Arvada Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Whether you’re going to shop at Arlington Square or walking with your kids to Majestic View Park, you expect to do so safely. However, when drivers act negligently, a pleasant day out can end in disaster. Our Arvada pedestrian accident attorneys can help you hold the at-fault parties to account.

At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our Arvada personal injury lawyers can support you throughout the legal process and fight for the fair compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free review of your case. We can meet you at home or in the hospital if you cannot travel.

Pedestrian accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries, and you may deal with physical pain and lifelong effects. Some common injuries include:

• Lacerations and burns
• Spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Soft tissue damage
• Internal organ injuries

After such injuries, you may face permanent disabilities, scarring, and emotional trauma. Our lawyers can seek fair compensation that accounts for the financial, physical, and mental losses you’ve suffered. We may be able to recover compensation for:

Economic Losses

These are losses which you can prove through things like receipts and medical bills. They include:

• Medical expenses, such as for surgeries, doctor appointments, physical therapy, and hospitalizations
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity, if you are unable to return to the same role at work 
• Property damage
• Home modifications to make your house more accessible if you were disabled in the accident
• Mobility aids

Non-economic Losses

While these losses may not be directly financial, they still have significant impacts on your life. They include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life, if you can no longer enjoy hobbies you once did

Wrongful Death

If a loved one lost their life in a pedestrian accident, please accept our deepest condolences. Our wrongful death attorneys can seek financial compensation to help you address the economic burdens of losing a loved one. You may qualify for compensation that covers:

• Loss of companionship
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of services
• Funeral expenses
• Burial costs
• Your loved one’s medical expenses after the accident

After an accident, your injuries can keep you from living life the way you once did. You may be facing painful medical procedures, changes in your financial future, and emotional trauma from the accident and its aftermath. You don’t have to face this alone; our lawyers can help you seek the compensation you deserve from the at-fault driver.

A personal injury lawyer is your legal advocate, so it’s important to choose one who is dedicated and compassionate. At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, we understand the stress you are under and fight for the results that will make a real difference in your life.

Our lawyers can:

• Handle all claim paperwork and communications with the insurance company
• Investigate your accident to prove negligence
• Negotiate on your behalf
• Offer guidance on any settlement offers you receive
• Represent you in court if necessary

Several of our attorneys have previously worked for insurance companies, so we know the tactics they may use to try to lower or deny compensation. We’ll fight against these. 

We support Arvada clients throughout the entire legal process, ensuring all questions are answered promptly. If you have any concerns, we are available 24/7. Contact The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, to get started on your case.

Pedestrian accidents typically involve a single driver acting negligently and hitting someone with their vehicle. However, there may be other liable parties, especially if multiple contributing factors led to the accident. Some potential liable parties include:

• Motor vehicle drivers
• Companies, when commercial vehicles are involved
• Manufacturers, if a defective part led to the accident
• Government entities, if an existing hazardous condition contributed to the crash

To successfully recover compensation, your lawyer must prove that the four key elements of negligence were met. These elements are:

Duty of Care

Duty of care simply means that the at-fault party holds a responsibility to keep you as safe as reasonably possible. Some examples:

• A driver’s duty of care is to follow traffic laws in order to protect others on the road
• A company’s duty of care is to keep their vehicles well-maintained so that they are in safe driving condition

Breach of Duty of Care

A party breached their duty of care towards you. Some examples of this would be:

• Speeding
• Texting while driving
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Failing to yield

Causation

Their breach directly led to the accident. For example:

• A speeding driver was unable to react fast enough and ran into a crosswalk, hitting you with their vehicle in the process
• A distracted driver was backing out of a parking spot and hit you while you were walking past

Damages

You had losses as a direct result of the accident, such as:

• Injuries
• Bills
• Property damage

How Does a Lawyer Prove These Elements?

Your lawyer can prove these elements through a careful investigation of your accident. We will gather evidence to establish that each element has been met. Potentially helpful evidence includes:

• Witness interviews
• Expert testimony, such as from an accident reconstructionist
• Photos
• Video footage, such as from a traffic camera or security camera
• Arvada Police Department reports
• Driving records
• Phone records, if we need to prove that a driver was on the phone

The sooner your lawyer can begin the investigation, the better, as some evidence (such as surveillance footage or a witness’ memory) may be time-sensitive.

The financial pressures after an accident can be overwhelming, so you may be hesitant to take on any additional bills. However, you deserve legal representation if you want it. At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our injury attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis.

Working on contingency means that we don’t collect fees up front. Instead, we only take payment if we recover compensation for you. Once we do, our fees are deducted as a percentage of your settlement.

Understanding the state laws that affect your case is essential. Below are two state laws that are particularly impactful:

Statute of Limitations

Under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit for cases involving motor vehicles. Exceptions may apply to this timeline, so talk to your lawyers about any concerns or confusion you have.

Modified Comparative Negligence

Under Colorado’s negligence law, people who are 49 percent or less at fault for their injuries are allowed to recover compensation. However, your recoverable compensation is proportionately reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. Let us investigate your case to place responsibility where it belongs: on the other party.