Bicycle accidents occur throughout Broomfield, especially along busy roadways and intersections like U.S. Highway 36, Sheridan Boulevard, Wadsworth Parkway, and the extensive local trails. When a cyclist is hit by a vehicle, the injuries can be severe due to the lack of protection. Insurance companies can often move quickly to offer settlements before these injuries have fully run their course. Our boutique personal injury firm represents individuals who have been seriously injured in bicycle accidents that were caused by negligent drivers. By maintaining a small caseload and using a partner-led litigation strategy, we provide focused attention to every case. Our attorneys prepare every claim for trial and represent injured cyclists throughout Broomfield and its surrounding areas.
Success for Broomfield-Area Bicycle Accident Injury Victims
Our firm focuses on representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries in bicycle accidents that require extensive medical treatment and long-term recovery. Unlike high-volume firms that prioritize quick settlements, we prepare every case as if it will proceed to trial. This litigation-focused approach allows us to negotiate from a position of strength with insurance companies. Through detailed accident investigations, expert analysis, and strategic case preparation, our attorneys have secured significant recoveries for injured clients in complex injury cases. Our goal is to pursue compensation that fully reflects the long-term financial, physical, and emotional impact of a bicycle accident.
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Working Through the Broomfield Bicycle Accident Claims Process
Bicycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, and internal injuries. Our firm works with medical experts to assess the long-term consequences of these injuries.
It’s possible that the worst outcome of an accident could occur. When a bicycle accident results in death, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim. These claims seek compensation for both financial losses and the emotional impact of losing a loved one.
Representation for Bicycle Accidents in Colorado
Types of Broomfield Bicycle Accident Claims We Handle
Bicycle accidents frequently occur when drivers fail to yield, misjudge distances, or do not properly check for cyclists before turning or changing lanes. Our attorneys investigate driver behavior, traffic violations, and accident reports to establish the correct liability.
Car v. Bicycle Collisions
Collisions between cars and bicycles often result in extreme injuries for cyclists. We work with accident reconstruction experts and medical professionals to build strong cases and demonstrate the full impact of the crash.
Dooring Accidents
Dooring accidents happen when a driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into the path of an oncoming cyclist. These incidents can lead to serious injuries and require careful legal analysis to determine liability.
Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents
In some cases, drivers leave the scene after striking a cyclist. Our firm assists clients in pursuing compensation through uninsured motorist coverage and other available legal avenues.
Intersection Accidents
Many bicycle accidents occur at intersections where drivers fail to yield the right-of-way or ignore traffic signals. Our attorneys examine traffic patterns, signal timing, and roadway design to determine fault.
Serious and Catastrophic Injuries
When injuries require extensive treatment or cause long-term limitations, we work with medical experts to document the full impact of the crash and build a damages strategy aimed at fair compensation for the years ahead—not just the first few bills.
Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident in Broomfield
The moments following an accident are often chaotic, but the actions you take can significantly affect your legal rights down the road. Making informed decisions early on protects your physical health and preserves the integrity of any potential claims in the future.
11 – Call 911 and Prioritize Safety
If possible, get out of the way of traffic to a safe location. Dial 911 to bring law enforcement for everyone’s safety and to ensure that a police report is generated for this accident. Provide facts and be honest with officers, but avoid making admissions of fault on the spot. Your judgment could be clouded from the adrenaline and your initial perception, which may not always be accurate in the heat of the moment.
22 – Document the Accident
If it is safe to do so, take photos of the vehicle positions, skid marks, and property damage you can find. Exchange information with the other party and collect contact details from any witnesses, but keep conversations minimal and only to what’s necessary. Witness accounts, while usually not perfect, can help. But visual evidence is often excellent proof of liability.
3Seek Medical Attention
Even if you feel “fine,” that could be from adrenaline, and you may have internal injuries or other issues where symptoms don’t appear immediately. Visit the nearest emergency room or urgent care right away. A medical record created shortly after the crash is the strongest evidence linking your injuries to the accident. Plus, your health and safety are paramount.
4Step 4 – Speak With a Lawyer
Contacting a lawyer early allows for the professional preservation of evidence, such as nearby surveillance footage or vehicle telemetry. It can also help in case one of the insurance companies contacts you and throws you a lowball offer to settle. We handle all communication with the insurance companies so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery from the ordeal.
Don’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
Compensation for Bicycle Accident Injuries in Broomfield
Individuals injured in bicycle accidents in Broomfield can be entitled to recover several types of damages depending on the severity of their injuries and the circumstances of the crash. Determining the value of a claim requires a thorough analysis of how your injuries will impact your life now and in the future. At our firm, we look beyond the immediate crisis to calculate a settlement that accounts for the decades of impact a serious collision can have.
Economic DamagesEconomic damages compensate for measurable financial losses. These can include medical expenses, hospital treatment, rehabilitation, prescription medications, and lost wages. If injuries impact a person’s ability to return to work, compensation can also include loss of future earnings.
Non-Economic DamagesNon-economic damages address the personal impact of an injury. These can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life that’s been caused by physical limitations.
Physical Impairment or DisfigurementColorado law allows compensation for permanent injuries such as scarring, disfigurement, and long-term disability resulting from a bicycle accident.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Bicycle Accident Claim in Colorado?
Colorado law sets strict deadlines for filing bicycle accident claims. In most cases involving motor vehicles, injured individuals have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing the deadline can result in losing the right to recover compensation. Acting quickly also helps to preserve key evidence like accident reports, witness statements, and any available video footage. Consulting with an attorney early is what ensures that your case will be properly investigated and that all legal deadlines are met.
Within that three-year window, it’s always best to file your claim as early as possible. Delaying until the deadline nears can put your case at risk. As time passes, evidence fades, and crucial electronic data from vehicles may be lost or overwritten. Additionally, if the crash involved a government vehicle or hazardous road conditions, notice requirements are much tighter—sometimes as short as 182 days. Working with an attorney right away helps ensure evidence is protected and all procedural requirements are properly handled.
Our Process
What to Expect When Starting a Bicycle Accident Claim with Us
Personal injury cases present unique circumstances, yet most cases progress through a standard sequence of events. Here’s what the process often looks like for our Broomfield clients.
1Investigating the Accident
We thoroughly investigate the events that led up to your accident, gather all police reports, witness statements, and all other required details about the accident. The first part of the investigation work establishes essential elements that will support the entire case investigation.
2Filing the Claim
We will determine both liability and damages before we create a proper claim submission, which we will send to the responsible parties and their insurance providers. We will communicate our initial demand for a fair settlement.
3Negotiating a Settlement
Many cases resolve through negotiation, but only after we understand the full value of your injuries and their effect on you and your loved ones. We don’t rush this step, especially when future care is involved.
4Litigation, If Necessary
If necessary, we will start legal proceedings through court action to obtain a judicial solution after settlement negotiations fail to produce an acceptable agreement. We conduct complete case preparation for all situations that might require court proceedings.
Trial-Ready Advocacy
Choosing a Broomfield Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Insurance companies frequently attempt to resolve bicycle accident claims quickly by offering settlements that do not reflect the severity of the injuries that were sustained from the accident. Without experienced trial attorneys, injured cyclists can feel pressured to accept compensation that does not fully cover their damages. Our attorneys approach every case with a trial-ready strategy from the outset. By preparing each case as if it will go before a jury, we strengthen our position in negotiations. Our firm has experience handling personal injury litigation in Colorado courts and understands how bicycle accident cases are evaluated in Broomfield and surrounding jurisdictions. Since insurers know we are prepared to go to trial when necessary, they often take settlement discussions more seriously.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Arckey & Steele for Your Bicycle Accident Case in Broomfield
Small caseloads, focused attention
We intentionally limit the number of cases so each client receives the time, focus, and resources their matter deserves.
Direct access to your attorney
When you contact our firm, you work directly with the lawyer handling your case.
Proven track record
Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience and a track record of results in serious injury and litigation-focused cases. Our goal is simple: do fewer cases, and do them exceptionally well.
Meet Our Team
Our Trusted Broomfield Bicycle Accident Attorneys
When you hire Arckey & Steele, you work directly with experienced attorneys who are personally invested in your case.
Founder & PartnerEric S. Steele
Tackles cases involving personal injury, business, and employment matters. Eric has significant experience securing meaningful recoveries for injured clients.
Brings over three and a half decades of litigation experience and a strategic approach shaped by years of representing individuals and businesses, often in the courtroom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bicycle Accidents
That depends on numerous factors, which will all be reviewed with your case. We work to maximize the result for you so you can carry on living with confidence. We have secured six-figure settlements, but every case is unique.
If the at-fault party is uninsured, we look at all options. We work to ensure you receive what’s owed to you.
Yes. Internal bleeding, concussions, and soft tissue damage can have delayed symptoms. Seeing a doctor immediately is good to protect your health, and it also creates a record of your injury as a result of the accident.
It could, but we like to do what we can for your case before we need to take it to the courtroom first.
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Areas We Serve
Serving Bicycle Accident Victims Across Colorado
We’re based in Denver and Broomfield, but our reach expands beyond these cities, reaching accident victims around the state. We also have extensive knowledge of the Colorado laws and court systems, and we can find you where you are.
If you were injured in a bicycle accident in Broomfield or nearby areas, the attorneys at Arckey & Steele are available to review your case. We offer free consultations so that you can discuss your injuries, your legal options, and the potential value of your claim. There is no obligation to move forward, and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with an attorney about your situation.
