Statistics show that this year, approximately 5,000 pedestrians will be involved in a fatal traffic accident and another 70,000 will suffer injuries. Additionally, nearly half of all deaths resulting from pedestrian accidents occur between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., when children typically are returning home from school. Given these startling figures, it just doesn't seem safe to walk in crosswalks or even on sidewalks anymore. Fortunately, a pedestrian accident lawyer at Bachus & Schanker, LLC in Colorado can help pedestrian accident victims. An attorney at our firm may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, physical and emotional suffering, funeral expenses (in cases of wrongful death), and other damages.

Pedestrian Accident Laws

A knowledgeable pedestrian injury and accident attorney at Bachus & Schanker, LLC in Colorado can investigate you case and evaluate your claim. Our lawyers know that even though laws are in place to protect pedestrians, drivers still speed, drive recklessly, lose control of their vehicles, and fail to obey traffic laws, putting pedestrians at serious risk for injury. However, drivers are responsible for exercising a reasonable level of care while operating their vehicles and for adhering to traffic regulations. If they fail to do so, they may be held legally liable for any accidents or injuries that result. If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, it is essential that you speak with an attorney regarding your legal rights.

There are also many misconceptions surrounding pedestrian law, such as that drivers are not at fault if they hit pedestrians who are jaywalking. The truth is that drivers who strike jaywalking pedestrians may still be at fault. Although pedestrians are also responsible for exercising reasonable care to maintain their own safety, several factors can influence who is at fault for accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles. A pedestrian accident lawyer at our convenient Denver, Colorado location can assist injury victims from throughout the state. A pedestrian accident lawyer at our firm can also help file a claim for the family of a victim involved in a fatal accident.