Jefferson County · Auto and truck accidents
Lakewood Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
Lakewood auto and truck accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 6 and West Colfax Avenue and across Lakewood. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
How We Build Your Auto or Truck Accident Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Lakewood auto and truck accident lawyers for people hurt in a car or truck crash. We get the Lakewood Police Department report, the CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital records, and file in Jefferson County Courts.
We start by gathering the crash report from the Lakewood Police Department and photographing the scene, vehicle damage, and traffic patterns. We obtain video from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, and any dash-cam or event-data-recorder information. We interview every witness and document their account in detail. If a commercial truck is involved, we subpoena trucking logs, inspection records, maintenance history, and driver qualification files to establish negligence or regulatory violations.
We work with accident-reconstruction experts when needed to determine speed, impact angles, and fault. We review every insurance policy—liability, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, and commercial coverage—to maximize your recovery. Once we have proven the negligent driver or company caused the collision, we present the claim to their insurer with all evidence in hand, and we negotiate aggressively to settle or prepare for trial at Jefferson County Courts in Golden.
The Evidence We Gather and Use
Liability depends on proof. We collect the crash report, scene photographs, traffic-camera footage, business security video, and dash-cam or event-data-recorder data that shows how the collision occurred. We preserve electronic data from the at-fault vehicle's computer systems. We obtain witness statements in writing or video form. For commercial-vehicle cases, we subpoena trucking logs, vehicle inspection records, maintenance records, and driver employment records to uncover violations or negligence.
We document driver conduct—distraction, intoxication, speeding, unsafe lane changes, or failure to yield—by interviewing witnesses, reviewing police observations, and analyzing the physical evidence of impact and damage. We photograph and measure vehicle damage to confirm the direction and force of the collision. We compile every available insurance policy and coverage limit. This complete record of evidence is presented to the at-fault driver's liability carrier to support settlement or trial.
Local investigations may involve Lakewood Police Department, evidence from U.S. Highway 6 or West Colfax Avenue, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
Preserve and obtain the following materials for your claim:
- Crash report filed with Lakewood Police Department
- Scene photographs (vehicle positions, road conditions, traffic signs, debris field)
- Your own photos and videos taken at the scene or shortly after
- Traffic camera or business surveillance video from the area (nearby businesses on U.S. Highway 6, West Colfax Avenue, Wadsworth Boulevard, or Kipling Street)
- Names, phone numbers, and written statements from all witnesses
- Insurance information from every driver involved
- Driver's license information from all parties
- Medical records and bills from CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital or other providers
- Prescription records and receipts for medications related to injury
- Vehicle inspection reports and repair estimates
- Event-data-recorder (black box) data from your vehicle
- Cell phone records if distracted driving is involved
- Commercial records, trucking logs, and inspection certificates if a commercial vehicle caused the collision
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist policy documents from your own insurance
- Pay stubs and employment records documenting lost wages
Medical Records and Your Injury Damages
After an accident on Lakewood's congested roads, injuries can range from soft-tissue damage to fractures, spinal cord injury, and head trauma. We obtain all medical records from CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and your follow-up providers. We document every treatment—emergency care, imaging, surgery, physical therapy, and ongoing medical needs—to establish the full scope of your injury.
We work with your medical providers to link each injury and treatment directly to the collision. We obtain narrative medical reports that explain your prognosis, permanent limitations, and long-term care needs. This medical record becomes the foundation of your damages claim, supporting both economic losses—medical bills and lost income—and non-economic losses such as pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life.
Official Lakewood hospital, report, crash-record, and court links →
Damages in Lakewood Auto and Truck Accident Cases
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospital stay, surgery, imaging, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and other providers
- Lost wages: Income lost during recovery and ongoing wage loss if injury causes permanent disability or reduced work capacity
- Vehicle repair or replacement: Full cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, including rental-car expenses while your vehicle is unusable
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of daily activities caused by the accident
- Permanent impairment: Damages for permanent scarring, disfigurement, loss of limb function, or chronic pain affecting your quality of life
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage: Recovery from your own policy if the at-fault driver lacks sufficient liability insurance
We present all damages to the liability carrier or file suit in Jefferson County Courts in Golden to recover full compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Lakewood — 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.
Lakewood Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Lakewood auto and truck accident lawyers after a crash?
Call Lakewood auto and truck accident lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Denver office is in Denver, CO.
How long do I have to file a claim after a motor-vehicle accident in Lakewood?
Most Colorado motor-vehicle injury claims have a three-year limitations period from the date of injury. However, if a public entity is involved, you may be required to send written notice within 182 days. Other exceptions can shorten that deadline. You should not wait. Contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Who can be held responsible for my accident on U.S. Highway 6 or another Lakewood road?
Any driver whose conduct caused the collision is liable. This includes drivers of passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and rideshare vehicles. We also investigate whether a trucking company, employer, vehicle owner, or maintenance provider bears responsibility. If the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, your own insurance policy may cover you.
What if the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough insurance?
Colorado law requires drivers to carry liability insurance. If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, you can file a claim under the uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage in your own insurance policy. We handle these claims directly with your carrier to ensure you receive the maximum benefit available.
How much will it cost to hire McCormick & Murphy?
We handle motor-vehicle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. We earn an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. You pay no upfront legal fees. Advanced case costs—such as expert reports, court filing fees, or medical records—are separate from the attorney fee and are billed according to our agreement with you.
How do you investigate a truck accident differently from a car accident?
Commercial truck accidents involve additional evidence: trucking logs, hours-of-service records, vehicle inspection certificates, maintenance records, and data from the truck's electronic logging device. We also examine whether the trucking company or carrier failed to hire, train, or supervise safely. These claims often involve multiple insurance policies and require specialized investigation that we conduct thoroughly.
Related crash types in Lakewood
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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