Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Aurora, CO

The First 24 Hours After an Aurora Bike Wreck

The first day after a motorcycle accident you may be in the hospital, unsure what to do about your bike, or already getting calls from insurance companies. Knowing what to prioritize in those first 24 hours can make a major difference in your recovery. Here’s what we recommend:

• Ensure you’re medically evaluated. Adrenaline can mask serious internal or orthopedic injuries. The UCHealth Trauma Center or the Medical Center of Aurora both have emergency and trauma teams experienced in treating motorcycle injuries. Their intake staff can document the mechanism of injury, which becomes vital evidence later in your case. Common UCHealth trauma findings include fractures, road rash infections, and traumatic brain injuries, all of which should be carefully documented in your discharge notes.
• Secure your motorcycle and document its condition. After the Aurora Police Department (APD) clears the scene, your bike may be towed to a storage facility. Obtain the towing company’s name, lot address, and reference number as soon as possible. Delayed pickup can lead to daily storage charges that insurance may dispute later. Take photos of the damage at the lot if you’re able or ask a friend to do so.
• Request your Aurora Police incident number and APD call notes. When officers respond, they create a call log and a detailed crash report. Write down your case number from the scene; it will begin with the year followed by a sequence (e.g., “25-xxxxx”). This allows your Aurora motorcycle accident lawyer to track the report’s progress and gather official statements for your claim.
• Contact an attorney before speaking with insurance. Within hours, you may get a call from an adjuster wanting your version of events. Politely decline until you’ve spoken with an attorney. Insurance companies, especially those representing other drivers, will use what you say early on to limit your compensation. Our team handles these communications on your behalf, ensuring your rights are protected from the start.
• Keep a record of your symptoms and costs. Pain levels, medications, and lost work days all matter when building a claim. Keeping a simple daily log can help your attorney prove pain and suffering damages later on.

Our attorneys can also assist with coordinating medical billing, arranging physical therapy referrals, and working with body shops or tow yards so you can focus on recovery.

How To Get Your Aurora Police Crash Report and Read the DR3447 Fields That Matter for Liability

In Colorado, every police-investigated traffic crash generates a DR3447 form, which serves as the official accident report. This document plays a critical role in determining who was at fault and how insurance companies handle your claim.

You can obtain your Aurora Police crash report in several ways:

1. Online through the City of Aurora’s Records Request Portal (usually available within 5–7 business days).
2. In person at the Aurora Police Department Records Section, 15001 E. Alameda Parkway.
3. By mail by submitting a written request with your case number and a small fee.

If you’re represented by an attorney, your Aurora Police crash report lawyer can order it directly and interpret the key data for your case.

While the form is several pages long, only a few fields typically affect liability in motorcycle crashes:

• Unit Number and Contributing Circumstances. Shows which vehicle (often “Unit 1”) was cited for the primary cause, such as “failed to yield right-of-way.”
• Driver Actions. Notes if another driver was distracted, speeding, or impaired. This section can strongly support negligence claims.
• Diagram and Narrative. Officer’s visual depiction of the crash. Even small drawing details can influence insurance fault decisions.
• Damage Description. Confirms points of impact and helps verify your version of events.
• Injury Codes and EMS Transport. Establishes that injuries were apparent at the scene, countering later insurance arguments that you “seemed fine.”
• Witness Statements. Identifies independent witnesses whose testimony can strengthen your case.

An experienced Aurora motorcycle injury attorney reviews the DR3447 line by line to identify inconsistencies or errors. For example, an officer might mark a “contributing factor” incorrectly, or fail to note a driver’s cellphone use. Correcting those details early can significantly improve your settlement outcome.

Using Local Evidence to Prove Fault

Even when the other driver clearly caused the wreck the insurance company often disputes what happened. They may claim you were speeding or that there isn’t enough proof of negligence.

That’s where careful evidence gathering makes all the difference. Our Aurora motorcycle accident lawyers know that local video footage and digital crash data can turn an uncertain case into a strong liability claim. We dig deeper, using available technology and local resources to secure hard evidence. We may look at:

• CDOT and City of Aurora traffic cameras. Many of Aurora’s major corridors are monitored by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the City’s traffic management system. These cameras often capture short video loops showing vehicle positions and traffic flow just before a collision. Time is critical, because these feeds are frequently overwritten within days. Our firm acts fast to request and preserve relevant footage before it’s lost.
• RTD R Line Station CCTV. If your crash occurred near the Aurora Metro Center, Florida Station, or Iliff Station, there’s a strong chance that nearby RTD cameras recorded the event. The R Line corridor runs parallel to several high-traffic motorcycle routes, and its station security systems can provide valuable side angles or reflections of impact. We can coordinate with RTD security teams to request and authenticate this footage.
• Business frontage and private security video. From auto parts shops on Havana Street to gas stations along Colfax Avenue, Aurora’s businesses often have security cameras facing the roadway. A small reflection in a window or a timestamp from a parking lot camera can show vehicle movement, proving who crossed a lane or failed to yield. We canvass nearby businesses quickly after a crash to preserve this local evidence.
• Event Data Recorder (EDR) downloads. Modern vehicles are sometimes equipped with Event Data Recorders that store short bursts of pre-crash information: speed, brake force, steering angle, and throttle position. Our Aurora motorcycle injury attorneys work with certified reconstruction experts to download and interpret this data. If the at-fault driver claims they were “going the speed limit,” EDR data can reveal the truth.

Together, this evidence paints a complete picture of what happened. Flaxman Law Group builds cases on solid evidence, digging deeper to pursue the documentation that can help you secure compensation.

Colorado’s Lane Filtering Rules After August 7, 2024

Colorado made history in 2024 by legalizing lane filtering under certain conditions, giving motorcyclists a lawful way to move through stopped traffic and reduce the risk of rear-end collisions. But the new rules also create confusion, especially when insurance adjusters or police officers misinterpret what “stopped traffic” really means.

Our lane filtering motorcycle lawyers in Colorado have been closely following how the law is applied across the state, particularly in urban corridors like Aurora. Understanding these distinctions could protect your right to compensation if another driver causes a crash while you’re filtering.

Let’s look at the facts.  As of August 7, 2024, lane filtering is legal when:

• Traffic is fully stopped (not just slow-moving), and
• The motorcyclist travels at 15 mph or less, and
• The roadway has at least two lanes moving in the same direction, and
• The maneuver is done safely and prudently.

This means if you’re riding on Colfax Avenue, Iliff Avenue, or near Parker Road and the lanes are backed up at a red light, you can carefully ride between stopped vehicles to the front of the queue.

Lane splitting, or riding between vehicles moving at any speed, is still prohibited in Colorado. For instance, filtering between slowly moving cars on I-225 or weaving through rolling traffic on E-470 would be considered a violation.

If you were filtering legally and a driver suddenly opened a door, changed lanes, or pulled forward unexpectedly, you still have a right to recover damages. Unfortunately, many insurers will try to argue that you “shouldn’t have been there.” That’s where experience matters.

Our Aurora motorcycle accident lawyers use evidence from CDOT traffic feeds, witness statements, and even helmet-cam footage to show that you complied with the law. We also work with motorcycle safety experts who can explain lane-filtering mechanics to juries and adjusters, ensuring you aren’t unfairly blamed for a lawful, safe maneuver.

Medical Pathways in Aurora Motorcycle Cases

Serious motorcycle crashes often result in complex injuries that require specialized trauma care. In Aurora, most riders are transported to one of two facilities: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, or The Medical Center of Aurora, a Level II Trauma Center.

UCHealth is the region’s highest-level trauma facility, equipped to handle severe head injuries, internal trauma, and multi-fracture cases. Riders injured in high-speed crashes on E-470 or I-70 often arrive here by air or advanced life support ground units.

The UCHealth trauma team uses specialized imaging and surgical protocols to document injury mechanisms. Our Aurora CO bike crash lawyers work closely with UCHealth medical records departments to ensure all relevant chart notes, surgical logs, and radiology findings are preserved. These documents often make the difference in cases involving long-term disabilities or disputed causation.

The Medical Center of Aurora, located off I-225 and Mississippi Avenue, is a major emergency destination for moderate to serious injuries. We frequently coordinate with its orthopedic and rehabilitation departments for clients recovering from fractures, torn ligaments, or spinal trauma.

Timely coordination between these facilities can prevent insurance gaps. For example, some riders receive initial emergency care at UCHealth, then follow-up treatment or surgery at The Medical Center of Aurora. Without proper legal coordination, insurers may question the continuity of treatment.

After emergency care, you will typically need visits with specialists and therapists to continue to heal. This may mean traveling to clinics and facilities across Aurora and beyond. This can be a significant expense, especially if you need to take time away from work or need to pay for taxis. Working with an experienced attorney helps you seek compensation for these ongoing costs, and even for expected future costs related to your injury.