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If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, you deserve justice and could seek economic, non-economic, and potentially punitive damages through an injury claim. State law awards damages in Broomfield pedestrian accidents even when you share partial fault, making legal strategy and documentation critical to securing compensation.
At Arckey & Steele, we handle complex injury matters and bring extensive courtroom experience to pedestrian collision cases. Our pedestrian injury attorneys could help you demand compensation under state law.
Economic damages compensate you for the tangible losses you have suffered directly caused by the accident. You can typically recover medical expenses incurred immediately after the collision, such as:
In addition, future medical costs qualify when your injuries require long‑term care, ongoing rehabilitation, or durable medical equipment, including travel costs to attend appointments for this care. In some cases, expenses for home or vehicle modifications, such as installing ramps or handrails, also qualify for payment.
If your pedestrian collision in Broomfield forced you to miss work or if your injury permanently affects your ability to earn, you could also seek compensation for lost wages and loss of earning capacity, which is especially significant if you are young or in a specialized career.
Property damage is also an economic element, allowing you to recover the cost of repairing or replacing personal items damaged in the accident, such as shoes, a phone, or walking aids.
Non-economic damages address harm that is difficult to quantify. You may be compensated for pain and suffering, which is the physical pain you have endured because of the collision and the recovery process. Restitution for emotional distress recognizes anxiety, depression, or trauma arising from the collision and its aftermath. Disfigurement or scarring also falls under non-economic damages. Loss of enjoyment of life applies when your injury prevents you from enjoying activities you previously pursued.
Punitive damages are rare, only available in court, and aim to punish particularly reckless or egregious conduct and deter similar wrongs. Your Broomfield lawyer could advise you whether punitive damages are possible in the context of the injuries you sustained while you were walking or jogging.
Liability for pedestrian collisions depends on statutes and the degree of fault. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 42‑4‑802, drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and intersections, and violations of this rule can support negligence claims. While drivers are usually at fault, insurance companies may try to assign partial blame to you under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑111, which is a modified comparative fault rule. They may attempt to reduce your compensation by alleging, for example, that you were distracted when walking or jogging in Broomfield and therefore contributed to the accident.
Courts and insurers examine the conduct of both parties to assign fault. For example, they review evidence to determine whether the driver was speeding or distracted, and whether you obeyed signals or crossed in an unsafe location. Evidence could include:
Our lawyers scrutinize all possible evidence to challenge wrongful accusations against you and seek maximum damages on your behalf.
Our attorneys calculate a fair compensation demand by combining economic and non-economic damages—plus any potential punitive damages—and adjusting for your share of fault (if any). Insurers often attempt to reduce compensation payments, but detailed injury narratives, a coherent medical history, and credible expert testimony help us maximize your damages. Our Broomfield lawyers could build a strong case to secure full and fair damages if a motorist hits you when you are using the sidewalk or crossing the road.
Arckey & Steele has a history of success in injury litigation, including a seven-figure settlement for a cyclist with head and leg injuries and a six-figure resolution in a pedestrian auto negligence case. In short, we could win you the compensation you deserve. We could explain the potential damages in Broomfield pedestrian accidents you may pursue, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Schedule a free case review with one of our experienced lawyers today.
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