Jefferson County · Distracted driving
Lakewood Distracted driving Lawyers
Lakewood distracted driving accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 6, West Colfax Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving a Distracted Driving Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Lakewood distracted driving accident lawyers for people hurt in Lakewood. We get the Lakewood Police Department report, the CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital records, and file in Jefferson County Courts in Golden.
Distraction is rarely admitted outright. An insurance adjuster will not simply accept that the other driver was texting, eating, or fiddling with a dashboard screen just because the collision happened. We have to build the connection between the driver's lost attention and the actual crash with evidence, not assumption.
That means looking at how the collision unfolded. A driver who rear-ends a stopped car on Wadsworth Boulevard, drifts across a lane on West Colfax Avenue, or fails to react to brake lights on U.S. Highway 6 may have been looking somewhere other than the road. The pattern of the crash often points toward distraction before any phone or device is even confirmed.
We also look at what the driver says in the moments after the wreck. Statements made at the scene, in a police report, or during a recorded insurance call sometimes reveal what pulled their attention away. Combined with other evidence, these admissions can turn a disputed liability claim into a straightforward one.
The Evidence We Look For
When legally obtainable, phone records can show whether a driver was on a call, texting, or using an app at the time of the crash. We also look at event data from the vehicle, which can capture speed and braking just before impact, and we compare that timing against any phone or app activity to see if the two line up.
Witness observations matter too. Someone at a nearby intersection on Kipling Street or in traffic near Wadsworth Boulevard may have seen the other driver looking down, holding a phone, or failing to brake. Video from traffic cameras or nearby businesses, along with the driver's own statements, helps us piece together what actually happened before the insurance company settles on its own version of events.
- Get medical care and follow up on any recommended treatment
- Request the police report once it's available
- Write down what you remember about the other driver's behavior before impact
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with us
- Hold on to any photos, dashcam footage, or witness contact information
Handling Distracted Driving Claims in Lakewood
Lakewood's busy corridors, including U.S. Highway 6, West Colfax Avenue, Wadsworth Boulevard, and Kipling Street, see heavy daily traffic from residents and commuters passing through to Golden, Wheat Ridge, Denver, and Arvada. Distraction-related crashes often happen at intersections and congested stretches where a driver's attention needs to be fully on the road and isn't.
The Lakewood Police Department typically responds to these crashes and documents the scene, and that report becomes a key piece of our evidence gathering. If injuries require treatment at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, those medical records also become part of the claim. When a case proceeds through Jefferson County Courts in Golden, we rely on the evidence we've gathered to show how the distraction led to the collision.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses related to the crash
- Lost income from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing care needs tied to the injury
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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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Lakewood Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
How do you prove the other driver was distracted if they deny it?
We look at the physical evidence first, including how the crash happened, any braking or lack of braking, and witness accounts. Phone records, when legally obtainable, and any admissions the driver made at the scene or to police can add further support.
Can you get phone records to prove texting or app use?
In certain circumstances, phone records can be obtained to show call, text, or app activity around the time of the crash. Whether this is possible depends on the facts of the case, and we evaluate that early on.
What if there's no video or witness to the distraction itself?
Many distraction claims are built on circumstantial evidence rather than direct proof of someone looking at a phone. Event data, the pattern of the collision, and statements made afterward can still support a strong claim even without a video showing the distraction itself.
Does it matter if the distraction was a passenger or food instead of a phone?
No. Any form of distraction that pulls a driver's attention from the road, whether it's a passenger, food, a dashboard screen, or something else, can support a negligence claim if it contributed to the crash.
What should I do if I was hit by a driver I believe was distracted?
Get medical attention, document what you remember about the other driver's behavior, and avoid giving a recorded statement to their insurer before talking with us. We can help gather the evidence needed to support your claim.
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