El Paso County · Auto and truck accidents
Old Colorado City Auto and Truck Accident Lawyers
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How We Build Your Auto Accident Claim
A collision on U.S. Highway 24, Colorado Avenue, or any road in Old Colorado City can cause serious injury and complicated liability questions. We start by obtaining the crash report from the Colorado Springs Police Department and visiting the scene to document road conditions, traffic signals, and sight lines. We photograph vehicle damage, collect witness statements, and preserve electronic evidence—including event-data-recorder information and any available traffic or business video—before it disappears.
Our job is to prove how the crash happened and who was responsible. We examine driver conduct: was someone speeding, distracted, impaired, or breaking traffic law? We identify every liable party—the at-fault driver, their employer (if a commercial vehicle or delivery driver), and any third party whose negligence contributed. Then we locate and review every available insurance policy, including uninsured and underinsured-motorist coverage that may protect you if the liable party lacks sufficient insurance.
Evidence We Gather and Analyze
Motor-vehicle collisions leave a trail of evidence. We obtain the official crash report and all police photographs, then request traffic-camera or security video from nearby businesses along Colorado Avenue and intersecting streets. If a commercial truck was involved, we subpoena trucking logs, inspection records, and maintenance files. We also request event-data-recorder (black box) data, which captures vehicle speed, braking, and steering in the seconds before and after impact.
Witness testimony often proves decisive. We interview anyone present at the scene and identify additional witnesses through police reports and surveillance video. We consult accident-reconstruction specialists when necessary, and we obtain medical and employment records to establish your damages. All of this evidence is organized and presented to the liability and underinsured-motorist carriers to support your claim and build pressure for a fair settlement.
Local investigations may involve Colorado Springs Police Department, evidence from U.S. Highway 24 or Colorado Avenue, and witnesses or businesses near the scene.
Old Colorado City is a historic district on the west side of Colorado Springs along Colorado Avenue / Highway 24. Claims from this corridor are commonly handled from the Downtown Colorado Springs office.
Collecting evidence promptly after a collision on Highway 24, Colorado Avenue, or nearby Old Colorado City streets helps establish how the crash occurred and who caused it.
- Crash report filed with Colorado Springs Police Department, including officer observations and citations issued
- Photographs of vehicle damage, accident scene, road conditions, traffic signals, and surrounding area taken at the scene
- Contact information and signed statements from all eyewitnesses present at the time of impact
- Event-data-recorder (EDR or "black box") data from vehicles involved, showing speed, braking, and steering inputs
- Traffic-camera or business video footage from nearby properties along Colorado Avenue or 21st Street
- Medical records and imaging from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or other treatment providers
- Insurance policy declarations and coverage limits for all drivers and vehicle owners involved
- Commercial records if a truck, delivery service, or rideshare vehicle was involved
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance records, especially for commercial vehicles
- Trucking logs and dispatch records if the accident involved a commercial operator
- Photographs of traffic control devices, lane markings, and sightline obstructions at the collision point
Early documentation prevents evidence loss and preserves your right to pursue a full claim.
Documenting Medical Injury from Your Accident
After a motor-vehicle collision in Old Colorado City, prompt medical evaluation is critical—both for your health and for your claim. If you were transported by ambulance to UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or another emergency facility, those records establish the severity of your injury at the moment of impact. Follow-up treatment with your primary-care physician, orthopedic specialists, chiropractors, or mental-health providers documents the ongoing impact of the crash.
We obtain all medical records and bills and work with your healthcare providers to establish causation: which injuries were caused by the collision and which were pre-existing? We also document lost wages, gaps in employment, and any reduction in earning capacity. This medical foundation becomes the centerpiece of your damages claim, supporting not only economic losses but also pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life.
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Damages We Pursue for Your Recovery
- Medical expenses: hospital, emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, mental-health treatment, and future medical needs.
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity if your injuries prevented you from working.
- Vehicle repair or replacement, rental-car costs, and other transportation expenses.
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the collision.
- Uninsured or underinsured-motorist benefits if the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance.
- Punitive damages if the responsible party acted with gross negligence or recklessness.
We present your damages calculation to the liability carrier and, if necessary, pursue your claim through El Paso County Combined Courts.
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
El Paso County jury verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Old Colorado City Auto and truck accidents FAQ
What is the deadline to file a claim after an auto accident in Old Colorado City?
Colorado law generally allows three years from the date of injury to file a personal-injury lawsuit for a motor-vehicle accident. However, if a government vehicle or public entity was involved, you may have only 182 days from the date of the injury to file written notice of claim before you lose the right to sue. Do not assume the three-year rule applies to your case. Contact McCormick & Murphy immediately after a collision to protect your deadline.
How does McCormick & Murphy charge for auto-accident representation?
We handle auto and truck accident injury claims on contingency. That means we earn an attorney fee only if your case settles or we win a judgment. You pay nothing out of pocket for our legal work. Any costs we advance for investigation, medical records, or expert reports are separate from the attorney fee and are deducted from the recovery once the case is resolved.
Should I file a police report after a collision on Highway 24 or Colorado Avenue?
Yes. A Colorado Springs Police Department report becomes the official record of the accident and often includes the officer's assessment of fault, vehicle positions, and weather or road conditions. Even if the at-fault driver is not cited, the report is valuable evidence for your claim. If police do not respond, you can request a report number or file your own written statement at the Colorado Springs Police Department.
What happens if the other driver doesn't have insurance or doesn't have enough insurance?
If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, your own uninsured/underinsured-motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may cover your injuries and damages. We investigate all available insurance policies on your vehicle and any household vehicles to maximize your recovery. This is one reason to report the accident to your insurer promptly.
What types of accidents does McCormick & Murphy handle in the Old Colorado City area?
We investigate rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, commercial-vehicle accidents, distracted-driving incidents, drunk-driving collisions, hit-and-run cases, and uninsured-motorist claims throughout Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, and El Paso County. If you were injured by another driver's negligence, we can help identify liability and pursue your claim.
Related crash types in Old Colorado City
Distracted driving
Phone use, in-vehicle screens, passengers, food, and other distractions that take attention from driving.
Multi-vehicle accidents
Chain-reaction and pileup claims involving several drivers, impacts, insurers, and disputed fault.
Intersection accidents
Signal, stop-sign, turning, crosswalk, and lane-conflict crashes at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Uninsured and underinsured motorists
UM/UIM claims when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient liability limits.
Hit and run
Claims involving an unidentified or fleeing driver, including uninsured-motorist coverage.
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