Larimer County · Motorcycle passenger injuries
Loveland Motorcycle Passenger Lawyers
Loveland motorcycle passenger lawyers for passengers hurt in Loveland. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Who Can Be Responsible for a Passenger's Injuries
McCormick & Murphy are Loveland motorcycle passenger lawyers for passengers hurt when another driver hit the motorcycle. We file in Larimer County Justice Center.
If another driver caused the crash that hurt you, you likely have a negligence claim against that driver. Riding as a passenger doesn't take away your right to hold the at-fault driver accountable for what you went through.
Depending on the facts, you may also have a claim involving the motorcycle operator. If the operator's own negligence, such as unsafe speed or a bad decision in traffic, contributed to the crash, that can factor into your case. This isn't automatic for every passenger, and it's not automatically off the table either. It depends on how the crash happened.
We look at the whole picture: what the other driver did, what the operator did, and how those actions combined to cause your injuries. Our job is to identify every party whose negligence contributed to what happened to you.
Building a Passenger's Case
Passenger injuries from a motorcycle crash can range from road rash and fractures to being thrown from the bike or suffering a head injury. Each case is different, and we don't assume a passenger's injuries are automatically worse or milder than the operator's. We evaluate your specific injuries and how they happened.
Because passenger claims can involve more than one potentially responsible party, we gather police reports, scene photos, witness accounts, and medical records early. We want a clear picture of who did what before positions harden and memories fade.
- Photos of your injuries and the crash scene
- Contact information for witnesses who saw what happened
- The police report and any citations issued
- Medical records from every provider who treated you
- Your own notes on what you remember before positions solidify
Loveland Crashes We Handle
We see motorcycle crashes involving passengers along Eisenhower Boulevard, Taft Avenue, and U.S. Highway 34, where higher speeds and mixed traffic patterns raise the stakes for anyone riding as a passenger. Crashes on these corridors often involve turning vehicles or sudden lane changes that catch riders off guard.
Passengers injured in Loveland, as well as nearby Fort Collins and Berthoud, are sometimes treated at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies. If a claim moves into litigation, cases are typically handled through the Larimer County Justice Center.
What a Passenger Can Recover
- Medical bills for treatment and follow-up care
- Lost income if injuries kept you from working
- Pain and suffering from your injuries
- Scarring or permanent impairment
- Future medical needs tied 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.
Loveland Motorcycle Passenger Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Loveland motorcycle passenger lawyers after a crash?
Call Loveland motorcycle passenger 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.
I was a passenger, not the driver. Can I still file a claim?
Yes. Being a passenger doesn't prevent you from pursuing a claim against the driver who caused the crash. We'll look at the facts to identify who was responsible for your injuries.
Can I have a claim involving the motorcycle operator if I was riding with them?
It depends on the facts. If the operator's own negligence contributed to the crash, that may be part of your case, but it isn't automatic for every passenger and it isn't automatically ruled out either. We evaluate this on a case-by-case basis.
Does accepting a ride mean I gave up my right to make a claim?
No. Simply riding as a passenger doesn't bar you from seeking compensation for injuries caused by someone else's negligence.
What kinds of injuries do passengers typically suffer?
Passengers can be thrown from the motorcycle and suffer road rash, fractures, or head injuries, among other harm. Every case is different, and we assess your injuries on their own facts rather than assuming they're worse or less serious than the operator's.
Where would my case be handled if I was hurt in Loveland?
Many Loveland-area cases that proceed through the court system are handled at the Larimer County Justice Center. We can walk you through what that process looks like for your situation.
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