Our pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for you every step of the way.
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, it can be devastating to every area of life. Beyond the extensive and possibly life-altering injuries, there are medical bills to deal with, the impact on the family and everyday life, the pain, and the suffering. Then there’s the insurance company refusing to return your calls, offer a reasonable settlement amount, or outright refuse to pay.
You need Colorado pedestrian accident lawyers in your corner with the expertise to fight for you. Let the attorneys at Law Offices of Clifton Black, PC fight for you.
What is a pedestrian accident claim?
A pedestrian accident claim is a claim made by a pedestrian who is injured on the road or sidewalk due to the negligence of another individual. This can be as the result of a driver speeding, failing to stop at a light or stop sign, failing to yield the right of way, driving under the influence, or many other causes. It can also be as the result of a pedestrian tripping and falling or being injured by a defect on the sidewalk or road.
A pedestrian accident claim can include a request for compensation for your injuries, including:
- Cost of medical expenses incurred as a result of the injury
- Lost wages
- Reasonable expenses incurred as a result of the injury (transportation to/from medical care, additional equipment needed to perform work after injury, etc.)
- Pain & Suffering
- Disability – inability and/or difficulty performing the tasks and actions you used to perform without problem before the injury
- Disfigurement – Any visible deformity, from cuts and bruises to loss of limbs, caused by the injury
- Loss of normal life – An injury will have an impact on your normal everyday life, and you are entitled to compensation for this
- Property damage