Auto Accidents
Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyers
Auto accidents disrupt peoples lives. Injuries require medical treatment. Medical bills accumulate. Days and hours are lost from work. Car damage needs to be repaired. Automobile insurance and health insurance must be coordinated. Liens are sometimes needed for doctor visits. Victims of car accidents are often called by insurance adjusters immediately after their accident. Assistance is frequently needed dealing with the insurance companies and the disruptions.
Since insurance companies are in business to make money, they have a financial incentive to avoid paying any more than they absolutely have to when settling a personal injury case. The adjusters may be specially trained in tactics to minimize the amount paid to car wreck victims. Some companies, reportedly, even give their adjusters bonuses for their claims handling.
The attorneys at McCormick & Murphy understand these problems and the need to help the victims and families of collisions. Prior to forming their own law firm, Mr. McCormick and Mr. Murphy did defense work, representing insureds and some of the the largest insurance companies in the country. Since 1994, the Attorneys at McCormick & Murphy have representing the interests of injured people. The Attorneys at McCormick & Murphy also have experience battling insurance companies who unfairly cheat their insureds and commit insurance bad faith. McCormick & Murphy's unique experience in representing both sides gives them invaluable insight into the insurance claims process.
Their professional interest and passion lies in protecting the rights and recovery damages for people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. The Attorneys at McCormick & Murphy have the experience to handle any and all communications and negotiations between the accident victims and the insurance companies. Since any written or oral communication between the victim and the insurer could impact the victim's rights and interests, it's important to seek legal advice before agreeing to a settlement offer or providing an official statement to a claims adjuster.
Because Colorado law requires drivers to carry minimum auto insurance coverage of $25,000, there are many cases that trigger uninsured and underinsured motorist ("UM" or "UIM") claims. These coverages may stack on top of other coverages, providing much needed compensation to injured persons. However, these coverages are sometimes unintentionally lost or waived. It is, therefore, very important to have a careful evaluation of such automobile insurance coverages BEFORE claims are settled.
Medical Payments coverage ("MedPay") is another important Colorado coverage. Beginning January 1, 2009, Colorado insurance policies must provide at least $5,000 of MedPay coverage unless the injured has opted to reject this coverage. The insurance companies do not have a right of subrogation of the medical payments coverage.
To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact the motor vehicle accident attorneys at McCormick & Murphy today.
Car, Truck, Motorcycle and other Auto Accidents
The firm assists victims and families throughout Colorado whose loved ones have fallen victim to the following:
- Car crashes
- Motorcycle wrecks
- Truck collisions
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian - car collisions
The firm's attorneys have handled hundreds of auto accident cases, and have successfully taken many of those to trial by jury. McCormick & Murphy P.C. has the experience and investigative resources needed to establish who was at fault and to hold the negligent and reckless drivers (and their insurance companies) financially liable for the injuries and harms these drivers cause. The collision attorneys at McCormick & Murphy have experience evaluating injury claims and analyzing insurance policies for available coverages. The accident attorneys at McCormick & Murphy can make the difference in finding and preserving available coverages.
Contact McCormick & Murphy
Contact McCormick & Murphy P.C. for a free initial consultation to discuss your potential auto accident claim.
If you would like someone to evaluate your auto accident claim, please fill out our free case evaluation form.
The lawyers of the Colorado Springs, Colorado law firm McCormick & Murphy take cases throughout Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, Las Animas, La Junta, Trinidad, Walsenberg, Alamosa, Del Norte, Durango, Monte Vista, Gunnison, Salida, Buena Vista, Leadville, Breckenridge, Eagle, and more.
McCormick & Murphy, P.C.
318 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 719-389-0400
Fax: 719-389-1600
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