Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Highlands Ranch, CO

When a careless driver strikes a pedestrian, Colorado law gives the victim the right to hold the at-fault party accountable and seek a fair payout based on their injuries and damages. If this happened to you or a loved one, our legal team is here to help.

A Highlands Ranch, CO, pedestrian accident lawyer from The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can fight for justice for you. Over the years, Paul has won tens of millions for clients and has a 99 percent success rate of recovering compensation in injury cases. We offer free consultations and meet with accident victims in their homes or at the hospital.

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The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, brings unique experience to every case we handle. Several of our lawyers, including firm founder Paul Wilkinson, used to represent the insurance companies, so we know how the insurers work and the tactics they use to reduce or deny claims.

Over the last 20 years:

• Paul has won over 5,000 cases.
• Our team has always been honest with clients and respected their wishes.
• We have always worked on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you will never need to pay us up front for our services and advocacy. We only get paid from the money we recover for you.
• We have handled very complex and challenging cases.
• We have represented clients from day one until their cases close, fighting to recover money that will make a difference.

Paul is an Air Force veteran who has spent his life protecting others. Now, as an attorney, he helps our clients rebuild their lives after devastating pedestrian crashes. Contact The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, today to learn more.

When a pedestrian is hurt, they may be able to recover a range of damages based on their injuries, expenses, and losses. They could receive compensation for both economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

These are your tangible current and future costs related to the accident and your injuries. They could include:

• Medical Expenses: Emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation and physical therapy, prescription medications, medical equipment, and future medical care.
• Lost Income: Lost salaries, bonuses, tips, sick leave, or vacation time
• Reduced Earning Capacity: Reduced pay if your injury results in having to work less or earn less in the future
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Transportation to medical appointments, necessary home modifications, hiring help to perform household tasks

Non-economic Damages

These are the intangible losses you experienced because of your accident and injuries. They might include:

• Pain and Suffering: Physical and emotional pain experienced because of the accident
• Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other psychological impacts
• Reduced Quality of Life: Inability to participate in previous hobbies or daily activities
• Disfigurement or Physical Disability: Scarring or permanent disability resulting from the accident

How Do Wrongful Death Actions Work in Highlands Ranch, CO?

Colorado state law sets the rules for recovering money and holding the at-fault driver responsible when a pedestrian dies from their injuries. Under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-201, certain family members can file a wrongful death case and seek justice for their loved one. Our attorneys can assess your options and guide you through this process.

Recoverable damages might include:

• Economic losses, including lost income, funeral expenses, medical bills, loss of services, and lost benefits
• Non-economic losses, such as loss of companionship, emotional distress, and grief

Our attorneys at The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, understand the common causes of pedestrian accidents and how to build a case based on them. Some of the ways careless, reckless, and negligent motorists put pedestrians at risk include:

• Failing to yield at crosswalks
• Speeding in residential areas or school zones
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Making turns without checking for pedestrians crossing the street
• Backing up without looking, especially in driveways and parking lots
• Disregarding pedestrian right-of-ways
• Driving aggressively or recklessly
• Failing to leave enough room when passing a pedestrian walking along a road

Who Pays Your Pedestrian Accident Damages?

When a driver hits a pedestrian with their vehicle, the driver is often liable for the injuries and damages they cause, but their insurer pays your compensation.

Colorado law requires all vehicle owners to carry auto liability insurance if they plan to operate the vehicle on public roads. This insurance policy will cover damages and injuries they may cause to others.

According to the Colorado General Assembly, the state’s minimum liability requirements include: 

• $25,000 for bodily injury or death to any one person hurt
• $50,000 for bodily injury or death to all people hurt in a single crash
• $15,000 for property damage in any one accident​

Some of the injuries pedestrian accident victims often suffer in these collisions include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Neck and back injuries, such as herniated discs
• Broken bones 
• Internal bleeding
• Pelvic injuries
• Facial injuries, including lacerations, fractures, and dental trauma
• Amputations or limb crush injuries
• Severe lacerations and road rash
• Chest trauma

When a pedestrian suffers serious injuries, they often require emergency care. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital is a trauma facility with a Level III designation. This means the facility is equipped to handle many types of traumatic injuries, although the most serious may require treatment at a Level I or Level II facility elsewhere in the state.

Even with timely treatment, victims might have permanent disabilities or scarring from the accident. This could affect their daily life and activities going forward. Our team fights for maximum compensation for these victims based on their medical bills, lasting injuries, and other damages.

When you trust a pedestrian accident attorney from our team with your Highlands Ranch collision case, you can count on us to take the necessary steps to build a convincing case and fight for the compensation you need. Some of the steps we can take include:

• Investigating the accident and gathering all available evidence
• Filing paperwork
• Identifying all liable parties
• Proving negligence
• Negotiating with insurance companies or filing a lawsuit if needed

Our attorneys know how to identify, preserve, analyze, and organize all the available evidence into a compelling case to present to the insurance company or the jury at trial.

Some evidence that might play a role in your pedestrian accident case includes:

• Police accident reports, often filed by officers from the Highlands Ranch substation
• Surveillance or dashcam footage, when available
• Eyewitness statements
• Photos of the scene and vehicle damage
• An accident scene survey
• Medical records
• Accident reconstruction data
• Expert witness testimony, such as from medical professionals
• Documentation of damages