Larimer County · Distracted driving
Loveland Distracted driving Lawyers
Loveland distracted driving accident lawyers for crashes on I-25, U.S. Highway 34. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Proving a Distracted Driving Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Loveland distracted driving accident lawyers for people hurt in Loveland. We get the Loveland Police Department and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office report, the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies records, and file in Larimer County Justice Center.
Distraction claims are different from most crash cases because the cause of the collision isn't always obvious from the damage alone. A driver who drifted into another lane or failed to brake in time may have been looking at a phone, a screen, a passenger, or something else entirely. We have to connect the dots between what the driver was doing in the moments before impact and the crash itself.
That means we don't start with the assumption that a phone caused the wreck. We look at the full picture: how the crash happened, what the driver said at the scene, what witnesses saw, and what the physical evidence shows about speed, braking, and reaction time. A driver who never slowed down before a rear-end collision, for example, points toward inattention even before we know the specific distraction.
Once we understand how the distraction happened, we work to show the insurance company or a jury why it matters. Colorado drivers owe a duty to pay attention to the road, and when they don't, and someone gets hurt as a result, we hold them accountable for the harm that follows.
The Evidence We Look For
We pursue phone records when they can be legally obtained, because they can show whether a driver was on a call, texting, or using an app at the time of the crash. We also look for admissions, statements a driver made to police or to other drivers at the scene that suggest they weren't watching the road. Witness observations matter too; someone who saw the other driver looking down, eating, or turned toward a passenger can be a key part of the story.
Beyond statements, we look at video from traffic cameras or nearby businesses, event data from the vehicle's onboard systems, and the timing of the driver's actions, such as when braking started relative to impact. App activity, when relevant, can also help establish what a driver was doing right before the collision. Put together, this evidence helps turn a suspicion of distraction into a case we can actually prove.
- Photos of the vehicles, the road, and the general scene
- Contact information for any witnesses who saw the other driver
- The police report number and responding agency
- Your own phone records showing you were not distracted
- Any dashcam footage from your vehicle or nearby vehicles
Distracted Driving Crashes Around Loveland
Loveland sees a steady mix of local and pass-through traffic on corridors like I-25, U.S. Highway 34, Eisenhower Boulevard, and Taft Avenue. These are roads where drivers juggle navigation apps, calls, and daily errands while moving through intersections and merge points, conditions that make a single lapse in attention especially dangerous. Rear-end collisions at signals and sudden lane drifts on the highway are common patterns we see in distraction cases here.
Crashes in this area are typically handled by the Loveland Police Department or the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, and injured drivers are often treated at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies. If a claim proceeds through the court system, it generally runs through the Larimer County Justice Center. We also handle distracted driving cases from nearby Fort Collins, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor, and Longmont.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical expenses from the crash and ongoing treatment
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering tied to your injuries
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Future medical care when injuries require it
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.
Loveland Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
How do you prove a driver was distracted if they deny it?
We look beyond the driver's own statement and build the case from independent evidence, like witness accounts, physical evidence of braking or lack of it, and video when available. Phone records, when legally obtainable, can also show activity around the time of the crash. Denial alone doesn't prevent us from piecing together what actually happened.
What if the distraction wasn't a phone?
Distraction claims aren't limited to phone use. Eating, adjusting a GPS or infotainment screen, reaching for something, or talking with a passenger can all take a driver's attention off the road. We focus on what the evidence shows about the driver's attention in the moments before the crash, whatever the specific cause turns out to be.
Can you get phone records in a distraction case?
Phone records can sometimes be obtained when they're legally relevant to the crash, but this depends on the specific facts and how the case develops. We evaluate early whether phone records are likely to be useful and pursue them through appropriate channels when warranted.
What should I do if I think the other driver was distracted?
Note anything you observed, such as the driver looking down, holding a phone, or reacting late, and write it down while it's fresh. Get contact information from any witnesses who may have seen the same thing. Then let us know what you observed so we can start investigating further.
Does it cost anything to find out if I have a distracted driving case?
No. We offer a free consultation to review what happened and explain your options. We don't charge an attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
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