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Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Lawyer in Colorado

Colorado is one of the most bicycle-friendly states in the nation, with extensive trail systems in Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins. However, increasing interaction between cyclists and motor vehicles leads to significant personal injury claims. Get a free personal injury case evaluation for your bicycle accident claim in Colorado.

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Colorado Law & Bicycle Accident Claims

Under Colorado law, bicycles are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on public roads. The Safe Passing law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1002.5) requires drivers to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. Colorado’s comparative fault rules apply. No statewide helmet law exists.

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Average Bicycle Accident Settlement in Colorado

Based on Colorado verdict and settlement data

Severity	Estimated Settlement Range
Low Severity	$10,000 – $25,000
Medium Severity	$30,000 – $150,000
High Severity / Catastrophic	$150,000 – $750,000+

These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.

Category	Minor	Moderate	Severe
Medical Expenses	$2,000 – $10,000	$10,000 – $50,000	$50,000 – $200,000
Lost Wages	$500 – $5,000	$5,000 – $30,000	$30,000 – $150,000
Pain & Suffering	$5,000 – $15,000	$15,000 – $75,000	$75,000 – $400,000
Total Range	$10,000 – $30,000	$30,000 – $150,000	$150,000 – $750,000+

Common Injuries in Bicycle Accident Cases

Broken Bones → Traumatic Brain Injury → Concussion → Knee Injury → Shoulder Injury → Scarring & Disfigurement → Wrist Fracture → Soft Tissue Injury →

Bicycle Accident by Injury Type

Bicycle Accident & Broken Bones → Bicycle Accident & Traumatic Brain Injury → Bicycle Accident & Concussion → Bicycle Accident & Knee Injury → Bicycle Accident & Shoulder Injury → Bicycle Accident & Scarring & Disfigurement → Bicycle Accident & Wrist Fracture → Bicycle Accident & Soft Tissue Injury →

Frequently Asked Questions: Bicycle Accident in Colorado

Settlements range from $10,000–$25,000 for minor injuries to $150,000–$750,000+ for severe or catastrophic injuries.

Yes. Colorado’s Safe Passing law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1002.5) requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. Violating this law can establish negligence.

Colorado has no statewide helmet law for cyclists of any age, though some local jurisdictions may have requirements. Not wearing a helmet may affect comparative fault if head injuries are claimed.

Yes. Cyclists have the same rights as motor vehicles on Colorado roads. If a driver’s negligence caused the accident, you can recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.

Call 911, get medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and file a police report. Preserve your damaged bicycle as evidence. Consult an attorney before giving statements to insurance.

Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins see the highest rates. Common locations include arterial roads with bike lanes, intersections, and roads without adequate cycling infrastructure.

E-bikes are classified as bicycles under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 42-1-102). The same accident liability rules apply, though the higher speeds may increase injury severity and affect fault determinations.

Bicycle Accident Claims by City

Get city-specific information about bicycle accident claims and local settlement data across Colorado.

Other Colorado Personal Injury Case Types

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