If You Were Injured By A Car While Cycling, You Deserve Compensation
Cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users — and among the most likely to be blamed for their own injuries. Drivers, insurance companies, and even police reports often default to the assumption that the cyclist was at fault, regardless of what actually happened. At Jordan Law, we represent cyclists injured by negligent drivers, unsafe road conditions, and vehicle collisions throughout Greenwood Village and the Denver metro area.
Colorado law gives bicycles the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on public roads (C.R.S. § 42-4-1412). When a driver fails to yield, opens a door into a bike lane, turns across a cyclist’s path, or passes without the required three feet of clearance, they are liable for the injuries they cause.
For a free legal consultation with a bicycle accident lawyer serving Greenwood Village, call (303) 465-8733
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Bicycle crashes produce disproportionately severe injuries because cyclists have no structural protection. We regularly handle cases involving traumatic brain injuries (even with a helmet), spinal cord injuries and paralysis, broken bones including pelvis, clavicle, and femur fractures, road rash and soft tissue injuries requiring skin grafts, and internal organ damage. The severity of these injuries often means extensive medical treatment, long recovery periods, and permanent limitations — all of which must be accounted for in your claim.
Why Bicycle Cases Are Different
Insurance companies fight bicycle claims harder than almost any other case type. They’ll argue the cyclist wasn’t visible, wasn’t wearing a helmet, was riding outside the bike lane, or somehow provoked the collision. Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule (C.R.S. § 13-21-111) means they only need to push your fault percentage to 50% to eliminate your recovery entirely.
We counter these tactics with accident reconstruction, surveillance footage, witness testimony, and expert analysis. We also know that Colorado’s three-foot passing law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1003) and right-of-way statutes often establish negligence per se when a driver violates them.
“Insurance companies know which firms actually take cases to trial, and that affects how your case is handled. A lot of the high-volume firms don’t actually try cases. In fact, many times they end up calling firms like ours to litigate and take their cases to trial.”
— Jason Jordan, Founding Partner
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Our Results
Jordan Law has recovered over $550 million for injury victims across Colorado, including a $131 million verdict, a $45 million settlement, and a $42 million verdict in cases involving catastrophic injuries from vehicle collisions. Our trial-ready reputation means insurance companies take our cases seriously from the first demand.
Colorado Bicycle Accident Law
The statute of limitations for bicycle accident claims in Colorado is 3 years for motor vehicle accidents (C.R.S. § 13-80-101) and 2 years for general personal injury. If a government entity is involved — such as a city that failed to maintain a bike lane or CDOT infrastructure — you must file a notice of claim within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.
Under HB 24-1472, noneconomic damages are capped at approximately $1.5 million, with the potential to exceed the cap on clear and convincing evidence. There is no cap on economic damages.
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Where Bicycle Accidents Happen in Greenwood Village
High Line Canal Trail Crossings — Segments 12 and 13 run directly through Greenwood Village. The danger isn’t the trail itself — it’s where the trail crosses Orchard Road, Belleview Avenue, and University Boulevard. Drivers approaching these crossings are unfamiliar with trail traffic and fail to yield. This is the kind of hyperlocal detail no competitor has on their bicycle page.
Cherry Creek Regional Trail — passes through GV near Village Greens Park (9501 E. Union Avenue) on its 42-mile Denver-to-Franktown route. Crossings near Arapahoe Road and I-25 are the high-risk points.
DTC Corridor Hazards — DTC Parkway, DTC Boulevard, Greenwood Plaza Boulevard. Wide lanes encourage speeding, right-turn conflicts at office complex entrances, drivers focused on parking structures rather than cyclists. This is the stuff your prospective clients are actually experiencing.
Dangerous Arterials — Arapahoe Road (I-25 to Yosemite), Belleview Avenue (Fiddler’s Green event traffic), Orchard Road, University Boulevard (narrow shoulders near High Line Canal crossing), Yosemite Street (inconsistent bike lane markings).
E-Bikes and Electric Scooters — the three e-bike classifications under C.R.S. § 42-1-102, which classes are allowed on the High Line Canal and Cherry Creek trails, product liability angle for battery fires/motor malfunctions, and the growing electric scooter injury trend in the DTC area.
Our Greenwood Village, Colorado Office Location
Our main office is located in Greenwood Village, also known as the Denver Tech Center, just south of Downtown Denver.
Jordan Law Accident and Injury Lawyers
5445 DTC Parkway Suite 1000 Greenwood Village CO 80111
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Why Hire Jordan Law’s Greenwood Village Bicycle Accident Lawyers?
We actually try cases. Insurance companies track which firms go to trial and which ones always settle. When they see Jordan Law on a bicycle accident claim, they know we’re prepared to put the case in front of a jury. That reputation changes the math on every offer they make. Our trial record includes a $131 million verdict, a $45 million settlement — one of the largest motor vehicle accident settlements in Colorado history — and a $42 million verdict in a motorcycle left-turn collision case. These results aren’t accidental. They’re the product of preparation, resources, and a willingness to walk into a courtroom.
We know how to fight cyclist-blame tactics. Insurance companies are especially aggressive in bicycle cases. They’ll argue you weren’t visible, weren’t wearing a helmet, were outside the bike lane, or somehow contributed to the crash. We counter these arguments with accident reconstruction, surveillance footage, signal timing data, vehicle EDR (black box) evidence, and expert testimony. Colorado’s three-foot passing law and right-of-way statutes often establish negligence per se — meaning the driver’s fault is presumed — and we know how to use those statutes to shut down comparative negligence defenses before they gain traction.
Other attorneys send us their cases. Approximately 85% of our litigation caseload comes from attorney referrals. Other firms — firms that handle routine car accident claims — send their most serious injury cases to us because they need trial lawyers. When your bicycle accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or permanent disability, you need attorneys who handle catastrophic cases every day, not a firm that will treat your case like another fender-bender.
“It’s very important that you end up with the right attorney — not just the one who advertises the most or has the most clicks online. You want an attorney with significant experience, not only handling this type of work but actually trying cases. That doesn’t mean your case will go to trial, but it matters that your attorney has trial experience. Insurance companies know which firms actually take cases to trial, and that affects how your case is handled.”
— Jason Jordan, Founding Partner
We limit our caseload intentionally. We’re not a high-volume mill signing every case that comes through the door. We’re selective so that every client gets direct attorney involvement — not a paralegal running your case while the attorney you hired handles 300 other files. You’ll know the lawyers working on your case, and they’ll know you.
No fee unless we win. Every bicycle accident case is handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. We invest in investigation, accident reconstruction, medical experts, and litigation at our own expense. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing. Consultations are always free.
We’re right here in Greenwood Village. Our office is at 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 1000 — minutes from the High Line Canal Trail, Cherry Creek Trail, and the DTC corridors where many of these crashes happen. We know the roads, we know the trails, and we know the Arapahoe County court system where your case will be filed. We’re accident injury attorneys serving Greenwood Village.
Frequently Asked Bicycle Accident Questions
Can a cyclist still pursue compensation after a bicycle accident if they weren’t wearing a helmet?
Yes — Colorado does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets, and not wearing one does not bar your bicycle accident claim.
Colorado does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets, meaning the absence of one cannot automatically defeat your bicycle accident claim. However, insurance companies routinely argue that a helmet would have reduced head injuries in an attempt to lower your noneconomic damages. Countering that argument requires medical evidence and an experienced bicycle accident attorney who understands how Colorado’s comparative negligence framework applies to helmet use — and how to prevent insurers from using it against you unfairly.
What happens if the driver who hit me on my bicycle left the scene?
Even if the driver who caused your bicycle accident fled the scene and was never identified, you may still be able to recover compensation through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage.
Hit-and-run bicycle accidents are more common than most people realize, and an unidentified driver does not mean you are without options. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage, your own insurance policy may provide a path to compensation for your bicycle accident injuries — even when the at-fault driver cannot be found. Navigating a UM claim after a hit-and-run requires careful documentation and skilled negotiation, as insurers will look for any reason to minimize your payout. A bicycle accident attorney can help you maximize your UM claim and protect your rights throughout the process.
What is the three-foot passing law?
Colorado law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1003) requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. Violating this law can establish negligence per se — meaning the driver’s fault is presumed based on the statutory violation.
