Grand Junction Personal Injury Lawyer

Why Grand Junction Residents Choose Anderson Hemmat

Grand Junction is the seat of Mesa County and the largest urban center on Colorado's Western Slope, with a population of approximately 65,000 residents. Located in the Grand Valley at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers, the city sits at the convergence of Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 50, and U.S. Highway 6, making it a critical transportation hub for western Colorado.

The Grand Junction metropolitan area is home to over 150,000 people and serves as the economic and cultural center for the entire Western Slope region. The area's mix of interstate freight traffic, oil and gas industry vehicles, agricultural trucking, wine country tourism, and over 730,000 annual visitors to Colorado National Monument creates traffic conditions that lead to serious accidents. According to the Mesa County Regional Transportation Safety Task Force, Mesa County ranks fourth in Colorado for traffic fatality rate. Between 2018 and 2024, over 17,100 collisions were recorded in Mesa County, including 594 serious injuries or fatalities.

Anderson Hemmat serves Grand Junction and Western Slope accident victims from our Greenwood Village office. Our attorneys handle personal injury cases throughout Mesa County and are experienced with the local court system. We offer free case evaluations and work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Proven Credentials You Can Trust

Anderson Hemmat's attorneys have earned recognition from respected legal organizations for their commitment to personal injury clients:

• The National Trial Lawyers Top 100: Membership by invitation only, recognizing premier trial lawyers in each state.

• Super Lawyers: Selected through peer nominations and independent research, recognizing outstanding lawyers in each practice area.

• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated: The highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.

Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Grand Junction

Grand Junction's position at the crossroads of major highways and its role as a regional transportation hub contribute to a high rate of traffic accidents. Crashes in Mesa County are heavily concentrated in Grand Junction and along Interstate 70 stretching into Fruita and Palisade. In 2024 alone, there were 1,829 accidents in Grand Junction, averaging nearly five accidents per day.

• Interstate 70 and De Beque Canyon: I-70 is the primary east-west corridor through the Grand Valley, carrying interstate freight traffic, tourism vehicles, and commuters. De Beque Canyon, east of Grand Junction, is particularly hazardous due to rockslides, steep canyon walls, winter weather conditions, and high-speed travel. Multi-vehicle pileups involving 18 or more vehicles have occurred in this stretch, and CDOT regularly conducts rockfall mitigation work in the canyon.

• North Avenue: A high-injury corridor through Grand Junction. The intersection of North Avenue and 12th Street is perennially among the most frequent crash sites in the city.

• Patterson Road: One of Grand Junction's busiest and most dangerous arterials, with frequent collisions especially at the intersection of 29 Road and Patterson. Left-hand turns onto Patterson are particularly hazardous due to limited turn lanes and high traffic volume.

• Horizon Drive: The stretch between I-70 and G Road is one of the most dangerous roadways in the city. The I-70 and Horizon Drive interchange is a frequent crash location, and multiple pedestrian fatalities have occurred along this corridor.

• US-6 and US-50: These federal highways converge in Grand Junction and carry commercial truck traffic serving the agricultural industry, oil and gas operations, and regional freight. Heavy truck volumes increase the severity of collisions.

• Highway 141 and 1st Street: Highway 141 connects Grand Junction to communities south of the Grand Valley, while 1st Street serves as a primary route through the city center. Fatal crashes have occurred at intersections along these routes.

Types of Cases We Handle for Grand Junction Residents

Anderson Hemmat represents accident victims across the Western Slope in the following practice areas:

• Car Accidents: Interstate collisions on I-70, intersection crashes on North Avenue and Patterson Road, and accidents caused by tourism and commuter traffic throughout the Grand Valley.

• Truck Accidents: Grand Junction's position on I-70 and at the junction of US-6 and US-50 brings heavy commercial truck traffic through the region, including freight haulers, oil and gas industry vehicles, and agricultural transport. These large vehicle accidents often result in severe injuries.

• Motorcycle Accidents: The scenic roads around Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, and Highway 141 attract motorcyclists. Canyon roads and high-speed highways present serious risks for riders.

• Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrian fatalities have occurred along Horizon Drive and other high-traffic corridors in Grand Junction. Downtown areas and commercial districts present ongoing risks for pedestrians.

• Catastrophic Injuries: High-speed collisions on I-70 and De Beque Canyon, multi-vehicle pileups, and truck accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering conditions. St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City with a Level II trauma center, treats many of these serious injuries.

• Wrongful Death: When a preventable accident takes the life of a loved one, our attorneys pursue full compensation for surviving family members. Mesa County's high traffic fatality rate underscores the seriousness of these cases.

• Premises Liability: Slip and fall injuries at Grand Junction businesses, hotels, wineries, restaurants, and tourist attractions including Colorado National Monument visitor areas.

Mesa County Court System

Grand Junction is in Colorado's 21st Judicial District. Personal injury lawsuits arising from accidents in Grand Junction and Mesa County are filed in Mesa County District Court, located at 125 North Spruce Street in Grand Junction. Our attorneys are experienced with the procedures and litigation environment in this jurisdiction and will handle all aspects of your case from filing through resolution.

Contact a Grand Junction Personal Injury Lawyer

Anderson Hemmat, LLC
Grand Junction Personal Injury Attorneys
Serving Grand Junction from: 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 700 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 782-9999

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Grand Junction or anywhere on the Western Slope, do not wait to seek legal representation. Colorado's statute of limitations imposes strict deadlines on personal injury claims.

Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Grand Junction personal injury lawyer. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing unless we win your case.