When you need a Boulder Personal Injury lawyer Eddington Law provides experienced representation for accident and injury victims throughout Boulder County. Located where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, Boulder’s unique character as a college town of over 100,000 hosting the University of Colorado, extensive cycling infrastructure, the famous Pearl Street Mall, and heavy commuter traffic on the US-36 Denver-Boulder Turnpike. This creates diverse injury risks.
Whether you have been hurt in a car accident, bicycle crash, pedestrian collision, or premises liability incident, our family-owned firm with 35+ years of experience fights insurance companies for maximum compensation. We work on contingency which means there are no fees unless we win your case.
your Experienced boulder personal injury lawyer – Representation for the Unique Community
Boulder stands apart from other Colorado cities. Nestled at the base of the iconic Flatirons where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, this city of over 100,000 residents combines natural beauty, academic excellence, and vibrant culture. The University of Colorado Boulder brings approximately 35,000 students to campus.
The famous Pearl Street Mall offers pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining. Extensive bicycle infrastructure has earned Boulder recognition as one of America’s most bike-friendly cities. And the US-36 Denver-Boulder Turnpike carries heavy commuter traffic as job growth has far outpaced residential development.
This unique character creates diverse injury risks that require experienced legal representation. At Eddington Law, our family-owned firm brings over 35 years of experience fighting for injury victims throughout Colorado. We understand Boulder’s specific challenges and know how to build strong cases for maximum compensation.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Boulder
Our Boulder personal injury lawyers represent clients across the full spectrum of injury cases.
Car Accidents
Boulder’s traffic patterns create significant accident risk. The US-36 Denver-Boulder Turnpike carries heavy commuter traffic between Boulder and the Denver metropolitan area. The 28th Street corridor serves as the primary north-south route through the city. Canyon Boulevard, Broadway, Baseline Road, and Arapahoe Avenue carry substantial traffic through commercial and residential areas.
The transition from freeway speeds on US-36 to surface street conditions catches some drivers unprepared, while the mix of local traffic, through traffic, and vulnerable road users creates complex interactions throughout the city.
Bicycle Accidents
Boulder’s reputation as a cycling paradise comes with serious risks. Despite extensive infrastructure including the Boulder Creek Path, protected bike lanes, and the US-36 Bikeway, cyclists face danger from negligent drivers. Statewide, cyclist deaths jumped 33% last year to 20 fatalities. City data shows cyclists account for nearly 40% of Boulder’s severe crashes despite representing only 6% of total crashes. Right-hook collisions, left-cross crashes, dooring incidents, and hit-and-run accidents devastate cycling victims throughout Boulder County.
Pedestrian Accidents
Boulder’s walkable downtown, Pearl Street Mall, University Hill neighborhood, and CU campus generate heavy foot traffic. Yet pedestrians face serious risks from drivers who fail to yield, drive distracted, or speed through pedestrian areas.
Colorado leads the nation in pedestrian deaths at intersections. Pedestrian deaths statewide reached an all-time high last year with 131 people killed.
Motorcycle Accidents
Boulder County’s proximity to stunning mountain roads attracts motorcyclists who enjoy riding through Boulder Canyon, Left Hand Canyon, and routes to Nederland and beyond. These scenic roads also present hazards from distracted drivers, those who fail to see motorcycles, and challenging road conditions. When cars and trucks collide with motorcycles, the results are often catastrophic.
Premises Liability
Property owners throughout Boulder have a duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. Slip-and-fall accidents occur on icy sidewalks during winter months, in retail establishments along Pearl Street and 29th Street, at restaurants and bars, and throughout commercial properties. Inadequate security, poor lighting, and failure to address known hazards can make property owners liable for injuries.
Dog Bites
Boulder’s dog-friendly culture means canines are common throughout the city’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. When dogs bite, Colorado’s strict liability statute holds owners responsible for injuries caused by their pets. Dog bite injuries can be severe, particularly to children, and may require extensive medical treatment and leave lasting scars.
Understanding Boulder’s Injury Landscape
Several factors contribute to Boulder’s unique personal injury environment.
Heavy Commuter Traffic
Since Boulder has operated under residential growth control ordinances since 1976, job growth has far outpaced population growth. Considerable road traffic enters the city each morning from Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Westminster, and Denver as employees commute to work. This traffic concentration creates ongoing accident risk on the US-36 corridor and throughout the city.
University Population
The University of Colorado Boulder brings approximately 35,000 students plus faculty and staff to campus. The Hill neighborhood sees heavy pedestrian and vehicle interaction. Student drivers, cyclists navigating between classes and housing, and large event crowds at Folsom Field all contribute to injury risk.
Active Outdoor Lifestyle
Boulder residents embrace cycling, hiking, running, and outdoor recreation. While this active lifestyle provides health benefits, it also places more people on roads and trails where they may encounter negligent drivers or hazardous conditions.
Tourism and Events
Boulder attracts visitors to Pearl Street Mall, local breweries, outdoor recreation, and university events. The Sundance Film Festival will relocate to Boulder beginning in 2027, adding another major draw. Visitors unfamiliar with local traffic patterns may create or encounter hazards.
Colorado Personal Injury Laws
Understanding Colorado’s personal injury laws helps injury victims protect their rights.
Statute of Limitations
Colorado provides different time limits depending on the type of claim. Car accident and most personal injury claims must be filed within three years. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years. Claims against government entities have much shorter notice requirements. Failing to file within these deadlines typically bars recovery entirely.
Comparative Negligence
Colorado follows modified comparative negligence rules. Injury victims can recover compensation even when partially at fault for their accidents, provided their fault does not exceed 50%. Compensation is reduced by the victim’s percentage of fault. Insurance companies often try to exaggerate victim fault to reduce payouts, making experienced legal representation essential.
Damage Caps
Colorado limits non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in most personal injury cases. However, exceptions exist for certain types of cases. Understanding these caps and exceptions requires experienced legal guidance.
Compensation Available to Boulder Injury Victims
Personal injury victims may recover substantial compensation depending on the circumstances of their cases.
Economic damages include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, property damage, rehabilitation costs, and home modification expenses for serious injuries.
Non-economic damages address pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. In cases involving egregious conduct such as drunk driving, punitive damages may be available to punish wrongdoers and deter similar behavior.
Why Boulder Families Choose Eddington Law
Our family-owned firm has fought for injury victims for over 35 years. We understand that an injury affects your entire family—physically, emotionally, and financially. That is why we treat every client like family.
We thoroughly investigate every case to identify all responsible parties and available insurance coverage. This means working with medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and economists when needed to document the full extent of your damages. .
These are handled on a contingency fee basis which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This allows injury victims to access experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation.
Contact your Boulder Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Boulder or anywhere in Boulder County, the attorneys at Eddington Law are ready to fight for your rights. Evidence in personal injury cases deteriorates quickly. Witnesses forget details, surveillance footage is erased, and physical evidence disappears. Prompt action protects your ability to recover full compensation.
Contact us today for a free consultation. There are no fees unless we win your case. Let our family fight for your family.