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Practice Areas When pedestrian accidents occur, automobile occupants typically suffer minor injuries while pedestrians often suffer severe and sometimes fatal injuries. There is no competition of size and force between automobiles and pedestrians, which is why drivers are required to exercise caution around pedestrians and yield to their right of way.
The Colorado Springs pedestrian accident lawyers at Fang Law Firm know that even though drivers should exercise due care when pedestrians are present, they often don’t. Our legal team can help after you’ve suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian accident.
Our pedestrian accident attorneys represent people who have been injured in pedestrian accidents, as well as surviving family members who have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents. The injuries and damages resulting from these accidents are often catastrophic, and our attorneys pursue maximum compensation for all of our clients.
We know that you and your family may have many questions about your potential compensation, the legal process, and additional concerns. Our Colorado Springs pedestrian accident attorneys believe in clear communication and personalized legal representation. They will go over all of your questions and concerns, and they will return every call within 24 hours.
A Colorado Springs injury lawyer will handle all settlement negotiations and communication with insurance companies. We know that you and your family need to focus on coping and healing from your pedestrian accident losses. Our compassionate attorneys will treat you and your family with care and respect while pursuing your claim.
Filing a pedestrian accident claim can be critical for your recovery. A successful claim could allow you and your family to pay for past and future medical costs, lost wages, and other damages connected to the pedestrian accident. An adequate award for your injuries and losses can provide greater peace of mind during a difficult time.
The value of each pedestrian accident case is unique. How much your claim is worth will depend on factors such as the severity of your injuries, your age and health, how long it will take you to recover, and the insurance coverage available. You could be eligible for many different types of financial damages from the driver or party at fault for your pedestrian accident:
There are two main types of compensatory damages available in a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Colorado: economic and noneconomic. Economic damages are specific losses, such as the exact amount you will spend on medical treatments and what you will lose in missed wages. Noneconomic damages are general losses – the losses or harm any plaintiff would likely suffer in the same situation.
One or more parties may be responsible for pedestrian accidents. Negligent motor vehicle drivers are often held accountable for pedestrian injuries and damages, but other parties may also be liable. For example, municipalities have a responsibility to keep their citizens safe. If poorly marked crosswalks on a road, a lack of pedestrian safety measures, or a government vehicle caused or contributed to your accident, a government entity may also be responsible.
If you were struck by a commercial vehicle, the driver and his or her employer may be liable for your serious injuries. Pedestrian accidents that involve commercial vehicles can be complicated due to applicable regulations and requirements mandated by state and federal laws. For example, commercial drivers are limited in the number of hours they are permitted to drive in a day and in consecutive days. There are also regulations related to driver training, vehicle weight, and vehicle maintenance. Evidence of regulation violations can be used to support your negligence claim.
One of the main laws connected to a pedestrian accident case is the right-of-way. Right-of-way is the legal right to proceed along a specific route with precedence over other road users, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, in a particular situation. Right-of-way is a complicated legal matter that can be difficult to understand. The following are some basic right-of-way laws in Colorado:
In general, if a driver failed to respect your right-of-way and did not yield, that driver is legally responsible for your pedestrian accident. It is important to understand Colorado’s right-of-way laws as well as how they apply to your specific case. A pedestrian accident attorney in Colorado Springs can explain these laws and navigate them on your behalf.
One or more insurance companies will inevitably be involved in your pedestrian accident claim. You should be extremely cautious about speaking with them if they contact you to discuss the accident and injuries. They can use anything that you say against you in an attempt to reduce their liability and the value of your claim. It is in your best interests to avoid answering questions or giving statements to insurance representatives until after you have consulted with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Colorado Springs.
Common elements of pedestrian accident cases include distracted driving, impatience, speeding, and inattention. When pedestrians are struck by automobiles, drivers often report that they just did not see the injury victim.
Pedestrian accidents cause some of the most serious injuries of all automobile collisions. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian can sustain life-threatening injuries. At Fang Law Firm, our attorneys have experience representing clients with many different types of injuries, including serious to catastrophic injuries. We can help you no matter what types of injuries you sustained in a pedestrian accident in Colorado Springs.
Some of the most common are:
The severe nature of most pedestrian accident injuries is why it is important to hire a Colorado Springs accident attorney to represent you. Without a lawyer, an insurance company may take advantage of you, leading to the acceptance of a settlement that does not adequately cover your losses. If you or a loved one has a serious injury, you need fair compensation to cover future medical needs, lost wages and other damages.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, attorneys at Fang Law Firm can help. Our consultations to explore your legal rights are always free, and our attorneys do not charge legal fees until they have helped you secure compensation in a settlement agreement or trial award. We want to help you recover for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. Contact us to schedule your free consultation about your personal injury case today.