Pueblo County · Drunk driving
Pueblo Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
Pueblo drunk driving accident lawyers for crashes on Pueblo Boulevard, U.S. Highway 50, and I-25. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Your Civil Claim After a Drunk Driving Crash
McCormick & Murphy are Pueblo drunk driving accident lawyers for people hurt by an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver. We get the Pueblo Police Department or Colorado State Patrol report, the CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center records, and file in Pueblo County District Court.
A drunk or drug-impaired driver is negligent by law. If that driver hit you on U.S. Highway 50, Pueblo Boulevard, I-25, or any Pueblo County street, you have the right to pursue a civil injury claim against them. This claim is separate from any criminal prosecution—the prosecutor handles punishment, but you handle recovery of your actual losses.
We also investigate whether an alcohol vendor—a bar, restaurant, or store—bears liability under Colorado's dram-shop law. If someone sold alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or a minor, and that person then injured you, the vendor may owe damages alongside the driver. These cases require specialized investigation and legal strategy.
Someone else chose to drive drunk. You did not choose this. You did not ask to be hit by a driver who knew better. Now you are dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and a vehicle that may be totaled — all because someone else got behind the wheel after drinking.
You may have heard that the driver was arrested. That the district attorney is pressing charges. That there will be a criminal case. Good. But the criminal case is not about you. It is about the state punishing the driver. It does nothing to pay your bills or repair the damage done to your life.
Evidence We Gather in Impaired-Driver Cases
Toxicology results from blood or breath tests form the backbone of impairment cases. We also obtain body-camera video from Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, or Colorado State Patrol officers at the scene. Field-sobriety test records, dashcam footage, witness statements, and the driver's charging documents all support liability. Medical records from CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center or other Pueblo-area providers document your injuries.
For dram-shop claims, we subpoena bar or store receipts, employee statements, and surveillance video to show the vendor's negligence in serving the impaired person. We may also retain expert witnesses to analyze toxicology data and impairment patterns. Every piece of evidence helps prove fault and strengthen your recovery.
Preserve all evidence immediately. Request a police report from Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, or Colorado State Patrol and note the report number and officer names.
- Toxicology and breath/blood results
- Field-sobriety evidence and charging records
- Body-camera or dashcam video
- Bar/restaurant receipts supporting dram-shop facts
- Witness accounts of impairment
- Scene photographs and police report
Contact us within 24 hours if possible so we can send a preservation letter to the at-fault driver's insurance company and any vendors involved.
Drunk Driving Accidents on Pueblo's Major Roads
U.S. Highway 50 and I-25 carry high-speed traffic through and around Pueblo. Impaired drivers on these corridors cause severe collisions involving multiple vehicles. Pueblo Boulevard and Northern Avenue see frequent crashes during evening and nighttime hours when impaired drivers are most active. Downtown Pueblo, Pueblo West, Bessemer, and other nearby areas all experience drunk-driving incidents.
Our office serves the entire Pueblo County area. We handle crashes from Colorado City to Belmont to Pueblo West. If you were injured by an impaired driver anywhere in the county, we investigate local police records, interview witnesses, and pursue both the driver and any vendor who illegally served alcohol. We file lawsuits in Pueblo County District Court when settlement negotiations stall.
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Losses the claim may include
- Medical and surgical expenses, emergency care, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment
- Lost wages, lost earning capacity, and vocational rehabilitation costs
- Pain, suffering, emotional distress, and permanent disfigurement or disability
- Property damage to your vehicle and personal belongings
- Future medical care and long-term care needs related to permanent injury
- Punitive damages if the impaired driver's conduct was grossly negligent or reckless
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Pueblo — and read client testimonials.
A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Pueblo Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Pueblo drunk driving accident lawyers after a crash?
Call Pueblo drunk driving accident lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. We meet you at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
How long do I have to file a claim after a drunk driving crash in Pueblo?
Colorado law gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a civil lawsuit. However, evidence degrades quickly—surveillance video vanishes, memories fade, and witnesses move away. We recommend contacting us within weeks, not months. The sooner we start, the stronger your case.
What does contingency fee mean, and how does it work?
We work on contingency: we charge no upfront fees. You pay us a percentage of the money we recover for you through settlement or verdict. If we recover nothing, you owe us nothing. This arrangement lets you pursue justice without financial risk. We cover costs like court filings, expert witnesses, and investigators out of our own pocket, and we recover those costs from any settlement or award.
Can I sue both the drunk driver and the bar or restaurant that served them?
Yes. Under Colorado's dram-shop law, if a vendor knowingly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or a minor, and that person caused your injury, the vendor is liable. We investigate the vendor's policies, employee training, and the circumstances of service. Many vendors carry insurance covering dram-shop liability, which means compensation for you.
What if the drunk driver doesn't have insurance?
We look to your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which typically pays up to your policy limits if the at-fault driver has no insurance. We also pursue any assets the driver owns and explore whether a dram-shop vendor is responsible. Colorado law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance, so most crashes involve at least one insured party.
How do you prove the driver was impaired if there's no DUI conviction yet?
We don't wait for a criminal conviction. Civil cases have a lower standard of proof than criminal cases. Toxicology results, field-sobriety tests, body-camera video, witness observations, and the officer's narrative all establish impairment in civil court. If a criminal case is pending, we coordinate with prosecutors and law enforcement to obtain charging documents and evidence while protecting your claim.
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Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.