Boulder and Weld counties · Hit and run
Longmont Hit and run Lawyers
Longmont hit-and-run accident lawyers for crashes on U.S. Highway 287, Colorado Highway 119. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
What a Hit-and-Run Claim Looks Like
McCormick & Murphy are Longmont hit-and-run 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.
When the driver who hit you speeds off, it's natural to assume you're out of luck. That's often not true. If you carry uninsured-motorist coverage, that policy exists for exactly this situation: a driver who can't be identified or who doesn't carry enough insurance to cover what you've lost.
We've worked with Longmont clients who were hit on U.S. Highway 287, Colorado Highway 119, Hover Street, and Ken Pratt Boulevard by drivers who never stopped. In each case, the path forward depends on what evidence exists and what your own policy says about uninsured-motorist coverage. We review your policy language early so we know what we're working with.
We also coordinate with whatever investigation Longmont Public Safety or the Boulder County Sheriff's Office has done. Sometimes the fleeing driver is identified later. Sometimes they aren't. Either way, we build the claim around the facts we can prove, not around waiting for someone else to solve the case for you.
Evidence That Drives These Claims
Hit-and-run cases live or die on physical and documentary evidence. Camera footage from nearby businesses or intersections, debris left at the scene, paint transfer on your vehicle, and any partial plate number a witness caught can all help establish what happened and who was involved, even if the driver is never named.
We also pull police reports, witness statements, and repair estimates to document the force of impact and the damage caused. All of this matters whether we're pursuing an uninsured-motorist claim with your own insurer or supporting a later identification of the at-fault driver. The sooner this evidence is gathered, the better it holds up.
- Report the crash to police and get a copy of the report
- Photograph your vehicle's damage, including paint transfer or debris
- Note the direction the other vehicle fled and any partial plate details
- Ask nearby businesses if they have camera footage covering the scene
- Get your own policy's uninsured-motorist coverage reviewed quickly
Longmont Hit-and-Run Crashes
Longmont sees hit-and-run crashes along its busiest corridors, including U.S. Highway 287, Colorado Highway 119, Hover Street, and Ken Pratt Boulevard. These roads carry heavy commuter and commercial traffic between Longmont and neighboring communities like Boulder, Loveland, Lafayette, Erie, and Firestone, and that volume creates more opportunities for a driver to flee a scene before being identified.
Injured parties are often treated at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. Depending on where the crash occurred, the case may fall under Boulder County or Weld County jurisdiction, with court proceedings potentially held at the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We work within whichever jurisdiction applies to your crash.
Losses We Pursue
- Medical expenses related to the crash
- Future medical care if injuries are ongoing
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering from your injuries
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Longmont — 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.
Longmont Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers FAQ
What if the other driver is never found?
If the driver is never identified, your own uninsured-motorist coverage may apply. We review your policy to determine what coverage exists and how to pursue it.
Do I still need a police report if the driver fled?
Yes. A police report documents the crash scene, any witness information, and the circumstances of the driver leaving, all of which support an uninsured-motorist claim.
Can camera footage really help if there's no plate number?
It can. Footage may show the vehicle's make, model, color, or direction of travel, which combined with other evidence can help build the picture of what happened.
What if I only have partial plate information?
Partial plate details, combined with witness descriptions and physical evidence like paint transfer, can still be useful, especially if law enforcement continues investigating.
Does my insurance company have to pay if the driver isn't caught?
It depends on your policy's uninsured-motorist terms and the evidence supporting your claim. We review the policy language and the facts of your crash to determine what you're entitled to.
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Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.