Boulder and Weld counties · Distracted driving
Longmont Distracted driving Lawyers
Longmont distracted driving accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 287, Colorado Highway 119. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving a Distracted Driving Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Longmont distracted driving accident lawyers for people hurt in Longmont. We get the Longmont Public Safety and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office report, the UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital records, and file in Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts.
A distraction claim requires evidence connecting the driver's lost attention to the collision, not simply an assumption that a phone was involved. It is not enough to argue that the other driver could have been distracted. We have to show what actually pulled their eyes or mind off the road, and that this lapse caused the crash.
Distraction takes many forms. A driver may have been texting or scrolling, watching an in-vehicle screen, reacting to a passenger, reaching for food or a drink, or focused on something other than the traffic in front of them on U.S. Highway 287 or Colorado Highway 119. Each of these requires a different kind of proof, and insurers rarely concede distraction without being shown specifics.
Once we understand how the crash happened, we build the claim around the timing of the driver's actions leading up to impact. We look at where their attention was in the moments before the collision, how long they were diverted, and whether that gap matches when the crash occurred. That timeline is often what separates a denied claim from one the insurer has to take seriously.
Evidence We Look For
We gather phone records when legally obtainable, admissions, witness observations, video, event data, and app activity. Phone records can show whether a call, text, or app was active at the relevant moment. Witnesses at intersections along Hover Street or Ken Pratt Boulevard may have seen a driver looking down or failing to slow for traffic ahead. Nearby video, whether from a business or traffic camera, sometimes captures the moments before impact.
Event data from the vehicle itself can show braking, speed, and steering input, which helps establish whether the driver reacted late or not at all. We compare this information against the timing of any distraction to see if the two line up. When the evidence points consistently in one direction, it becomes much harder for an insurer to argue the crash was simply unavoidable.
- Your own phone records and any messages around the time of the crash
- Contact information for anyone who witnessed the other driver's behavior
- Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible phone or device in the other car
- The police report and responding agency information
- Names of any passengers in either vehicle
Handling Distracted Driving Claims in Longmont
We work with crashes reported to Longmont Public Safety and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, including collisions along U.S. Highway 287, Colorado Highway 119, Hover Street, and Ken Pratt Boulevard. These are busy corridors with a mix of commuter traffic and local errands, conditions where a distracted moment behind the wheel often has serious consequences for the other driver.
Depending on where the crash occurred and where the case is filed, these claims may proceed through the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We also see injured clients treated at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, and we factor that care into the claim. We handle cases from Longmont as well as nearby Boulder, Loveland, Lafayette, Erie, and Firestone.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical treatment and ongoing care costs
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and physical limitations from the crash
- Vehicle damage and related expenses
- Impact on daily life and ability to work
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.
Longmont Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
How do you prove the other driver was distracted?
We look at phone records when they can be legally obtained, witness accounts, video footage, and vehicle event data. We also examine the timing of the driver's actions to see if a lapse in attention lines up with when the crash happened. Often it takes a combination of these sources to build a convincing picture.
What if the other driver denies using their phone?
Denials are common, which is why we rely on records and independent evidence rather than the driver's own account. Witness observations, video, and event data can contradict a denial. We build the claim around what the evidence shows, not just what the driver says happened.
Can distraction include something other than a phone?
Yes. Distraction can come from in-vehicle screens, conversations with passengers, eating or drinking, or anything else pulling attention from the road. We investigate each case to identify what specifically caused the driver to lose focus.
Where do these cases typically get filed in Longmont?
Depending on the location of the crash and other factors, cases may proceed through the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We can explain which venue applies once we review the details of your crash.
What should I do right after a crash I believe involved a distracted driver?
Get medical attention, document the scene with photos if you're able, and get contact information for any witnesses. Preserve your own phone records and avoid discussing details of the crash with the other driver's insurer before speaking with us. We offer a free consultation to review what happened.
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