Colorado Springs is one of the best cycling cities in the country. The Pikes Peak Greenway draws riders year-round. The Legacy Loop connects downtown neighborhoods in a way that makes a car feel unnecessary. PikeRide stations have made two-wheel commuting easier than ever, and on a clear morning with the mountain in view, there is no better way to move through this city than on a bike.
Then a driver runs a red light on Academy Boulevard. Or swings a door open on Cascade Avenue without looking. Or blows through the intersection at Platte and Circle while you had the right of way. In an instant, the ride you love becomes the worst day of your year.
If you were hurt in a bicycle accident in Colorado Springs, Schofield & Green Law is here to help you figure out what comes next. We represent injured cyclists throughout El Paso County, and we understand this community because we are part of it. Our team handles the insurance company, the paperwork, and the legal process so you can put your energy where it belongs: recovering.
Most people who get hit on their bike have never dealt with a personal injury claim before. They do not know what their case is worth, what deadlines apply, or what the insurance company is actually allowed to do. That uncertainty is exactly what insurers count on.
The bicycle accident attorneys at Schofield & Green Law level that playing field. We handle everything from the first phone call to the final settlement, so you are never left guessing what happens next. We know how insurance adjusters operate in Colorado Springs, we know the legal process inside and out, and we know what fair compensation actually looks like for the injuries cyclists sustain in these crashes.
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The sooner you connect with our legal team after a bicycle accident, the more options you have. Evidence disappears fast. Memories fade. And Colorado’s statute of limitations does not pause while you decide what to do.
A lot of injured cyclists underestimate what their case is actually worth. They think about the emergency room bill and stop there. But a serious bicycle accident affects your life in ways that go well beyond one hospital visit, and Colorado personal injury law allows you to seek compensation for the full picture.
Here is what that typically includes:
This covers everything from the ambulance to the last physical therapy appointment, including surgeries, specialist visits, medications, and any future care your injuries require. Solid medical documentation is the backbone of a strong personal injury claim, and our team will make sure every expense is accounted for, not just the ones that have already come in.
If your injuries kept you off the job, those lost wages are recoverable. If the crash reduced your ability to earn long-term, that future income loss factors into your bicycle accident compensation as well. Our attorneys work with financial and medical experts to make sure the full economic impact of your injuries is part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
Some of the most significant costs show up weeks or months after the crash. Follow-up surgeries, assistive equipment, home modifications, and ongoing care for serious injuries add up quickly. We build your claim around what your recovery actually costs, not what the insurance company finds convenient to acknowledge.
The anxiety you feel every time you get near a busy intersection now. The sleep you are losing. The way your body hurts in ways that do not show up on an X-ray. These are real damages. Colorado law allows accident victims to seek compensation for non-economic losses like physical pain and emotional distress, and our attorneys know how to present them in a way that carries weight.
If the crash took something from you, whether that is weekend rides on the Greenway, mountain bike trips up Gold Camp Road, or simply the ability to commute to work the way you used to, that loss matters. Compensation for loss of enjoyment of life is recognized under Colorado law, and it belongs in your claim.
Some crashes change everything permanently. Paralysis, permanent mobility limitations, visible disfigurement, and long-term cognitive effects from head injuries all carry additional damages beyond standard medical costs. If your bicycle accident caused catastrophic injuries, your compensation should reflect the lifetime impact, not just the immediate bills.
We are sorry you are going through this. A bicycle accident is disorienting on top of being physically painful, and the hours right after a crash can feel chaotic. What you do in those moments matters more than most people realize.
Here is what our attorneys recommend:
Follow these steps to protect yourself and your right to seek compensation:
When you partner with Schofield & Green Law, you gain more than legal counsel — you gain a team committed to your recovery and your rights. We don’t get paid until you do, so all the risk is on us. Let us carry the legal burden while you focus on healing.
Colorado law sets firm deadlines for personal injury lawsuits. Missing them can permanently end your right to seek compensation, regardless of how strong your case is.
In most bicycle accident cases involving a motor vehicle, you have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Colorado. That may sound like plenty of time, but the strongest cases are built on evidence collected early. Waiting costs you.
There are important exceptions. If your accident did not involve a motor vehicle, your window may shrink to two years. Cases involving a government entity, such as a city vehicle or a claim that unsafe road conditions contributed to the crash, often come with much earlier notice requirements, sometimes as little as 182 days. Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule also affects your claim if you share any degree of fault. Our attorneys will review your specific situation and make sure every deadline is protected.
Colorado is trending in a better direction on cyclist safety. Statewide bicycle fatalities dropped roughly 30 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to CDOT data. But Colorado Springs still reports more than 50 bicycle accidents every year, and pedestrian and bicyclist deaths statewide have increased 78 percent since 2015, making it clear the progress is uneven and fragile.
Here is what causes most of the crashes our attorneys see from El Paso County:
Texting, adjusting music, checking navigation, eating. Any of it takes a driver’s eyes off the road long enough to miss a cyclist entirely. This is one of the most common causes of serious bicycle accidents in Colorado Springs, particularly at signalized intersections where cyclists feel safest.
The right hook and left cross are the two most dangerous turn patterns cyclists face. A driver turns right or left without checking for a rider traveling straight through the intersection. These crashes happen regularly on Academy Boulevard, Austin Bluffs Parkway, and Union Boulevard, where turning traffic frequently cuts across established bike routes.
A driver parks on Cascade Avenue, Colorado Avenue, or any other street with parallel parking and swings the door open without looking. A cyclist coming through the bike lane has no time to react. Dooring accidents cause serious injuries and are entirely preventable.
Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard are not just dangerous because of their volume. They are dangerous because of how fast drivers move through them. Higher speeds mean less time to react to a cyclist and far more severe injuries when a collision occurs.
About 20 percent of serious motor vehicle crashes in Colorado Springs involve impairment. When an impaired driver cannot process what is in front of them, cyclists pay the price.
Colorado Springs winters are hard on pavement. Potholes, uncleared debris in bike lanes, and ice that lingers longer in shaded stretches of trail create genuine hazards. In some cases, the city or county may share liability for injuries sustained when poor road maintenance contributed to a crash.
The bike lanes on Fontanero Street, the buffered lane along Cascade Avenue near Uintah, and the protected lanes near Pikes Peak Highway are assets to this city. But a painted line does not stop a driver who is not paying attention. When a motorist crosses into a bike lane and strikes a rider, they are liable for what happens next.
Cyclists have no frame around them, no airbag, and no crumple zone. When a car hits a bicycle at even moderate speed, the human body absorbs everything. That is why bicycle accident injuries tend to be so severe.
2024 was the second-deadliest year on record for cyclists and pedestrians in Colorado, with 134 combined fatalities statewide according to CDOT. For every death, many more riders suffered life-altering injuries that never make the news but reshape everything about how they live.
Head injuries in bicycle accidents range from concussions to serious traumatic brain damage. Helmets reduce severity but cannot eliminate the risk, especially in high-speed collisions with motor vehicles. Cognitive symptoms, mood changes, and memory problems from a head injury can follow a rider for years, and your compensation should account for that full timeline.
Spinal injuries can mean chronic pain, restricted mobility, or paralysis. Fractures, disc damage, and nerve injuries are all common when a cyclist is struck by a vehicle and thrown from their bike. The long-term costs of spinal cord care are significant, and our personal injury attorneys make sure they are fully represented in your claim.
The instinct to brace a fall means cyclists often break their wrists, arms, collarbone, or legs on impact. Fractures that require surgery, pins, or extended physical therapy represent real financial losses that go well beyond the initial hospital bill. We make sure every stage of that recovery is documented and included in your personal injury case.
Muscle, tendon, and ligament damage is often harder to see on an X-ray than it is to live with. Road rash, a severe skin abrasion from sliding across pavement, is common in bicycle accidents and can require wound care, skin grafting, and ongoing treatment. These injuries deserve to be taken as seriously in your claim as they are in your daily life.
Broken teeth, orbital fractures, jaw injuries, and eye trauma are more common in bicycle crashes than most people expect. The financial and emotional toll of facial injuries extends beyond the medical bills, and our attorneys fight to make sure the full impact is reflected in your bicycle accident compensation.
A high-impact bicycle accident can cause internal bleeding or organ damage that is not visible and may not be immediately painful. These injuries are expensive to treat, dangerous to leave undiagnosed, and important to document thoroughly. Seek medical attention right away, even when you feel okay on the outside.
You were riding legally. You had every right to be on that road. A careless driver changed your day in an instant, and now the insurance company is already building its case while you are still figuring out what happened.
Andrea Schofield has spent decades fighting for injured cyclists and personal injury clients throughout Colorado Springs and El Paso County. As an experienced bicycle accident attorney who understands both the legal landscape and the cycling culture of this city, Andrea brings something most large firms cannot: genuine familiarity with the roads where these accidents happen and the real-world consequences that follow.
She takes on fewer cases than a bigger firm so she can give each client the focused attention their case deserves. She will hear your story, explain your options clearly, and build a strategy around your specific situation, whether that means a negotiated settlement or taking your case to court.
With Andrea Schofield in your corner, you are not a file number. You are a person trying to get your life back, and that is exactly how she treats every client who walks through the door.
Under Colorado law, bicycles are classified as vehicles. That means cyclists have the same rights on the road as any motor vehicle driver, and the same responsibilities. Knowing those rights matters not just for safety but for the strength of any personal injury claim you file after a crash.
Cyclists must follow all traffic signals and signs, full stop. Obeying traffic laws also protects your claim. If you were riding legally and a driver hit you, that matters.
Colorado law requires cyclists to ride as far right as is safely practical, except when passing, turning left, or avoiding a road hazard. Staying predictable on the road makes you safer and makes your conduct easier to document in a claim.
Colorado law requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. A driver who passes closer than three feet and causes an accident is in clear violation of state law, and that violation is relevant to your personal injury case.
When a bike lane exists, cyclists are entitled to use it without interference from motor vehicle traffic. Drivers who cross into a designated bike lane and strike a rider are liable under Colorado law. This applies on Cascade Avenue, Fontanero Street, and every other lane in the city.
Colorado has no statewide helmet requirement for adult cyclists, though some local jurisdictions maintain their own rules for minors. A helmet does not determine whether you were riding legally. Riding without a helmet does not eliminate your right to pursue a personal injury claim. If a driver’s negligence caused your crash, you have a case regardless.
Bicycles ridden at night must have a white front light visible from 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible from 600 feet in low-beam headlights. Riding with proper lighting both protects you and demonstrates responsible behavior, which matters when an insurance company tries to shift blame after a crash.
Cyclists must signal turns just as motor vehicle drivers do. Using hand signals when approaching an intersection or preparing to stop demonstrates you were riding responsibly, which is exactly the kind of detail that helps your case.
The number one mistake injured cyclists make is thinking they can handle the insurance company on their own. It feels manageable at first. The adjuster is polite. The process sounds straightforward. Then the offer comes in and it is far less than what your medical bills alone will cost.
Insurance companies are not on your side. They are on theirs. They have experienced adjusters, legal teams, and the benefit of handling thousands of claims per year. You have one shot to get this right.
Partnering with Schofield & Green Law puts experience on your side too.
We are a small personal injury law firm by design. That means you get direct access to your attorney, real answers when you have questions, and representation from a team that is genuinely invested in your outcome. We take on fewer cases because we believe every client deserves that level of attention.
Our attorneys and legal team have represented injured cyclists, accident victims, and personal injury clients throughout Colorado Springs for decades. We know how insurance companies approach bicycle accident claims in El Paso County, and we know what it takes to push back effectively.
Hiring a bicycle crash lawyer is one of the most practical decisions you can make after a serious accident. Our attorneys calculate the full value of your losses, including future costs that have not arrived yet, minimize any liability exposure under Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule, and negotiate for the maximum compensation you are entitled to. You should not leave money behind because you did not know what to ask for.
We work on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs, no hourly bills, and no financial risk to you. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing. If you are wondering whether you can afford a Colorado Springs bicycle accident lawyer, the answer is yes.
Our team regularly publishes guides and articles on Colorado bicycle accident law, cyclist rights under Colorado law, how to read a police report, what a fair settlement looks like, and how to navigate the personal injury claims process from start to finish. If you want to understand what is ahead before you make any decisions, our resource library is a good place to start. Browse our blog for practical, plain-language information written for real people, not lawyers.
Intersections are the most dangerous places for cyclists in this city, and the data backs that up. Nationally, about 35 percent of all fatal bicycle accidents happen when a cyclist is crossing a roadway. In Colorado Springs, that pattern holds, and the city’s busiest corridors, including Academy Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, and Nevada Avenue near Platte, consistently show up in local crash data as high-risk zones for cyclists and pedestrians.
The most common intersection pattern our attorneys see is a driver turning without checking for a cyclist going straight through. It happens at the so-called right hook, where a driver turns right across the path of a cyclist in the bike lane, and the left cross, where a driver turns left through oncoming cyclist traffic. Both are completely preventable. Both are the driver’s fault. If you were hit at an intersection in Colorado Springs, there is a strong chance the driver violated your right of way, and that is the foundation of a solid personal injury case.
Colorado Springs reports more than 50 bicycle accidents a year, and that figure reflects only officially reported crashes. Nationally, about 130,000 people are injured in bicycle accidents every year, and one in three of those crashes involves a motor vehicle.
The more time you spend riding on city streets, especially along major corridors like Academy, Powers, or Nevada Avenue, the higher your exposure. That is not a reason to stop riding. It is a reason to know your rights and know who to call if something goes wrong.
Here is the short version:
The steps you take in the first 24 to 48 hours have an outsized impact on the strength of your personal injury case. Our team is available to walk you through what to do and what to avoid at every stage.
Start at the scene. Call 911 and wait for local law enforcement to arrive and document what happened. Give your account of the crash clearly and accurately. Collect names, phone numbers, and insurance information from every party involved. Photograph everything: the road, your bike, the vehicle, traffic signals, and your injuries.
Then get medical care and follow every recommendation your doctor gives you. Gaps in treatment and missed follow-up appointments are two of the most common ways insurance companies challenge the severity of bicycle accident injuries. Consistent documentation of your treatment strengthens your claim at every stage.
After that, call us. A free case evaluation with Schofield & Green Law costs you nothing, and it gives you a clear picture of what your case is worth and what comes next.
The best riders in this city are the ones who ride defensively and make themselves visible. Here is what makes the biggest difference:
Use lights after dark, always. Colorado law requires them, and they genuinely save lives. Wear reflective gear or light-colored clothing, especially in the early morning and evening hours when visibility drops fast. Always wear a properly fitted helmet when you ride. Keep your head on a swivel at intersections, even when you have the right of way, because a green light does not guarantee a driver is paying attention. Never ride against traffic.
If you do everything right and a driver still hits you, knowing your rights and having an experienced attorney in your corner is the next best thing to never having been in the crash at all. That is exactly what Schofield & Green Law is here for.
You ride these roads. You know this city. And when a careless driver takes that from you, even temporarily, the legal system is one of the few tools available to hold them accountable and get your life back on track. The Colorado Springs bicycle accident attorneys at Schofield & Green Law have spent decades standing up for injured cyclists and personal injury clients throughout El Paso County. We know what fair compensation looks like, we know how insurance companies think, and we know how to build the kind of case that gets results. Schedule your free consultation today. No fees unless we win. No risk to you.