Boulder Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer

Helping Pedestrians Injured in Boulder, Colorado Accidents

Pedestrians are at risk in Boulder. Anyone walking to school or work or running errands on foot faces many challenges. Chief among them are dangerous drivers who fail to pay close enough attention. When collisions happen, pedestrians can suffer life-changing injuries. Contact The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC for legal assistance with your case. A Boulder pedestrian accidents lawyer can discuss the collision and your injuries, while reviewing the chances of bringing a successful injury claim. Our consultations are without cost to you.

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Pedestrians are undefended and can suffer major injuries when a car collides with them:

• Fractures, including leg, hip, or pelvic fractures
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Whiplash or other neck injuries
• Chest injuries, including collapsed lung or heart contusion
• Road rash

Injuries are serious even at low speeds. Go to the hospital or call an ambulance to come pick you up at the scene. Prompt treatment improves outcomes and helps document the severity of your injuries.

Assigning Fault for Your Accident

Injured pedestrians need to prove fault if they hope to receive compensation. Suppose you are struck while crossing the street in the crosswalk. The driver who hit you was speeding and possibly distracted. However, this motorist blames you for the crash.

Colorado has adopted a modified comparative negligence law (Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-111.) You can receive compensation so long as your negligence is “not as great as” the defendant’s share. That means you cannot be 50% or more at fault if you want to receive compensation. Even if your fault is less than 50%, your compensation is reduced accordingly.

Reach out to our office. We rely on various pieces of evidence to reconstruct what happened:

• Witnesses. Eyewitnesses could have seen a driver run a red light or fail to slow down as they approached the intersection.
• Cell phone records. Many motorists are distracted by cell phones, so they don’t see a pedestrian. We want to see when they were on the phone.
• Toxicology results. Drunk drivers usually can’t stop in time because they are too impaired. Some intoxicated or high drivers also take unnecessary risks, such as trying to beat a red light or pulling directly into a crowd in an intersection.
• Medical records. These records help show the angle of impact, as well as the force generated.
• Video evidence. Some pedestrian crashes are recorded on security cameras at nearby Boulder restaurants or businesses. A driver might also have a dashboard camera.

We leave no stone unturned as we track down evidence to use. Contact The Ferrell Law Firm for immediate assistance.

How We Can Help Your Case

An injured pedestrian might be tempted to tackle their own claim. That is a big mistake. Personal injury victims who do not have legal representation often receive too little in compensation. An insurance company might offer a small settlement and claim it’s the best they can do.

Our firm can:

• Investigate your accident and collect evidence.
• Help document your economic losses, as well as your pain.
• Stay in communication with the insurance companies and provide request information or documentation.
• Seek evidence in the possession of the driver who struck you, such as their cell phone records.
• Estimate the value of your claim.
• Negotiate with the defendant or their insurance provider for compensation.
• Attend mediation to help resolve the dispute faster.
• File a lawsuit to protect your rights by complying with the statute of limitations.

Steps to Take Following a Pedestrian Accident

The moments after a crash are a confusing time. But injured pedestrians or their family members should take the following steps to strengthen their legal claim:

1.   Call the police department to report the crash. The department should send an officer to the scene to create an accident report, which helps with a claim.

2.   Gather evidence at the scene, if you can. Ideally you will take pictures of the vehicle as well as anything else that looks relevant.

3.   Talk with witnesses. Ask them what they saw and request a method of contact, such as a phone number.

4.   Do not apologize or discuss fault at the scene. Your own statements could undermine your legal claim.

5.   Obtain medical treatment. If you are badly hurt, this might be the only step you take. Otherwise, go to the hospital straight away when you are done at the scene.

Contact a Boulder Pedestrian Accident Lawyer to Arrange a Consultation

This is the most critical step following an accident. At The Ferrell Law Firm, we jump in and negotiate settlements for injured pedestrians. Call us today at 720-734-8106 to schedule a free case review.