Jefferson County · Hit and run
Lakewood Hit and run Lawyers
Lakewood hit-and-run accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 6, West Colfax Avenue. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Your Claim Options After a Lakewood Hit-and-Run
McCormick & Murphy are Lakewood hit-and-run 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.
Being hit by a driver who flees the scene leaves you with questions about how your medical bills and car repairs will get paid. The good news is that the fleeing driver's identity does not have to be known right away for you to have a path forward. Many Colorado drivers carry uninsured motorist coverage, and a hit-and-run driver is typically treated as uninsured until identified. That coverage may apply to your own policy even though the other driver is gone.
We look closely at your policy to see what uninsured motorist benefits you carry and how they apply to your crash. We also coordinate with the Lakewood Police Department's investigation, since any updates on the fleeing driver's identity can change the shape of your claim. If the driver is later identified and insured, we pursue that insurer directly in addition to any uninsured motorist claim already underway.
We also watch for ways your own insurer might try to minimize or delay your claim simply because the other driver is unidentified. Insurance companies sometimes treat hit-and-run claims with extra skepticism, asking for more documentation or questioning the facts of the crash. We push back on unfair tactics and work to get your claim evaluated fairly based on the evidence we gather.
Evidence That Matters in Hit-and-Run Cases
Because the other driver has left the scene, building a strong record of what happened is critical. We look for camera footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras along roads like West Colfax Avenue, Wadsworth Boulevard, or Kipling Street. We also examine physical evidence such as debris left at the scene, paint transfer on your vehicle, and any partial license plate information witnesses or you may have captured.
Witness accounts can be especially valuable in hit-and-run cases, since a bystander may have seen the direction the other vehicle fled or noted distinguishing features. We also obtain police records from the Lakewood Police Department and repair estimates or evidence from your vehicle's damage, which can help confirm the mechanics of the collision even without the other driver's statement. All of this evidence supports your uninsured motorist claim and helps if the driver is later identified.
- Report the crash to the Lakewood Police Department as soon as possible
- Write down any partial plate numbers, vehicle color, or description details
- Ask nearby businesses or residents about camera footage
- Photograph vehicle damage, debris, and paint transfer before repairs
- Review your own auto policy for uninsured motorist coverage
Hit-and-Run Crashes Around Lakewood
Lakewood sits along busy corridors like U.S. Highway 6 and West Colfax Avenue, where traffic moves quickly and drivers sometimes flee after a collision rather than stop and exchange information. Wadsworth Boulevard and Kipling Street also see significant through-traffic connecting Lakewood to Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and Denver, creating conditions where a driver can disappear into traffic within moments of a crash.
If you were injured and taken to CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, those medical records become part of the documentation we use to support your claim. We work with clients throughout Lakewood and nearby communities including Golden, Wheat Ridge, Denver, Arvada, and Morrison, and we understand how local roads and traffic patterns factor into these cases. If your claim proceeds to litigation, it would typically be filed in the Jefferson County Courts in Golden.
Damages You May Recover
- Medical expenses from treatment and ongoing care
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical needs related to the crash
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.
Lakewood Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers FAQ
What if the police never find the driver who hit me?
You may still be able to recover through your own uninsured motorist coverage, which often applies when the at-fault driver cannot be identified. We review your policy to determine what coverage is available and help you pursue that claim directly with your insurer.
Do I need a police report for a hit-and-run claim?
Yes, a police report from the Lakewood Police Department is an important piece of documentation for your claim. It creates an official record of the crash and can support your uninsured motorist claim even without the other driver's information.
What if I only have a partial license plate number?
A partial plate can still be useful. We work with investigators and use available records to see if it helps identify the driver, and even without a match, it adds to the evidence supporting your version of events.
Can I still get compensation if my own insurer is handling the claim?
Yes, uninsured motorist claims are handled through your own policy, but that does not mean the process is automatic or simple. We help make sure your insurer evaluates your claim fairly and does not undervalue it because the other driver fled.
What should I do immediately after a hit-and-run crash?
Try to note any details about the fleeing vehicle, check for witnesses, and contact the Lakewood Police Department to file a report. Seeking medical attention and documenting your vehicle's damage also helps preserve evidence for your claim.
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