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A motorcycle accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are riding through Denver on your way to work, heading home, or enjoying the open road. Next, you may be facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, time away from work, and a long recovery. What should have been a routine ride can suddenly affect every part of your life.
Motorcyclists face unique risks on Denver roads. Unlike drivers in passenger vehicles, riders have little protection in a collision. There are no airbags, seat belts, or steel frames to absorb the impact. When a driver fails to see a motorcycle, changes lanes without looking, follows too closely, or turns left in front of a rider, the consequences can be devastating.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Denver motorcycle accident lawyers understand the challenges injured riders face. Insurance companies often rely on unfair stereotypes and try to place blame on motorcyclists, even when another driver caused the crash. We investigate the accident, gather the evidence needed to prove fault, and fight for the full compensation our clients deserve. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial because insurance companies know which law firms are willing to take cases to court when necessary.
If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, contact us for a free consultation. We handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Denver?
Get medical care right away, even if you think you are fine. If you can, take photos, get witness names and phone numbers, and do not give a recorded statement to an insurer before you talk to a lawyer. Colorado gives you three years from the crash date to file most injury lawsuits, but evidence and memories fade much sooner. A Denver motorcycle accident lawyer can help protect your claim and explain what money may be available for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term losses.
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Insurance companies often undervalue motorcycle accident claims because of bias against riders. They may argue that motorcycles are inherently dangerous, that riders assume all risks, or that your injuries were worsened because you were not in a car. These are unfair tactics designed to reduce settlement amounts.
The truth is simple: if another driver caused the crash through negligence, they are at fault regardless of what you were riding. Your choice to ride a motorcycle does not give other drivers the right to be careless. At Frenkel & Frenkel, we know how to counter insurance company bias and fight for fair compensation that covers your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
Fault depends on who failed to use reasonable care. In many cases, the other driver is at fault. Common examples include left turns in front of a rider, missed blind spots, red-light runs, and distracted driving.
Colorado uses a modified comparative negligence rule under C.R.S. § 13-21-111. You can recover money if you are less than 50% at fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule, so they often try to inflate the rider’s percentage of fault to reach that threshold. Strong evidence and a lawyer can help fight that.
Motorcycle claims are not handled the same way as car claims. Insurance companies often start with bias instead of facts. An adjuster may say you were speeding or reckless just because you were on a motorcycle.
A lawyer can push back, gather the facts, and negotiate from a stronger place.
A rider takes the full force of the crash. Even a low-speed wreck can cause broken bones, road rash, or head injuries. Faster crashes can bring brain injury, spinal cord damage, internal bleeding, and long recovery times.
A fair claim should include current medical bills, future care, lost earning ability, pain, and the limits you may live with for years.
Colorado legalized lane filtering effective August 7, 2024, under SB 24-079. Lane filtering allows a motorcyclist to pass stopped vehicles in the same lane at speeds of 15 mph or less, on roads with at least two lanes traveling in the same direction, when traffic is at a complete stop. Passing on the right or onto the shoulder is not permitted.
Lane splitting, which means riding between lanes of moving traffic, remains illegal in Colorado. Insurance companies sometimes mischaracterize legal lane filtering as illegal lane splitting to try to shift fault onto the rider. If you were filtering legally and were still blamed, a lawyer can respond with the facts and the law.
Colorado’s helmet law applies to riders and passengers under 18, who must wear a DOT-approved helmet. Riders 18 and older are not required to wear a helmet under state law. However, all motorcycle operators and passengers, regardless of age, must wear approved eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield. A windshield alone does not count.
Not wearing a helmet does not prevent you from filing a claim, but insurance companies may argue that your injuries were more severe because you were not wearing one. A motorcycle accident lawyer can respond to these arguments with the facts.
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims
What if I Was Not Wearing a Helmet at the Time of the Crash?
If you are 21 or older, Colorado may let you ride without a helmet if you meet the legal rules. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically end your claim. The other side may argue that your injuries were worse because of it, but the main issue is still what caused the crash.
Can I Still File a Claim If I Was Partially at Fault?
Yes, in many cases. Under Colorado modified comparative negligence rule, you may still recover if you are 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is cut by your share of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
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Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for people hurt in motorcycle accidents. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases against negligent drivers and insurance companies.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Denver.
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Left-turn accidents at intersections or driveways
Rear-end collisions from a driver following too closely
Sideswipe and lane-change crashes
Head-on collisions caused by a driver crossing the center line
T-bone crashes when another driver runs a red light or stop sign
Crashes caused by potholes, construction debris, or bad pavement
Product defect cases involving bad brakes, tires, frames, or fuel systems
Crashes involving commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, or 18-wheelers
Crashes with uninsured or underinsured drivers
Crashes with uninsured orFatal crashes that may support wrongful death claims for family members underinsured drivers
There is no upfront cost. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
You may be able to recover medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning ability, pain and suffering, stress, permanent injury, damage to your bike/gear, and in some cases, punitive damages.
Be careful. Adjusters work for the insurance company's interests. You do not have to give a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer first.
If the at-fault driver is uninsured, you may be able to use your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if your policy includes it. We can help you review your policy.
Spouses, children, and parents may seek to bring a wrongful death claim in Colorado for funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship.
Under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n), you generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit.
