Aurora’s E-470 corridor and the congested I-225 interchange near Iliff Avenue see some of Colorado’s highest rates of distracted driving collisions. If you were injured near the Anschutz Medical Campus, Southlands Mall, or along Colfax Avenue’s commercial stretch, you’re dealing with a crash zone where texting drivers and inattentive motorists cause devastating injuries daily. Colorado law allows you to hold these negligent drivers accountable—but you need evidence that stands up in Arapahoe County courts.
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As a dedicated Aurora personal injury law firm, Cheney Galluzzi & Howard represents distracted driving victims across the city and throughout Arapahoe County. Our comprehensive legal services in Aurora include handling the full spectrum of vehicle accident cases, and we know exactly how to prove negligence when a driver’s phone, food, or dashboard controls caused your crash.
How We Proved Distracted Driving Using Cell Phone Records
Recently, we represented a client who was T-boned by a driver texting at the intersection of Smoky Hill Road and Buckley Road, just south of Southlands. Using cell phone records subpoenaed through the Arapahoe County courts and testimony from a witness at the adjacent King Soopers, we proved the at-fault driver was composing a text message at the moment of impact. Our client recovered full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Colorado’s Texting Ban and How We Use It to Win Cases
Colorado’s texting-while-driving ban (C.R.S. § 42-4-239) is a primary offense, meaning officers can pull over drivers solely for phone use. In Aurora, we leverage violations documented by Aurora Police Department traffic units to establish negligence per se in civil claims. Additionally, we navigate the specific filing requirements of the Arapahoe County District Court and work closely with local accident reconstruction experts familiar with Aurora’s high-traffic corridors like Havana Street and Parker Road.
Our Aurora Distracted Driving Case Process
Step 1: Immediate Evidence Preservation
We request traffic camera footage from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Aurora’s Traffic Management Center, subpoena cell phone records, and pull data from the at-fault driver’s vehicle event data recorder (EDR) before it’s erased.
Step 2: Filing and Negotiation
We file your insurance claim and, if necessary, initiate a personal injury lawsuit with the Arapahoe County District Court Clerk. Our team handles all paperwork, deadlines, and communication with insurance adjusters who attempt to minimize your payout.
Step 3: Settlement or Trial
Most cases settle after we present compelling evidence, but if the insurance company refuses a fair offer, we’re prepared to take your case to trial at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, where we’ve secured verdicts for Aurora clients.
Related Aurora Personal Injury Services
If your distracted driving accident involved severe injuries, you may also benefit from our Aurora Catastrophic Injury Lawyer services, which handle cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and permanent disability.
Was your accident caused by a commercial vehicle driver who was distracted? Our Aurora Truck Accident Lawyer team has experience handling complex cases involving semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, and fleet drivers on Aurora’s highways. If your loved one was killed by a distracted driver, our compassionate Aurora Wrongful Death Lawyer team can help your family pursue justice and full compensation for your loss.
We’re Ready to Fight for You
If you or a loved one was injured by a distracted driver in Aurora, contact Cheney Galluzzi & Howard today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis—no recovery, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What evidence is needed to prove fault for a distracted driving accident in Aurora?
The Aurora Police Department crash report is foundational. Beyond that, we gather cell phone records (via subpoena), witness statements from bystanders at nearby businesses or intersections, traffic camera footage from CDOT, and vehicle computer data. If the at-fault driver violated Colorado’s texting ban, that violation can establish negligence per se.
How much compensation can I claim for a distracted driving accident in Aurora?
You can recover all economic damages—medical bills, lost income, vehicle repair or replacement costs—with no caps. Colorado law also allows pain and suffering damages, capped at approximately $642,180 (adjusted annually) unless your injuries are catastrophic or permanently disabling, in which case caps may be lifted or increased.
What are the most common distracted driving violations Aurora police cite?
Texting while driving (C.R.S. § 42-4-239) is the most common, but we also see cases involving eating, adjusting GPS systems, and reaching for objects. Aurora PD’s traffic enforcement units frequently patrol E-470, I-225, and Colfax, and citations issued at the scene strengthen your civil claim.