Highlands Ranch Motorcycle Accident Attorney

At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, we have spent over 20 years fighting for the best interests of the wrongfully injured in Colorado. If you were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, we are here to help you. We believe in getting financial compensation for victims and do not ask them to pay anything upfront for our services. 

Several of our lawyers, including our firm founder, Attorney Paul Wilkinson, previously represented insurance companies. We understand how these companies approach motorcycle accident claims and the efforts they make to reduce or deny payouts. We seek to protect our clients from their tactics and secure maximum compensation based on the expenses and losses they incurred.

We will not back down from complex cases, big insurance companies, or liable parties who try to shift blame onto our clients. We provide honest, transparent case assessments and keep our clients updated at every step. We also respect our clients’ wishes and ensure we remain focused on what they want out of the case.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment classifies UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital as a Level III trauma facility. This means it is equipped to deal with a wide range of traumatic injuries and many who suffer accident injuries in Highlands Ranch may be able to receive appropriate care at this facility. 

Some injuries that could occur in a motorcycle accident include: 

• Head injuries, such as skull fractures, broken jaws, dental damage, and eye injuries
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Road rash from sliding on pavement, which has a high risk of infection and scarring
• Fractures and crush injuries, especially of legs, arms, wrists, pelvis, ribs, and collarbones
• Spinal cord injuries with potential paralysis and other nerve damage
• Damage to organs and internal bleeding
• Other neck and back injuries, including whiplash, herniated discs, and chronic pain injuries
• Lower extremity injuries, including knee, ankle, and foot injuries

Many motorcyclists who suffer serious injuries in a motorcycle crash also live with psychological effects of the crash, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression. We understand these can be just as serious as physical injuries and can ensure you receive treatment.

Our attorneys have access to a network of medical experts and specialists who can provide care to our clients as well as provide expert testimony in cases when necessary. We can ensure you get the treatment and therapies you need to make the fullest recovery possible based on your injuries and prognosis.

At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our attorneys investigate many motorcycle accidents and build claims based on them regularly. For every injured motorcyclist we represent, we must determine the cause of their crash to understand who is liable. Motorcycle accidents have many of the same causes as Highlands Ranch car accidents, but there are differences. 

Some ways that careless and reckless drivers cause collisions involving motorcycles include the following: 

• Failure to Yield When Turning: When a driver fails to yield to an oncoming motorcyclist when turning left, it is one of the most common causes of intersection accidents.
• Unsafe Lane Changes: Motorists often change lanes without checking blind spots or signaling. It can be more difficult to see a motorcycle than a full-sized car.
• Following Too Closely: Failing to maintain a safe distance behind motorcycles can cause rear-end accidents.
• Failure to Yield When Merging: Drivers may not see motorcycles or fail to yield to them when merging or changing lanes.
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signals and Signs: Careless drivers may run red lights or stop signs, causing collisions.
• Opening Car Doors Unsafely: Motorcyclists and bicyclists are at a significant risk of dooring accidents. This occurs when a driver of a parallel parked car opens their door into the path of the biker. 
• Improper Passing: Drivers may cut off motorcycles when passing them or failing to allow enough space when passing.

Negligent drivers may also act in other ways that significantly increase the risk of a crash. While proving these factors is not necessary to recover compensation, it does support the allegations that they were acting carelessly or recklessly behind the wheel. This includes: 

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Aggressive driving
• Road rage behaviors

If you or a loved one was hurt in a motorcycle accident in Highlands Ranch, we encourage you to contact us about your legal case as soon as possible. If your injuries are stable or your loved one is facing catastrophic injuries and cannot call on their own, we are here for you. We will manage your case from beginning to end.

Our Highlands Ranch motorcycle accident lawyers can go to work on your case as soon as you call. We will protect your rights, preserve evidence, and handle all communication with the insurance companies. You can focus on treatment, rehabilitation, and healing.

In general, you usually have three years to sue based on a traffic accident under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101. However, you could have less time. Those pursuing wrongful death damages may only have two years, per CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102.