file that claim.
Do I need to file a police report for a hit-and-run?
Yes, reporting the crash to Greenwood Village Police Department creates an official record that supports your insurance claim. It also allows officers to investigate and potentially identify the fleeing driver.
What if I only remember part of the license plate?
Partial plate information can still be useful to investigators and sometimes to insurers evaluating your claim. Write down everything you remember as soon as possible, since details can fade quickly.
Will my insurance rates go up if I file an uninsured-motorist claim?
That depends on your insurer and policy, and it is a fair question to raise with your own agent. We focus on making sure you get the coverage you are entitled to under the policy you purchased.
What if the hit-and-run driver is identified after I already filed a claim?
We can pursue a claim against that driver's liability insurance alongside or instead of your uninsured-motorist claim, depending on the circumstances. We monitor the police investigation and adjust our approach if new information comes in.
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