Boulder and Weld counties · Lane change and blind spot
Longmont Lane-Change Motorcycle Lawyers
Longmont lane-change motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt in Longmont. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Lane-Change Crashes Are Negligence Claims
McCormick & Murphy are Longmont lane-change motorcycle lawyers for riders hurt when a driver moved into their lane. We file in Boulder County Justice Center.
A lane-change crash happens when a driver moves into a lane a motorcyclist already occupies. If the driver failed to check for a rider who was already there, that can be negligence.
These claims turn on who was actually in the lane first and whether the driver looked before moving over. We look at where the motorcycle was struck, how far into the lane the rider had traveled, and what the driver could have seen if they had checked their mirrors and blind spot.
We do not assume every lane-change crash is automatically the car driver's fault, and we do not accept an insurer's argument that a rider is at fault simply for riding beside a car. Each case depends on the specific facts of who was where, and when.
What We Look For
The point of impact tells much of the story. Damage to the side of the motorcycle, scrape patterns, and where the bike ended up relative to the lane lines all help establish that the rider was already in the lane before the car moved over.
We also look for dash cam or traffic camera footage, mirror positioning, and witness accounts from other drivers or riders on the road at the time. Statements taken close to the crash, before memories fade, are often the most useful.
- Note which side of your motorcycle the car hit
- Photograph final rest positions of both vehicles
- Get contact information for any witnesses nearby
- Ask if any nearby business or traffic camera caught the crash
- Write down what you remember about your lane position before impact
Longmont Roads Where These Crashes Happen
We see lane-change crashes along corridors like Hover Street and Ken Pratt Boulevard, where multiple lanes and frequent turns increase the chance a driver merges without checking properly. Colorado Highway 119, connecting Longmont to Boulder, also sees this pattern as traffic shifts between lanes at higher speeds.
Riders injured in these crashes are sometimes treated at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. If your case involves the Boulder or Weld county side of Longmont, it may be handled through the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We work with riders throughout the area, including those commuting toward Erie or Boulder.
What You Can Recover
- Medical bills tied to the crash
- Lost income while you recover
- Motorcycle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and physical limitation
- Ongoing care needs
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 Lane-Change Motorcycle Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Longmont lane-change motorcycle lawyers after a crash?
Call Longmont lane-change motorcycle lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is in Denver, CO.
The driver said they didn't see me. Does that help their case?
Not seeing a rider is often exactly the problem, not an excuse. Drivers are expected to check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes, and failing to see a motorcycle that was already there can support a negligence claim.
Will the insurance company say I was in their blind spot and blame me?
That is a common argument insurers raise. We push back on that framing when the evidence shows you were already established in the lane before the driver moved over.
What if there were no witnesses to the lane change?
Witnesses help, but they are not the only evidence. Point of impact, damage patterns, and vehicle positioning after the crash can also show which vehicle moved into the other.
I was treated at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. Does that affect my claim?
Your medical records from treatment there become part of the documentation connecting the crash to your injuries. Keep copies of everything for your claim.
Where would my case be handled if it goes to court?
Depending on where the crash happened in Longmont, your case could go through the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts. We can tell you which applies once we review the details.
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