Not all car accidents involve a collision between two vehicles. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 5,000 pedestrians were killed in 2005 after being struck by a vehicle. An additional 64,000 pedestrians were injured in the same year. Because accidents involving pedestrians generally leave very little physical evidence on the vehicle, constructing a case against the operator of the vehicle can be challenging. The Denver, Colorado car accident attorneys of The Law Offices of Dan Caplis, PC have the experience to rise to this challenge and help victims of pedestrian accidents obtain the compensation they deserve.
In the vast majority of accidents involving pedestrians, a driver's negligent behavior is to blame. Drivers are often distracted by mobile phones, children in the car, eating, drinking, and other diversions that make it difficult to concentrate on the road. Once a driver becomes distracted, he or she may make mistakes that are life-threatening to pedestrians, including:
As our Denver, Colorado streets get busier each year, the chances of getting into a pedestrian car accident increase. Our attorneys represent victims of pedestrian accidents so that families can focus on picking up the pieces of their lives.
Tragically, children are the most frequent victims of pedestrian accidents because they are harder for drivers to see and often dart into traffic without looking. Elderly pedestrians are also commonly hit by vehicles, as their reaction times are generally slower than those of younger pedestrians. Severe, life-changing injuries and disabilities such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, loss of a limb, back and neck injuries, brain damage, internal injuries, and broken bones are common in pedestrian accidents. As a result of these injuries, families are often faced with exorbitant medical bills for hospitalization and physical therapy. If you have been affected by a pedestrian accident, our Denver, Colorado car accident attorneys can evaluate your case and provide the legal guidance you need.
As with any other type of automobile accident, you should contact your insurance company and a qualified attorney as soon as possible after a pedestrian accident. Our lawyers will need to investigate the case while witness accounts are still fresh and police reports are easily available.
The driver's insurance company may try to blame you for the accident, claiming that you behaved negligently and were injured as a result. We recommend that you do not speak with insurance representatives without legal counsel as you could void your eligibility for compensation.
Families in Denver and throughout Colorado have trusted the car accident attorneys of The Law Offices of Dan Caplis, PC for years. If you were hit by a car, truck, or other vehicle and you'd like to find out more about your legal options, speak with one of the lawyers of The Law Offices of Dan Caplis, PC today.