US-287 north of town has earned a grim nickname among locals: the Highway of Death. I've tried a case to verdict and won in Larimer County, so I know how cases here actually get resolved, not just how the roads look on a map.
I've tried a case to verdict and won in Larimer County. That matters more than people realize when they're picking an attorney: insurance companies know which firms actually take cases to trial and which ones settle every time. When they know you're prepared to try a case in front of a Fort Collins jury, the number on the table changes.
Fort Collins has a road network that looks safer than it is. College Avenue carries more traffic than most people expect, and US-287 north of town has earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the state. If you were hurt in a crash here, you deserve an attorney who has actually stood in front of a Larimer County jury, not just someone who's read about it.
A college town with heavy student, commuter, and tourist traffic doesn't fail the same way a rural highway does. Fort Collins sees both: high-volume urban arterials and one of the deadliest rural highways in the state. If you were hurt near any of these corridors, that history is relevant to your case.
Locals call this stretch toward the Wyoming border the "Highway of Death," and CDOT data backs that up: 570 crashes and 15 fatalities over a recent five-year period. Wildlife accounts for the largest share of crashes on this corridor, alongside high speed limits, limited law enforcement presence, and long stretches with no passing lanes.
The stretch of College Avenue parallel to CSU carries over 40,000 vehicles a day, making it one of the busiest non-interstate corridors in Northern Colorado. College and Drake ranks as the city's most dangerous intersection, and traffic spikes even further on football Saturdays and during CSU move-in week.
Harmony Road functions as a freeway-grade arterial connecting the southern part of the city, and its intersections with Lemay and Timberline rank among Fort Collins' highest-risk locations. Heavy commuter and retail traffic combine with complex turning movements to create ongoing crash risk here.
One of the city's main east-west thoroughfares, Mulberry Street mixes commercial, residential, and through traffic in a corridor that hasn't fully kept pace with the growth around it. Rear-end and turning crashes are a recurring pattern along this stretch.
The interstate through Fort Collins added tolled express lanes in late 2023 as part of an ongoing expansion project between Loveland and the Wyoming line. Construction zones and merging traffic during this multi-year build have contributed to an increase in crashes along active work segments.
The dense mix of student pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers around Colorado State University creates a unique risk profile compared to the rest of the city. Crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians are disproportionately common near campus, especially at the start and end of the academic year.
Venyx Injury Law represents injured riders, drivers, and visitors throughout Fort Collins and Larimer County. Cases here are typically filed in Larimer County District Court, where I've already tried a case to verdict and won.
US-287 and the rural roads around Fort Collins present real hazards for riders. I race motorcycles and know how to fight the biker bias that follows every motorcycle crash, backed by real trial experience in this county.
Learn moreFort Collins sees roughly 3,000 crashes a year, ranging from College Avenue intersection collisions to high-speed wrecks on US-287. We know how to build the right case for either.
Learn moreBoth I-25 and US-287 carry significant commercial truck traffic through Larimer County. Truck crash cases involve federal regulations and multiple liable parties. We know how to build that case.
Learn moreCyclists near CSU and throughout Fort Collins are disproportionately involved in serious crashes. We apply the same approach we use for riders: fight the bias, prove the physics.
Learn moreThe dense mix of pedestrians and vehicles around campus is a recurring source of serious injuries, especially during move-in week and football season.
Learn moreColorado's wrongful death statute gives specific rights to surviving family members on a strict timeline. If you've lost someone in a Larimer County crash, talk to an attorney as soon as possible.
Learn moreNearly every injury firm charges a percentage of your recovery. The difference is what percentage they charge. We are transparent with our fees. Most firms tend to hide theirs.
Lower overhead means a lower fee, not a lower standard. The firm never makes more than the client.
*Venyx fee structure: 29% standard, 33% if a lawsuit is filed. Client is responsible for case costs. Calculator figures are estimates only; actual fees are discussed at consultation, and your final recovery is also reduced by case costs, medical liens and other legal obligations. Every case is different.
Colorado's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of the crash. If a government entity is involved, such as a city vehicle or a defect on a road maintained by CDOT, you may need to file a notice within 182 days. Missing that deadline typically bars your claim entirely. Don't wait to consult an attorney.
Personal injury lawsuits arising in Fort Collins and Larimer County are generally filed in Larimer County District Court. I've already tried a case to verdict and won in this court, so I understand how cases here actually get resolved.
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you were less than 50% at fault, you can still recover, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your fault percentage. We fight to keep that number as low as the facts support.
Colorado does not require helmet use for riders 18 and older. Insurance companies will try to use your helmet status to argue you assumed the risk or contributed to your injuries. The absence of a helmet doesn't determine fault for the crash. It may affect damages for specific head injuries, but it doesn't end your case. We've handled this argument many times.
Wildlife accounts for the largest share of crashes on the US-287 corridor north of Fort Collins, and whether you can recover depends on how the crash happened. If another driver swerved into your lane to avoid the animal, you may have a claim against that driver, or through your uninsured motorist coverage if they left and were never identified. If it was just you and the animal, your MedPay and comprehensive coverage, which usually covers animal strikes, typically pay first. We evaluate every angle before telling you what you actually have.
No. We handle cases throughout Fort Collins and Larimer County. Initial consultations can be done by phone or video, and we can come to you if you're not able to travel due to your injuries. There's no fee for the consultation and no obligation.
Free consultation. Aggressive representation. No fees unless we win. We handle cases throughout El Paso County and the southern corridors.
Estimates only. Your final recovery is reduced by case costs, medical liens, and other legal obligations. Every case is different. Fees and costs are discussed at consultation.
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