Motorcycle Accidents

Colorado offers some of the most spectacular riding in the country, from the twists of Peak to Peak Highway to the open stretches of I-70. However, every rider knows the frustration of sharing the road with drivers who simply do not pay attention. You have likely experienced it firsthand: a car drifts into your...

Two-thirds of multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes occur because the other driver violated the motorcyclist's right of way. That finding comes from the Hurt Report, one of the most comprehensive motorcycle safety studies ever conducted. Yet when it comes time to file a claim, injured riders often face insurance company bias against motorcyclists that treats them as if...

When a negligent driver makes a careless decision behind the wheel, it’s motorcyclists who often pay the highest price. A split second of carelessness—cutting into your lane, ignoring a stoplight, pulling out without looking—can leave you with life-altering injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 24 times more likely to...

Motorcycles offer a unique way to experience Colorado’s mountain highways and wide-open plains. But the same highways and roads that draw riders from across the country come with risks that can turn dangerous in a moment. Colorado motorcycle laws are designed to reduce those risks, protect riders, and hold negligent drivers accountable when they...

If you sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash, the question about how to determine fault may weigh on your mind. The short answer: Lawyers typically determine fault by examining driver behavior, traffic laws, witness statements, and any available physical or technical evidence. Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rules mean that if you are found less...

Motorcycle deaths in Colorado hit a record level in 2022, but a new state law allowing motorcycle lane-filtering hopes to improve motorcycle safety. On August 7, 2024, the Centennial state joined a short list of states that have legalized motorcycle lane filtering in recent years. The practice allows motorcycles to pass other vehicles in...