Colorado Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Earl & Earl Attorneys At Law
The laws in Colorado are intended to protect pedestrians from devastating accidents with motor vehicles.
Unfortunately, negligent and reckless drivers still get into accidents with unsuspecting and vulnerable pedestrians.
Even a low-speed impact has the potential to inflict severe and life-altering injuries on a pedestrian. If you have been in a pedestrian accident, you deserve to seek just compensation from the driver or other party liable for your injuries and losses.
At Earl & Earl, PLLC, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Colorado want to help you get your life back on track after you have suffered catastrophic injuries. We understand the stress of undergoing medical treatment, missing time from work, and dealing with unexpected expenses. That’s why our attorneys take the time to ensure you know your rights and options and know what to expect throughout the process. Let us handle all the details so you can keep your focus and energy on recovering from your injuries.
Contact Earl & Earl, PLLC today for a free case evaluation with an experienced Colorado pedestrian accident lawyer. We will discuss how our pedestrian accident attorneys can help you pursue maximum financial recovery for the injuries you have suffered due to another driver’s negligence or recklessness.
How Our Colorado Springs Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Can Help
Following a pedestrian accident, let the lawyers of Earl & Earl, PLLC help you to seek a financial recovery and justice for your injuries by:
Preparing an individualized legal strategy for your case based on your stated needs and goals
Conducting a thorough investigation of the accident to recover all available evidence
Consulting with accident reconstruction experts to help us build a persuasive case to show how the accident occurred and identify those parties at fault
Bringing in medical, vocational, and financial experts to determine the extent of your ongoing and future expenses and losses
Filing claims with the insurance company on your behalf, negotiating for a fair and full settlement of your claim
Taking your case to court or trial if necessary
With Earl & Earl, PLLC, there’s no risk to you in seeking compensation for your injuries. You will never owe us any upfront costs, and we will get paid only if our pedestrian accident attorneys secure a financial recovery for you.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU’VE BEEN HIT BY A CAR?
If you have been hit by a car or other motor vehicle, you can act right away to protect your legal rights and interests. Then you will be prepared to pursue compensation for the injuries and losses that you have suffered. The basic steps include:
GATHER INFORMATION AT THE SCENE.
Make sure to get the name, contact information, vehicle information, and insurance information of the driver that hit you.
TAKE PHOTOS.
If possible, try to take photographs of traffic controls and crosswalks, any skid marks on the road, your injuries, and any damage to the vehicle that hit you.
GET A COPY OF THE ACCIDENT REPORT.
You can request a copy of the accident report from the police department that responded to your pedestrian accident. If the Colorado State Patrol investigated the accident, you can submit a records request to that agency.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Follow up with your primary care physician or another doctor to get checked out for all the injuries you suffered in the crash. Remember to follow all treatment recommendations and instructions, and don’t defer medical procedures that your doctor says are necessary for your recovery.
KEEP EVERYTHING.
Hold on to copies of all receipts, bills, and invoices for expenses you incur during your recovery and obtain a copy of your paystub or income statement.
KEEP A DIARY OR JOURNAL.
You should document how your injuries and treatments impact your daily life.
STAY AWAY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Avoid discussing your accident on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media or posting photos or videos of yourself while still undergoing treatment for your injuries.
RECOVERING COMPENSATION IN YOUR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CASE
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Colorado, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation from the negligent driver or another at-fault party responsible for the accident and your injuries.
Compensation that may be available in a pedestrian accident claim can include:
Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation, including emergency room visits, doctor’s appointments, surgeries and other medical procedures, prescription medication, mobility or other medical equipment, and physical therapy
Lost wages or income from missed work while you recover from your injuries
Lost earning capacity if permanent disabilities from your injuries affect your ability to return to work
Physical pain and emotional distress
Lost enjoyment of life
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OWN INSURANCE COVERAGE
Pedestrian accidents often result in injured victims incurring significant expenses and losses. These costs usually exceed an at-fault driver’s insurance coverage, particularly if the driver carries only the minimum coverage limits.
However, if you have an auto insurance policy, you may be entitled to turn to your own coverage for compensation for your injuries and losses if your policy includes uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. This type of coverage comes into effect if you are injured in a motor vehicle-related accident where the at-fault driver:
Does not have an insurance policy
Flees the scene of the accident
Has insurance coverage limits that cannot pay for all your expenses and losses from the accident
To be entitled to file a UM/UIM claim, you must give your insurance company notice of your accident within the time required by your policy – typically within 30 days of the accident. If you claim UIM coverage, you can receive benefits only if your UIM coverage limits exceed those of the at-fault motorist’s liability insurance coverage. Usually, you must receive the full extent of insurance coverage available to the at-fault driver before your UIM benefits kick in.
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage acts as a replacement for the at-fault driver’s insurance, either providing you with compensation for your injuries and losses or filling in the gap between the recovery you obtain from the liable driver and the total expenses and losses you have sustained.
TIME LIMITS FOR FILING A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIM IN COLORADO
In most cases in Colorado, the statute of limitations gives you only three years from the date of a pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent driver. If you don’t file your suit before the limitations period on your claim expires, the at-fault party can move to permanently dismiss your lawsuit from court.
If you were involved in a pedestrian accident caused by a government vehicle, Colorado law also requires you to give the relevant agency notice of your pedestrian accident claim before you can pursue your case in court. You must file notice of your claim with the government within 182 days of the accident, or you may lose your claim altogether.
COMMON INJURIES IN PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
The force of an impact with a motor vehicle tends to inflict serious injuries on a pedestrian accident victim. Injuries that pedestrians commonly suffer in crashes include:
Severe lacerations and bleeding
Broken bones
Dislocated joints
Torn ligaments, tendons, and muscles
Crush injuries
Whiplash injuries
Herniated or ruptured spinal discs
Spinal cord injuries or other nerve damage
Head trauma
Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
Road rash
Amputations
COMMON CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
Unfortunately, many Colorado pedestrian accidents are caused by motorists’ negligent and reckless behavior, especially when they fail to take care in areas heavily trafficked by pedestrians, such as intersections, parking lots and garages, and driveways on public sidewalks. Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in Colorado include:
Speeding
Running red lights, stop signs, and yield signs
Distracted driving, including texting-while-driving
Drowsy or fatigued driving
Driving under the influence
Unsafe turning, including failing to signal or failing to yield to pedestrians in the intersection or crosswalk
Failing to look when backing up
Other factors that can cause or contribute to pedestrian accidents include nighttime or low lighting, adverse weather such as heavy rain, snow, or fog, or unsafe intersection or crosswalk designs.
TALK TO A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN COLORADO NOW
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, don’t wait another day to start the process of holding the negligent motorist who hurt you accountable. ContactEarl & Earl, PLLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Colorado pedestrian accident attorney.
We serve clients throughout Colorado from our offices in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Grand Junction, Denver, and Pueblo. We will go over your legal rights and options for seeking compensation for your injuries and losses.
“The team at Earl & Earl, PLLC are all rockstars. They are courteous and professional in all interactions. They are proactive with your case, handling issues before they arise. They are responsive and willing to explain things you don’t understand. All around could not be more satisfied with the results they brought me. Two thumbs up. Thank you guys!”
COMPENSATION IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Pursuing a personal injury claim in Colorado Springs could help you recoup expenses and losses you have incurred due to injuries inflicted by someone else. For example, compensation may be available in your personal injury case for:
Medical expenses, including the costs of emergency and long-term care
Lost wages and income when you miss time from work during your recovery
Loss of ability to work due to physical disabilities caused by your injuries
Loss of enjoyment and quality of life due to physical scarring or disfigurement or physical disabilities
Physical pain and emotional distress resulting from your injuries or treatments during your recovery
COLORADO’S TIME LIMIT ON PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
In Colorado, the law places a time limit on filing a lawsuit in a personal injury claim. This limit is called the statute of limitations. For most personal injury claims in Colorado, the statute of limitations requires that a lawsuit be filed within two years of the date when the underlying injury occurred.
However, personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle-related accidents, such as car crashes and pedestrian accidents, are subject to a different limitations period. The statute of limitations for motor vehicle-related personal injury claims requires that a lawsuit be filed within three years of the date of the accident.
Filing your personal injury lawsuit after the applicable statute of limitations has expired on your claim can open you up to the risk that the court will dismiss your case. In other words, you could lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries through the court system.
HOW OUR COLORADO SPRINGS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS CAN HELP
Pursuing a personal injury claim can prove incredibly complicated and time-consuming, especially when you are already focused on your physical recovery from your injuries. Let a Colorado Springs personal injury attorney from Earl & Earl, PLLC help you with your case by:
Sitting down with you in an initial consultation to go over your rights and the options in your case.
Developing an individualized legal strategy tailored to your needs and goals.
Performing our own independent investigation and review of the facts and circumstances of your injuries to identify all the parties that may be held legally responsible for compensating you for your losses.
Maintaining communication with you throughout your case, including direct contact with the attorney working on your case, so that you can get answers and information about your case when you need them.
Filing your claims with the appropriate at-fault parties and insurers and handling every aspect of processing your claim for you.
Pursuing a result in your case that provides you with fair compensation, including filing a lawsuit and going to court if we mutually decide that it is the best course of action.
You face no risk when you get legal assistance and representation that can make a difference in your Colorado Springs personal injury case. You can talk with us in a free case review. We will get paid only if our injury lawyers secure compensation for you.
COMMON TYPES OF SERIOUS INJURIES
Many personal injury claims are brought when the injured victim has suffered severe or life-threatening injuries. Examples of serious injuries common to personal injury claims in Colorado Springs include:
Spinal cord injuries
Facial injuries
Burns
Broken bones
Orthopedic injuries
When you have suffered these or any other injury that significantly or permanently impacts your ability to work, your daily life, and your relationships, you may choose to pursue a personal injury claim when another party bears legal responsibility for your injury.
TALK TO A COLORADO SPRINGS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY NOW
After you have been injured due to a Colorado Springs accident, contact Earl & Earl, PLLC for help. When you hire us, you won’t have to pay us anything unless we win your case. Whether we’re facing an insurance company, large trucking carrier, or any other entity, we won’t settle for anything less than what you rightfully deserve.
We’ll be ready to discuss the details of your case during a free and confidential consultation. Our injury lawyers will discuss your rights and legal options and how we can make a difference for you. We are committed to helping you to get back on your feet and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Call our Injury Lawyers or reach out to us online to speak with a member of our team today.
