Boulder County · Left turn and failure to yield
Lafayette Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers
Lafayette left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Lafayette. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Left-Turn and Failure-to-Yield Claims
McCormick & Murphy are Lafayette left-turn motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver turned across their right of way. We file in Boulder County Justice Center.
A left-turn crash happens when a driver turns across a rider's path and the rider had the right of way. These are negligence cases, and the core question is whether the turning driver failed to yield when they should have seen the motorcycle and waited.
We do not assume every left-turn crash is automatically the car driver's fault. We look at the rider's lane position, whether signals were used, and the rider's speed approaching the intersection, because those facts affect how fault gets divided.
In Lafayette, these crashes often happen where turning traffic meets through traffic without a clear gap, such as along busier corridors where riders have limited time to react to a car cutting across their lane.
What Proves a Failure to Yield
Point of impact tells us where on the roadway the bike and car met, which helps show whether the rider was visible and had the right of way. Sight lines matter too: was there a vehicle, sign, or angle that blocked the driver's view of the motorcycle, or should the driver have seen the rider regardless.
Witness accounts and any available video, including nearby traffic or business cameras, can confirm the sequence of events before the impact. We gather this evidence early because vehicle positions and witness memory change quickly after a crash.
- Get names and contact information for anyone who saw the turn happen
- Photograph both vehicles' final positions before they are moved
- Note the traffic signals, signs, or gaps in traffic at the intersection
- Identify any nearby cameras that may have captured the turn
- Avoid agreeing to a fault percentage before speaking with us
Left-Turn Crashes Around Lafayette
Lafayette riders travel through intersections along Baseline Road, South Boulder Road, and U.S. Highway 287, where turning traffic from side streets and driveways can cut across a rider's path. These corridors connect Lafayette to Louisville and Boulder, and the mix of local and through traffic adds to the risk of a driver misjudging a motorcycle's speed or distance.
If a claim moves into litigation, it would typically proceed through the Boulder County Justice Center. Riders injured in these crashes are sometimes treated at Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and those medical records often become part of the evidence in the claim.
What a Left-Turn Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care related to the crash
- Lost income from time away from work
- Damage to the motorcycle and gear
- Pain and physical limitations from the injury
- Ongoing impact on daily activities and quality of life
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.
Lafayette Left-Turn Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Lafayette left-turn motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Lafayette 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 in Denver, CO.
Is the car driver always at fault in a left-turn crash?
Not always. Fault depends on facts like where the rider was positioned, whether the rider was speeding, and whether the driver had a reasonable chance to see the motorcycle before turning. We investigate each crash rather than assume fault.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
Colorado allows your recovery to be reduced by your share of fault, and it can bar recovery if your share is as great as or greater than the other driver's. We push back when an insurer overstates a rider's fault to reduce a payout.
What evidence matters most in these cases?
Point of impact, sight lines at the intersection, witness statements, and any video footage are usually the strongest evidence. These details help show whether the driver had a clear opportunity to see and yield to the rider.
Where do these crashes tend to happen in Lafayette?
We see them at intersections along corridors like Baseline Road, South Boulder Road, and U.S. Highway 287, where turning traffic crosses paths with riders traveling through Lafayette toward Louisville or Boulder.
Does it cost anything to talk to a lawyer about my crash?
No. We offer a free consultation, and we do not charge an attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
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