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Attorney D'Angelo builds evidence-based cases to counter these tactics." } } ] } ] --- [![Bike Brain Law](/assets/logo-white-CuISKEAM.webp)](/)[303.831.1116](tel:3038311116) Practice Areas Practice Areas - [Brain Injury Focused brain injury representation backed by science, trial experience, and real results. ](/practice-areas/traumatic-brain-injury) - [Cycling Accidents An avid cyclist who fights for injured riders across Colorado. ](/practice-areas/cycling-accidents) - [Bicycle Product Liability Holding manufacturers accountable when defective bike parts cause injuries. ](/practice-areas/bicycle-product-liability) Resources - [Insights & Guides ](/blog) - [Case Results ](/results) - Our Process - FAQs Service Areas - [Denver](/service-areas/denver) - [Boulder](/service-areas/boulder) - [Fort Collins](/service-areas/fort-collins) - [Golden](/service-areas/golden) - [Colorado Springs](/service-areas/colorado-springs) - [Aurora](/service-areas/aurora) Featured [ ![Attorney Dan D'Angelo](/assets/dan-dangelo-headshot-DJ4GY3yR.jpg) Meet Attorney Dan D'Angelo Trial lawyer, trusted brain injury advocate, avid cyclist. Learn more ](/) Free consultation · No fee unless we win. Talk to Dan AboutTestimonials[Results](/results)FAQsContact[Insights & Guides](/blog)Free Consultation [](tel:3038311116) [All Practice Areas](/#practice-areas) Practice Area # Colorado Cycling Accident Attorney An avid cyclist who fights for injured riders across Colorado. Attorney Dan D'Angelo is an avid cyclist who rides Colorado roads and trails regularly, not just a cycling accident lawyer. He knows the intersections, the blind corners, the infrastructure gaps, and the driver behaviors that put riders at risk every day. That firsthand knowledge matters in court. When Dan investigates a cycling crash, he understands the physics, the road conditions, and the cycling-specific details that general personal injury lawyers miss. He's recovered compensation for cyclists hit by distracted drivers, doored by parked vehicles, and injured by defective bicycle components. Free Consultation [Call 303.831.1116](tel:3038311116) ## Why Clients Choose Bike Brain Law for Cycling Accidents Cases - Avid cyclist with firsthand knowledge of Colorado riding conditions - Successful recoveries for cyclists hit by motor vehicles across Colorado - Experience with distracted driver, dooring, and road rage cycling cases - Knowledge of Colorado bicycle law, right-of-way rules, and infrastructure standards - Free consultation for any cyclist injured on Colorado roads ## Common Causes of Cycling Accidents in Colorado Distracted driving is the leading cause of cycling crashes in Colorado. Drivers on phones, changing GPS routes, or looking at passengers drift into bike lanes and fail to see riders at intersections. Attorney D'Angelo investigates phone records, dashcam footage, and witness accounts to prove driver negligence. Right-hook and left-cross collisions happen when drivers turn across a cyclist's path. These crashes often cause severe injuries because the cyclist has almost no time to react. Dooring, when a parked driver opens their door into a cyclist's path, is another common cause of serious injury, especially in downtown Denver and Boulder. Road conditions matter too. Poorly maintained bike lanes, construction debris, missing signage, and drainage grates oriented to catch bicycle tires can all contribute to crashes. In these cases, a government entity or contractor may be liable. ## Injuries from Cycling Crashes Cycling accidents frequently cause traumatic brain injuries, even with a helmet. The rotational forces from a collision can cause diffuse axonal injury regardless of whether the rider's head makes direct contact with anything. Attorney D'Angelo's combined TBI and cycling expertise is critical in these overlapping cases. Broken collarbones, fractured wrists, spinal injuries, and road rash are all common in cycling crashes. The severity often depends on the speed of the vehicle, the angle of impact, and whether the rider was thrown from the bike. Many cycling injuries have long recovery timelines that affect employment, daily activities, and quality of life. Attorney D'Angelo works with medical specialists to document the full scope of injury and the long-term cost of recovery. ## Colorado Bicycle Law: Know Your Rights Colorado law gives cyclists the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers. Cyclists can ride on any public road (except limited-access highways), use the full lane when necessary for safety, and ride two abreast. Drivers are required to give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. Failure to maintain safe passing distance is a traffic violation that can establish negligence in a crash case. Colorado is a modified comparative negligence state. If you were partially at fault for a cycling crash, you can still recover damages as long as your fault was less than 50%. Insurance companies will try to shift blame onto the cyclist. Attorney D'Angelo knows how to counter those arguments with evidence. ## Frequently Asked Questions What should I do after a cycling accident in Colorado? + Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel fine. Document everything: photos of the scene, vehicle damage, your bike, your injuries, and any road conditions that contributed. Get the driver's information and any witness contacts. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Can I still file a claim if I wasn't wearing a helmet? + Yes. Colorado does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets, and not wearing one does not bar you from recovering damages. The defense may argue it contributed to your head injury, but Attorney D'Angelo knows how to counter this argument with medical evidence and Colorado case law. What if the driver who hit me doesn't have insurance? + You may be able to recover through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Attorney D'Angelo has extensive experience filing UM/UIM claims and has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients' own insurance companies when the at-fault driver couldn't pay. How much does a cycling accident lawyer cost? + Nothing upfront. Attorney D'Angelo works on contingency. He only gets paid if you get paid. The initial consultation is free. What if I was partially at fault for the cycling crash? + Colorado uses modified comparative negligence. You can still recover damages as long as you were less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies often try to exaggerate the cyclist's fault. Attorney D'Angelo builds evidence-based cases to counter these tactics. ## Related Articles [ Bike Injury ### 12 Steps to Take After a Bike Crash to Protect Your Rights Colorado-specific guidance: from stopping at the scene to filing your own crash report when police decline to investigate. Protect your case from minute one. ](/blog/steps-after-bike-crash-to-protect-rights)[ Bike Injury ### How to Know If a Defect Caused a Bicycle Crash Common signs that a bicycle defect or improper assembly caused your crash, plus exactly what to do to preserve evidence and protect your claim. ](/blog/how-to-know-if-defect-caused-bicycle-crash)[ Bike Injury ### What Bicycle Parts Can Cause a Crash If Defective or Improperly Installed? Modern bikes have 50+ components. Here's the full list of parts that can cause a rider to lose control if defective or improperly assembled. ](/blog/bike-parts-that-can-cause-a-crash)[ Safety ### Where Bicyclists Are Legally Allowed to Ride on Colorado Roadways Bicycles are 'vehicles' in Colorado and may ride on most roads. Here's where you can ride, when you can take the lane, and the hazards you don't have to ride through. ](/blog/where-cyclists-can-ride-on-colorado-roadways)[ Safety ### What's a Sharrow? A sharrow is a painted bicycle-and-chevron marking that tells drivers and cyclists they're sharing the lane and where the cyclist should ride for safety. ](/blog/whats-a-sharrow)[ Safety ### Rules for Bicyclists to Follow When Riding on Colorado Trails Multi-use trails and regional paths come with specific rules: yield to pedestrians, stay right, ride the posted speed limit, and more. ](/blog/rules-for-riding-colorado-trails) ## Other Practice Areas [ ### Traumatic Brain Injury Focused TBI representation backed by science, trial experience, and real results. ](/practice-areas/traumatic-brain-injury)[ ### Bicycle Product Liability Holding manufacturers accountable when defective bike parts cause injuries. ](/practice-areas/bicycle-product-liability) [View Case Results](/results)[Browse All Articles](/blog) ## Schedule Your Free Consultation Talk directly to Attorney Dan D'Angelo, not an intake operator. 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