Skilled Car Crash Attorneys Serving Pitkin County and Beyond
After a car crash, everything can change in an instant. From the winding stretches near Snowmass to heavy traffic by Basalt, the area is home to one of the most dangerous highways in Colorado. Whether caused by reckless driving, speeding, or distracted motorists, the aftermath leaves victims facing costly medical bills, vehicle damage, and weeks or months of physical recovery.
Our Aspen car accident lawyers at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP provide the experience and resources needed to pursue accountability after serious vehicle accidents throughout Aspen and Pitkin County.
The attorneys at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP bring nationally recognized trial experience and a long history of success in serious personal injury cases, including car and motor vehicle accidents.
Randy Howry has appeared multiple times in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006 (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC), with specific recognition for Bet‑the‑Company Litigation (2009) and Commercial Litigation (2006). He has been named to Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (2003–2020), holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale‑Hubbell® (since 2018), and is listed among Top American Lawyers (since 2017).
Sean Breen has earned accolades from Best Lawyers in America® (2025) for Personal Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC). He was named Lawyer of the Year in Austin for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2020) and Defendants (2017) and has secured recognition in the Top 50 U.S. Verdicts (2016), Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame (2011, 2016), the Multi‑Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2011–2021), and National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff (2009–2021). He has also been listed among the Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters every year since 2004.
Timothy Herman has been honored by inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® each year since 2004 (by Thomson Reuters Monthly Magazine), listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006 (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC), named among Best of the Bar by the Austin Business Journal (2012), and recognized as a Pro Bono Champion by the Texas Civil Rights Project (2008).
These distinctions reflect the firm’s decades of dedication to excellence in trial practice and client advocacy.
Proven Results in Motor Vehicle Injury Cases
In 2022, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP and partner Sean Breen were recognized for securing one of the Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in Texas, a $1.7 million resolution for an injured client. This success demonstrates the firm’s ability to handle complex automotive claims involving serious or catastrophic injuries. The knowledge gained through these high-stakes cases translates directly to Colorado victims—particularly those in Pitkin County—facing severe injuries after car crashes on roads like Highway 82, Owl Creek Road, or Main Street in downtown Aspen.
Dedicated Car Crash Lawyers in Aspen and Pitkin County
From icy mountain passes to congested ski‑season traffic, driving conditions around Aspen pose unique risks.
The firm handles all types of motor vehicle claims, including:
Rear-end and intersection collisions
Head‑on and high-speed crashes on Highway 82
Drunk or drug‑impaired driving accidents
Distracted driving and texting‑related crashes
Pedestrian and bicycle collisions
Multi‑vehicle pileups during winter conditions
Accidents involving rideshare or commercial vehicles
Our Aspen car accident lawyers carefully investigate evidence, including police reports, vehicle data, and eyewitness statements, to present a strong case for a fair recovery.
Car Accidents on Colorado Highway 82
Highway 82 has earned a reputation as one of the state’s deadliest roads. Connecting Glenwood Springs to Aspen, it sees high-speed traffic on narrow mountain lanes, frequent wildlife crossings, and rapidly changing weather, which are all factors that increase crash risks. Even a momentary distraction or misjudged lane merge along this “mini‑interstate,” as it’s been called, can lead to devastating accidents.
When collisions occur on CO‑82 or near intersections like Owl Creek Road or the Brush Creek roundabout, our car crash lawyers in Aspen can help victims secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering caused by another driver’s negligence.
Personal Injury Attorneys Trusted Across Pitkin County
Whether an accident happens near Snowmass Village, Basalt, or Carbondale, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP’s personal injury attorneysare committed to helping victims take the right steps toward justice. Our in‑depth understanding of state and federal law allows us to handle cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex liability disputes across Colorado.
For added convenience, our local office is located at: Snowmass Center, 16 Kearns Road, Suite 301F, Snowmass Village, CO 81615.
This location provides local clients in the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding communities a direct connection to nationally respected trial lawyers.
Why Experience Matters After a Car Crash
Insurance companies often move quickly to protect their interests after a serious wreck. Having seasoned trial attorneys on your side helps level the playing field. Our proven negotiation strategies and record-setting results demonstrate our lawyers' ability to hold negligent parties accountable in high-value personal injury claims.
Aspen residents, commuters, and visitors driving along Highway 82 can trust that Howry Breen & Herman, LLP brings national courtroom experience, as well as a local understanding of the area’s challenging driving conditions.
Contact Aspen’s Proven Car Accident Lawyers
After a car crash in Aspen, getting clear guidance from experienced legal professionals helps victims reclaim control and pursue accountability. Howry Breen & Herman, LLP—recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, and other leading legal directories—offers strategic advocacy supported by decades of real trial success.
I could not have found more caring people, better lawyers or a better law firm than Howry Breen & Herman.
M.A.
“We are so grateful they believed in us and partnered with us to handle this case!”
We don’t have enough words to describe how thankful we are for everything HBH did to win our business case for us. We are so grateful they believed in us and partnered with us to do it. They are amazing at what they do and we could not have had a better team. They made an enormous, positive difference for us and our business. I could not recommend them more highly.
J.K.
“We were always one step ahead!”
My lawyers at HBH were so smart and aggressive – we were always on offense and one step ahead. They just kept hammering and the other side had no answer.
T.B.
“Best in the Business, Strongly Recommend”
HBH went above and beyond to help out following a crisis. Over the course of a 3 year case, I was always kept in the loop by their amazing team. Their preparation and execution was flawless and made the whole process run smoothly. Cannot speak highly enough of their team and how they care for their clients. Will never recommend another personal injury firm besides HBH.
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Law.com: Top 100 Verdicts 2024
Howry, Breen & Herman is proud to have been named a Tier 1, 2 and 3 Austin “Best Law Firm” in 9 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® (“U.S. News” and BL Rankings, LLC). Law firms are selected for inclusion in this prestigious ranking based on a series of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Our specialty and tiers are listed here: https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/howry-breen-herman-llp/overview/36628
The Austin Bar Association was founded in 1893 as a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys. Its mission is to enhance the legal profession, administration of justice, and the community through education, networking, and public service.
Abota Foundation Patriot
Howry Breen & Herman, LLP was selected the Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Austin by Texas Lawyer, “Best of 2020”. The annual special supplement contains the results of Texas Lawyer readers’ poll, wherein readers cast their votes for the best providers of services and goods to the legal profession.
Attorney Sean Breen and Attorney Chris Lavorato placed in California’s Top 100 Settlements for 2019, as tracked by The Recorder and VerdictSearch.
Our law firm is proud to have been recognized in the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame. Texas Lawyer in conjunction with VerdictSearch, recognize attorneys and law firms for their verdicts of $10 million or more. In 2011 Sean Breen was a Hall of Fame Award Recipient for the #1 Premises Liability Top Texas Verdict, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for the jury verdict award in the case VanDusen v. Aspen Square Management. In 2016 Sean Breen was inducted into the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for an outstanding verdict in Nester v. Textron.
Selection to America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identity the nation’s most exceptional litigators for high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice matters. HBH is proud that Sean Breen has been selected for this award. Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community. (2017-2022)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Litigation - Trusts & Estates (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury - Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime Achievement award. Selection is not achieved based on a single accomplishment or a single great year of success, but rather on a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments that are inspiring among the legal profession. Both Sean Breen (since 2017) and Randy Howry (since 2018) are honored to receive this award.
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake. These minimum qualifications are required for initial consideration. Thereafter, candidates are carefully screened through comprehensive Qualitative Comparative Analysis based on a broad array of criteria, including the candidate’s professional experience, litigation experience, significant case results, representative high stakes matters, peer reputation, and community impact in order to rank the candidates throughout the state. HBH is privileged to honor Partners Sean Breen (2017- 2022) and Randy Howry 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for selection of this award.
Expertise - Howry Breen & Herman was recognized and featured in an article by expertisecommunity.com as one of the Best Real Estate Lawyers in Austin. 2020
America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100, a highly respected legal organization that limits its members to premier trial attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by strict qualification requirements. Sean Breen Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, since 2009.
Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Randy Howry 2012-2013; Sean Breen since 2016.
The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes the top 5% of the most skilled attorneys in the nation. The robust selection process requires attorneys to nominate and review fellow lawyers based on their ethics, skill, knowledge, and ability to obtain results for their clients. The Best Lawyers in America® list is a way for plaintiffs to identify the leading attorneys in their region, known for their ability to get results with honesty, strength, and skill. Tim Herman, Sean Breen & Randy Howry have been featured by The Best Lawyers in America® (consecutively from 2006-2023) running alongside some of the most qualified firms in the nation. More info here.
Top Attorneys As Published In Texas Monthly
Sean Breen has been recognized for obtaining the Number 1 Verdict in Texas for electrical injury and utility negligence. This win underscores his relentless commitment to achieving justice for his clients and showcases the firms dedication to exceptional advocacy.
Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2017. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2016. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
Sean Breen has been a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2011, a renowned legal organization whose membership is restricted to trial attorneys who have achieved seven-figured settlements and/or jury verdicts.
Martindale-Hubbell® is widely regarded as one of the most renowned peer-review rating organizations in the legal field. Randy Howry (2018), Sean Breen (2001), Tim Herman (1998), and Glen Wilkerson (2014) at Howry, Breen & Herman have achieved the organization’s highest distinction of AV Preeminent®.
Each year, Super Lawyers® magazine publishes its list of peer-nominated/evaluated and independently reviewed attorneys. We are proud to have attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers® List, by Thomas Reuters since 2003, running through 2020.
Membership in Top American Lawyers is limited to only 1% of all attorneys in the United States. Randy Howry is proud to be honored with a Lifetime Charter Membership in this exclusive organization (2017).
Randy Howry was honored by Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys in 2023.
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