Denver Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents frequently result in serious, even debilitating injuries. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Denver or the surrounding areas, Pushchak Law can help you pursue full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other impacts of the accident.

Brian Pushchak is a Denver motorcycle accident attorney with over 15 years of experience handling motorcycle injury cases, including disabling and deadly accidents. Motorcycle accidents are a primary focus of his practice, and he has helped clients recover significant settlements and verdicts under Colorado’s liability laws, which hold drivers responsible for the injuries they cause.

Colorado Motorcycle Accident Case Review

We offer free case reviews for motorcycle accident cases. We won’t collect any fees until we win your case. We will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your motorcycle accident case.

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Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know

Motorcycle accidents are more dangerous than other types of accidents. Although motorcycles represent only 3% of vehicles on Colorado roads, motorcycle accidents account for nearly a quarter (24%) of all traffic accident fatalities. Mile for mile, motorcycle riders are 27 times more likely to be killed in an accident than automobile occupants. And if a motorcycle accident isn’t fatal, it likely results in serious injuries, including brain injuries, spine injuries, and disabling injuries to the limbs.

After a motorcycle accident, you aren’t just dealing with injuries, pain, and/or grief. You likely have numerous expenses and bills at the same time as you’re struggling with a loss of income due to injuries or the loss of a breadwinner for your household. Fortunately, the law allows you to get compensation when a driver’s reckless or careless action caused the accident, which is common.

Under Colorado liability law, liability depends on the facts, the applicable law, and each party’s responsibility for the crash. We investigate potential claims and available sources of recovery. Insurance companies don’t want to pay these claims, so they might try to reframe the accident, placing blame on you, or perhaps offering a small settlement that is far less than what you or your family needs. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can help you understand the compensation you are due under the law and help you fight to get the money your family needs to deal with the aftermath of this serious tragedy.

$4.75 Million Recovery in Motorcycle Accident Case
$1.35 Million Recovery in Motorcycle Accident Case

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes

When our client was involved in a devastating motorcycle crash that left him with life-altering injuries, he turned to our firm for legal representation. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys fought tirelessly to hold the negligent party accountable, meticulously building a robust case that highlighted the extent of our client’s damages. Through skilled negotiation and unwavering advocacy, we secured a remarkable settlement that was an astounding 100 times, approximately, the defendant’s liability policy limit. Our relentless pursuit of justice culminated in a $4,750,000.00 recovery for our client, providing them with the financial resources necessary to address their ongoing medical needs and alleviate the immense burden imposed by this catastrophic incident. This case exemplifies our firm’s commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients who have endured life-altering injuries due to the negligence of others.

Our client was a catastrophically injured motorcyclist when a semi-truck rear-ended him on a highway near downtown Denver.

Our client, a professional motorcycle rider and salesman, was operating his motorcycle in a residential area when the defendant failed to yield the right of way and collided with him head-on. He suffered an extensive fracture to his arm, necessitating emergency surgery, and he fully recovered. With a helmet and full protective gear, his injuries were severe but fortunately not catastrophic. This was a policy limit settlement and the best possible outcome, but the defendant did not carry sufficient insurance relative to the injuries our client experienced.

Our client was proceeding through a green light when the Defendant driver failed to see him and initiated a left-hand turn in front of our client. He was launched over the vehicle and badly injured. Despite insufficient insurance, in this case, we successfully protected our client’s settlement funds from his health insurance carrier, who initially demanded our client pay them the entire settlement amount. At the end of this case, our client did not have to pay his health insurance carrier anything from his settlement proceeds.

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Motorcycle accidents can cause many types of injuries. At Pushchak Law, we have helped people get compensation for many types of motorcycle injuries, including:

Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal injuries
Limb injuries and loss of limb
Internal injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Psychological trauma

Traumatic brain injuries are common in motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, these are also some of the most serious injuries a person can experience. Brain injuries can affect your ability to work or even to live independently.

Spinal injuries can lead to a loss of sensation and/or function in your body. Depending on the location and the severity of the injury, you might lose your ability to work. In some cases, you might not be able to live independently anymore.

You are very exposed on a motorcycle, which makes it easy for your limbs to get pinned between a car and the motorcycle in an accident or suffer a serious injury when you’re thrown from the motorcycle. You might experience disabling limb injuries or lose a limb.

The extreme force your body experiences during a motorcycle accident when you’re hit by a vehicle, thrown to the ground, or both, can cause damage to your internal organs. These injuries might not be immediately visible, but they can require extensive care and may even be life-threatening.

When you’re knocked off your bike, you can slide along the pavement for a long distance, causing extensive abrasions to your body. Often described as “road rash” these abrasions can be serious and may cause lifelong scarring.

In addition to physical injuries, motorcycle accidents can cause psychological trauma that can impact your quality of life. You can get compensation for these injuries, including payment for therapy to address them.

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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Many motorcycle accidents in Colorado are due to drivers not paying attention, driving aggressively, or just being careless. When this happens, a driver is responsible for the accident, and that makes them liable in a legal sense for the injuries caused. In Colorado, you can get compensation even if you are partially responsible for your accident, as long as you are less than 50% responsible for your accident.

Accident causes where a driver is likely liable include:

Left-Turn Accidents: One of the most common and dangerous types of motorcycle crashes occurs when a car turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle. This often occurs because a driver doesn’t see a motorcycle or misjudges its speed.
Right-of-Way Violations: Drivers often don’t yield right of way to motorcycles. This might be because the driver doesn’t see the motorcycle or is driving aggressively.
Illegal or Unsafe Lane Changes: Drivers may assume a lane is clear because they didn’t notice a motorcycle. When a driver makes a lane change without carefully checking their blind spots, it can lead to a sideswipe accident or force a motorcycle off the road.
Speeding: Speeding is one of the most common contributing factors in traffic accidents. Speeding reduces the reaction time drivers have to avoid an accident, and it will make any accident more serious.
Aggressive driving: When drivers are trying to jockey for position, such as when they’re trying to save time on their commute, they can make dangerous maneuvers that put motorcyclists at risk.
Driving under the Influence: If a driver gets behind the wheel when they’re impaired by alcohol or drugs, their reaction time, attention to detail, and judgement is impaired. This can make it harder for them to see and avoid motorcycles. This is unfortunately common in motorcycle crashes.
Distracted drivers: There are many in-vehicle distractions that can take a driver’s attention off the road, such as cell phones, passengers, even the console controls on the car. It only takes a second’s distraction to cause an accident, and many motorcycle accidents are caused by this.

At Pushchak Law, we know how to investigate the circumstances of an accident and determine when a driver’s actions make them liable for your injuries. We are prepared to stand up for your rights, even if it means going all the way to court.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Under Colorado law, people who contributed to an accident can be held liable for injuries caused by the accident. This can include:

Individuals such as the driver or drivers involved in the accident can be held liable when their actions caused or contributed to the accident or the severity of injuries caused.

Companies can be held liable if their actions contributed to an accident. This can sometimes occur if an accident involved a professional driver whose previous record of poor driving or unfit condition was ignored by their employer. Companies can also be held liable if a vehicle design or manufacturing defect contributed to the accident.

Third parties can sometimes be held liable even if they weren’t involved in an accident. This might include a driver whose action caused a reaction from the driver who hit you or someone who created a road hazard that contributed to the accident. In some cases, your insurance company might be liable if it doesn’t take proper care of its policy-holder (you).

At Pushchak Law, our research will help us discover all the people who were responsible for your accident so we can track them down and make them pay what the law says is their due.

What Can I Expect If I File a Motorcycle Accident Claim

Hopefully you’ve never had to file a personal injury lawsuit before. It can seem intimidating at first, but don’t worry: we have handled this many times before. Mr. Pushchak is an expert when it comes to helping people navigate this complicated process. He will answer all your questions and help you understand everything that is happening. He will also explain all your options so that you can confidently make decisions about how to proceed. Here are the steps to expect in your Colorado motorcycle accident case:

Free Consultation: Pushchak will meet with you to discuss the details of the accident and your injuries. He will talk to you about your goals for the case and answer all your questions. Although he can’t promise results, he will explain your legal rights and options so that you can make an informed decision about how to pursue your case.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering: Pushchak will investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident in order to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. He might want to look at your medical records, talk to witnesses, and collect evidence at the scene, which might include obtaining footage from cameras there.
Negotiations: Mr. Pushchak will handle all negotiations with the other parties and their insurance companies. It’s best if you don’t communicate directly with them—always ask to give a statement in the presence of your lawyer. Mr. Pushchak will try to get the other parties to pay what they owe without going to court, if possible. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, filing a lawsuit may be necessary to pursue appropriate compensation.
Settlement or Trial: Most of the time, Mr. Pushchak is successful in getting compensation for motorcycle accident victims without having to go to court. However, being ready to take a case to court is essential for successful negotiations, and Mr. Pushchak has taken many motorcycle accident cases to court—and won.

All motorcycle accident cases are handled on a contingency basis. That means that you pay nothing up front, and you won’t have to pay any legal fees unless we win your case.

What Compensation Can I Recover for Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

Colorado law allows motorcycle accident victims to recover compensation for their injuries. This can include compensation for economic damages and noneconomic damages.

Economic damages are expenses and losses that result from your motorcycle accident and are measurable in dollars. This can include:

Medical treatment, emergency care, and hospitalization
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Prosthetics and other accommodations for ongoing disability
Psychological counseling and therapy
Future medical procedures

It’s important to factor all these costs in when considering a settlement offer. Many settlements can seem generous until you factor in your full costs. Mr. Pushchak has experience with many motorcycle accident victims, and he can help you understand what your likely lifetime costs from the accident may be.

In addition, you can get compensation for noneconomic damages related to your accident. These damages attempt to compensate you for consequences of your accident that can’t easily be expressed in dollar amounts, such as:

Pain and suffering
Psychological trauma
Scarring and disfigurement
Diminished quality and enjoyment of life

Colorado law allows you to collect these damages on behalf of a person who died as a result of a motorcycle accident.

How Much Time Do You Have to File a Claim?

Under Colorado law, personal injury lawsuits typically have a two-year statute of limitations. This means that you have three years from the date of your accident to file a claim. Wrongful death claims have different statutes of limitations so it is best to check with an attorney as soon as possible after the collision occurs.

However, it is typically best to start pursuing your claim as soon as you know you have significant expenses related to your motorcycle accident. Evidence in your motorcycle accident can begin to vanish immediately. Witnesses’ memory can lapse. Tire tracks wash away or are obscured. Camera data gets overwritten. Car data recorders may only hold information from the accident for 30 days. If you don’t start pursuing your case immediately, you may find it harder to get compensation.

Pushchak Law represents motorcycle accident victims throughout the Denver metro area and across Colorado.

Don’t see your city? Contact us. Brian Pushchak is willing to travel to help clients who need him anywhere in Colorado. If he’s not the best choice for you, he can also refer you to a local lawyer who might be able to help.

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Why Motorcycle Accident Victims Choose Pushchak Law

Nothing can make a bigger difference in the outcome of your motorcycle accident case than your choice of lawyer. Injured motorcycle riders and their families seek out Pushchak Law because he is:

Focused on Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are a primary focus of Pushchak Law. Mr. Pushchak has handled hundreds of these cases, and he has acquired in-depth practical knowledge that lawyers with a more general focus can’t match. This means that he can help you understand your injuries and likely expenses, how insurance companies are likely to respond, and strategies for achieving your goals in this case.

Our Informed Decisions™ Approach

Mr. Pushchak’s unique Informed Decisions™ Approach is focused on ensuring you get the best possible outcome for your claim. You will remain in control of your case, and Mr. Pushchak will make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision.

Trial-Ready Representation

Most motorcycle accident cases are settled out of court, but not being ready to go to trial weakens your position for negotiations. And if insurance companies aren’t ready to give you the compensation you deserve, Mr. Pushchak is ready to take the case to court. That’s part of the reason why we are able to obtain such large settlements on behalf of some of our clients.

How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?

The value of any personal injury case depends on many factors, such as the amount of your expenses, loss of income, and whether you have any noneconomic damages to claim. Compensation may also be affected if you are partially responsible for your accident, and it will be limited by the resources of the liable parties (such as the limits of insurance policies).

What if I was partially responsible for my motorcycle accident?

Colorado law allows you to receive compensation for your injuries as long as you are not 50% or more responsible for your accident. However, your compensation will be reduced by the amount that the court or jury decides you are responsible for your accident. Strictly speaking, this only matters if your case goes to trial, but comparative negligence can affect settlement negotiations.

How much does it cost to hire a motorcycle accident attorney?

Pushchak Law works on a contingency basis. We don’t charge you any fees until we win your case, and then we are only paid out of your settlement or verdict amount based on a percentage that we negotiate before taking your case.

When should I talk to a lawyer about my motorcycle accident case?

You don’t need a lawyer if you know that your injuries from the accident are minor—you did not go to the emergency room, feel fine, and haven’t had any trouble since. However, if you have a significant hospital stay, face ongoing care, and have missed some amount of work, you should talk to a lawyer. It’s always free to ask Pushchak Law about your case—you have nothing to lose and possibly a lot to gain by learning about your legal options.

Related Resources for Motorcycle Accidents

At Pushchak Law, we’re dedicated to providing you with all the information you need to stand up for your rights. The following resources on our website will help you learn about important considerations linked to motorcycle accidents:

Evidence in your motorcycle accident case starts to disappear immediately. If you want the best chance of getting the compensation you deserve, you should talk to a lawyer about your case today. The consultation is free and there’s no obligation—you can walk away and hire another lawyer or none at all if you want.

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