Eisenhower Tunnel Accident Lawyer

There are several places along I-70 that pose a notable risk to road users, especially if the weather is bad or if others fail to exercise caution. One of those places is the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel in Colorado. For example, in a single day in March 2025, four crashes within a five-mile stretch near the tunnel forced authorities to shut down the interstate.

At Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, we have never represented an insurance company and we never will. Our Colorado car accident lawyers are thoroughly committed to leveling the playing field so that accident victims like you have a fair chance of getting the settlement you need. Our team represents Colorado locals as well as tourists from other places, including other countries. It does not matter where you call home, our lawyers can help. Call (303) 543-1000 now to learn more.

Every accident around the tunnel is caused by a different combination of factors, so the car accident lawyers on our team will have to carefully investigate your accident before we can determine who is liable and what is the best way of holding that party accountable. The evidence we gather will be from the parties involved, the police report, eye witnesses, vehicle and weather data, and the like.

Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, is willing and able to take on cases that involve a single liable party, multiple liable parties, and insurance companies who are far more powerful and well-funded than our clients. No matter who caused your injuries, we can and do hold them responsible.

Data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) shows that driver negligence plays a role in far too many Summit County accidents, which is where the tunnel is located. In 2023, for example, over 200 accidents involved lane violations, and over 400 accidents involved drivers who were going too fast for the conditions. Other causes of accidents include careless driving, following too closely, failure to yield right of way, and improper turns. Summit County is known for rapidly changing weather conditions which can catch drivers unprepared and put them in dangerous situations where other drivers and passengers can get hurt. At Cook, Bradford & Levy, attorney Brian Bradford lived and worked in Summit County for several years and is familiar with these road conditions and the importance of driving carefully within the Colorado mountain community.

Our personal injury lawyers can identify the precise act(s) of negligence that caused your crash, whether the crash involves a passenger vehicle like a car, truck or SUV, or a commercial semi-tractor trailer.

Although they are usually routed around the tunnel over Loveland Pass, commercial motor vehicles can and do become involved in crashes in or near the Eisenhower Tunnel. In October 2024, for example, several commercial vehicles crashed and spun out, causing I-70 to be shut down.

Negligent truck drivers may violate traffic laws, drive while fatigued in violation of hours of service rules, or fail to follow federal trucking regulations, putting everybody around and in the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel at risk.

In cases involving trucks and other commercial vehicles, the trucking company or whoever employs the truck driver is likely liable for the accident. Such large companies are used to fending off legal actions, but our legal team knows how to aggressively confront them and protect our clients’ rights.

In addition to the year-round work of clearing debris and maintaining the road, CDOT does its best to keep I-70 as safe as possible during winter weather events. With that said, however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the driver – especially commercial truck drivers – to take precautions to reduce crashes. For example, several truck drivers have failed to follow Colorado’s chain laws that require them to put chains around their tires when snow or ice is a factor on the roads. These failures have caused large semi-trucks to jackknife and spin-out, resulting in catastrophic injuries to drivers and passengers.

The March 2025 Eisenhower Tunnel crashes were caused at least in part by snow, ice, and poor visibility. In a situation like this, Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, would investigate the crash to determine that fault lies with a driver who failed to exercise due caution, follow Colorado’s Chain Laws, or even other careless drivers who fled the scene.

Eisenhower Tunnel accidents can cause serious injuries, as was the case in September 2023 when a multi-vehicle crash shut down I-70 near the Tunnel. Injuries like bone fractures, concussions, back and spinal cord injuries, and lacerations can have a devastating impact on:

• Your health
• Your career
• Your family life

The personal injury attorneys at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, believe that the party who caused your injuries should have to pay for them. We fight for just that outcome by collecting evidence that shows you deserve compensation for:

• The cost of emergency care received at facilities like CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care Keystone or CommonSpirit Medical Center in Frisco.
• The cost of all future medical care
• The cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and other property damage expenses (e.g., car rental)
• The money you lost or will lose because you are unable to work as much as before
• The physical pain and other symptoms associated with your auto accident injuries
• The emotional distress and trauma you have experienced because of the collision and the resulting injuries
• The loss of independence and enjoyment of life caused by your temporary or permanent inability to take care of yourself or engage in activities you love

To find out what damages your case entitles you to, call Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, at (303) 543-1000 today. We will assess your case at no cost. Our Colorado truck accident lawyers can even visit you in the hospital so you can begin your case as soon as possible without jeopardizing your recovery.

Under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101, you have only three years to file a lawsuit against an at-fault driver. This may seem like a long time, but you do not want to leave your legal action until the last minute. The more time our car accident lawyers in Colorado have to plan and implement a legal strategy, the easier it may be for us to:

• Find enough evidence to prove the validity of your auto accident claim
• File all paperwork within the applicable legal deadlines
• Identify the at-fault party and all of the damage they did
• Persuade the insurance company to offer a fair settlement

With us on your side, you would also be able to focus more on healing from your injuries while we do all of the legal work associated with your case. Whether we have to negotiate for the right settlement or take your case to trial at the 5th District Court or file in Colorado’s Federal District Court in Denver, Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can fight for the justice you deserve.

With over 40 years of combined legal experience, the lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, has been advocating for injury victims across Colorado. We are ready to help you now, so call (303) 543-1000 today. We charge nothing to hear about your Eisenhower Tunnel accident and will be happy to provide more information about how our law firm can help you recover financial compensation.