El Paso County · Helmet, gear, and road rash
Security-Widefield Motorcycle Helmet and Gear Lawyers
Security-Widefield motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers for riders hurt in Security-Widefield. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Helmet and Gear in a Security-Widefield Motorcycle Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Security-Widefield motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers for riders hurt in a crash, including road rash and helmet impact. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts.
Colorado law requires a helmet for a motorcycle operator or passenger under 18. It does not require every adult rider to wear one. If you were riding on U.S. Highway 85, Bradley Road, Fontaine Boulevard, or Widefield Boulevard and were not wearing a helmet, that fact alone does not decide who caused the crash.
Insurance adjusters sometimes try to use a lack of a helmet to suggest a rider is responsible for a wreck. That argument does not hold up. Whether you had a helmet on has nothing to do with why a driver turned into your lane or failed to yield near Fontaine Boulevard or Fountain.
Where a lack of helmet can come up is in the discussion of damages for a head injury claim, not in deciding fault for the collision itself. We keep those two issues separate when we build your case and push back when an insurer tries to blend them together.
Why Your Gear Matters
The damage on your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots tells a story about how the impact happened. A crack pattern on a helmet shell, a torn jacket sleeve, or scraped boot leather can show the direction and force of the collision. Do not clean, repair, or throw away this gear after a crash near Security-Widefield.
We photograph and preserve gear early because it can degrade, get lost, or get discarded by well-meaning family members. If you were treated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, we also connect your medical records to the gear damage to show how the crash caused your injuries, including any head injury.
- Keep your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots exactly as they were after the crash
- Photograph all gear from multiple angles before any repair or cleanup
- Do not discard damaged gear even if it looks unsalvageable
- Get medical care and document any head injury symptoms
- Avoid discussing helmet use with an insurance adjuster before speaking with us
Handling Security-Widefield Gear and Head Injury Claims
Motorcycle crashes near U.S. Highway 85 and Fontaine Boulevard often involve fast-moving traffic where impact damage to gear is significant. We work with police reports filed for wrecks in this corridor and pair them with photos of helmet and jacket damage to build a clear picture of what happened.
If your case involves a head injury, we handle that claim alongside the fault investigation and can connect you with our brain-injury resources. Claims that proceed to litigation are filed through El Paso County Combined Courts, and our office at 929 W Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs is available for a free consultation.
What You May Recover
- Medical expenses related to your injuries
- Costs tied to head injury treatment and evaluation
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Damage to your motorcycle and riding gear
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.
Security-Widefield Motorcycle Helmet and Gear Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Security-Widefield motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers after a crash?
Call Security-Widefield motorcycle helmet and gear lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Does Colorado require adult motorcycle riders to wear a helmet?
No. Colorado law requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. Adult riders are not required to wear one under state law.
If I wasn't wearing a helmet, can I still file a claim?
Yes. Not wearing a helmet does not bar your claim and does not by itself prove you caused the crash. It may come up in a discussion of head injury damages, but it is separate from the fault determination.
Why do you want my damaged helmet and jacket?
Damage patterns on your gear can show how the impact occurred, including the direction and force of the collision. This evidence often supports your account of the crash and can counter an insurer's version of events.
What if I suffered a head injury in the crash?
We treat head injury claims seriously and connect them to our broader brain-injury resources. We work to document the injury and its cause while keeping the fault and damages arguments distinct.
Where would my case be handled if it goes to court?
Motorcycle accident claims arising in Security-Widefield are typically filed through El Paso County Combined Courts. We can walk you through that process during a free consultation.
Discuss a Security-Widefield motorcycle crash
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