Golden Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcyclists hurt in a Golden, CO, crash frequently suffer serious and catastrophic injuries. They may be ejected from the bike and slide across the roadway, impacting the asphalt, guardrails, trees, or other vehicles. Some injuries they could suffer include: 

• Road rash, a type of contact burn from sliding on pavement
• Broken bones, including crush injuries
• Head and brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal injuries
• Burns and serious scarring
• Dislocated joints
• Sprains and strains
• Leg and foot injuries
• Facial injuries and scarring
• Amputations

After a crash in Golden, many motorcyclists receive care at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) lists this as a Level II trauma facility. 

Those with moderate or minor injuries might be taken to another facility or require treatment from their general practitioner or other outpatient care. If you work with our team, we have access to a network of medical professionals who will ensure you get the care and support you need. 

Some common types of care required for victims of a motorcycle crash include: 

• Assessment and trauma stabilization
• Surgery for fractures, internal injuries, or severe lacerations
• Surgeries, hospitalization, and treatment for head or spinal cord injuries
• Pain management 
• Physical and occupational therapy to restore mobility and function
• Mental health support for trauma, anxiety, or depression
• Ongoing medical or nursing care for severe injuries
• Prosthetics or mobility aids for new disabilities
• Wound care for deep lacerations, road rash, and burns

Your care and recovery must be your top priority during this time. However, our team can get to work on your legal case as soon as you call us. We can visit you at home, in the hospital, or a rehabilitation facility. Let us come to you to learn as much as possible about your crash and how we can help.

When our Golden motorcycle accident lawyers represent an injured biker, we work to identify and document a full range of expenses and losses incurred because of the accident. We know how many aspects of your everyday life a serious injury can affect. Each case has its own set of damages and its own potential settlement range. However, some common types of damages we pursue for our clients hurt by a careless driver include: 

• Medical expenses
• Future treatment and care costs
• Lost income and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage, including motorcycle repair or replacement
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Emotional distress and trauma

We can also file a wrongful death action if your family member died in a motorcycle collision caused by a negligent driver or another liable party. This legal action could allow us to recover damages for loved ones that include: 

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of services
• Loss of companionship and emotional distress
• Medical expenses 
• Pain and suffering of the victim

While you heal and rehabilitate from your injuries, our legal team will investigate your crash to determine what happened and the role each party played. We understand the importance of strong evidence and having a compelling case in securing the money you need to cover your damages. 

To build the most robust case possible, we will: 

• Obtain accident reports from Golden Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, or Colorado State Patrol
• Interview witnesses for their statements
• Collect evidence, such as video of the crash and photos of the scene
• Analyze medical records and work with our network of experts to understand the extent of your injuries
• Consult accident reconstruction specialists
• Identify all potentially liable parties
• Review traffic laws and if the police issued any citations
• Obtain and preserve physical evidence, such as the damage to your motorcycle
• Document injuries and damages

We are often able to negotiate with insurance companies to reach a fair settlement agreement. We present our evidence and documentation of damages and demand a payout based on the at-fault driver’s liability. This action often leads to back-and-forth negotiations and, eventually, an acceptable agreement. 

Sometimes, we must prepare a case for litigation. We file a lawsuit with the Jefferson County courthouse against the at-fault driver and navigate the legal process required to take a case to trial. Many cases settle during this process, especially after insurance company legal teams see the strength of the case against their policyholder. 

If the case does not settle, we will represent you in court. We will present our case, question any witnesses the defense calls, and represent your best interests to the judge and jury. We will ask for a verdict and fair payout based on your injuries and damages.