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Broomfield pedestrian accident injuries often result in catastrophic losses and complex legal disputes. Our pedestrian accident attorneys at Arckey & Steele handle serious personal injury matters by drawing on our long-standing reputation for trial work and focused client attention. Here is what you need to know about common injuries from pedestrian accidents and how we are uniquely positioned to represent injured walkers and joggers, including you.
When a car hits someone while walking, they often collide with the vehicle, pavement, and other nearby objects. A Broomfield driver’s failure to yield, running a red light, or failing to watch for pedestrians in crosswalks are common scenarios that lead to serious, life-changing, and costly injuries. Some common injuries our pedestrian accident attorneys could help you pursue fair compensation for include the following.
When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, one of the most severe outcomes is a spinal cord injury. Damage to the spinal cord can lead to partial or complete paralysis, loss of sensation, and long‑term need for physical therapy, adaptive devices, or home modifications.
Under Colorado law, a plaintiff must prove negligence, typically that the driver breached a duty of care and that breach caused the spinal cord damage. In litigation, we find medical experts to testify on causation and defend against challenges suggesting that preexisting conditions contributed to the injury.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are another frequent and devastating consequence of collisions. Victims may suffer from a variety of concerns, including:
Courts in Colorado will consider whether a driver’s conduct rose to a level of recklessness in some cases, which could support claims for punitive damages in cases involving TBIs.
Soft tissue injuries, such as torn ligaments, strains of muscles, or whiplash, are common even in lower‑speed collisions. These injuries might not show up immediately on imaging, but they can cause persistent pain, limited motion, or aggravation of underlying conditions. Since soft tissue injuries are often more disputed, up-to-date medical records and expert opinions are crucial.
Pedestrians who survive a collision often experience psychological trauma, such as post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia, loss of appetite, or suicidal ideation. Emotional and mental injury damages are recognized in Colorado tort law, but proving them requires credible psychiatric or psychological expert testimony and the support of a strong legal team to showcase the extent of the harm done to you.
Broken bones are among the most visible injuries in pedestrian collisions. Fractures of legs, arms, ribs, pelvis, or vertebrae could demand orthopedic intervention, surgery, internal fixation, or extended rehabilitation. Our lawyers could retain orthopedic experts to show the extent of damage and the projected future care you need.
Getting medical treatment should always be the priority following a pedestrian accident. However, once you begin treatment and are stabilized, your attention should turn toward your legal rights. After all, you should not have to pay for injuries that someone else caused.
In Colorado, at-fault drivers are responsible for covering your losses, and you can pursue compensation through their liability insurance coverage. Our attorneys could handle all insurance communications for you, presenting a strong claim supported by evidence and negotiating for a fair settlement that represents the full extent of your damages. If insurers will not make a favorable offer, we will not hesitate to initiate litigation and fight for you.
You should not be left to deal with the consequences of your Broomfield pedestrian accident injuries alone. Arckey & Steele brings significant litigation experience to personal injury cases, and we are here to answer your questions and assess your best legal options to get your case moving forward. Contact us now to schedule a free legal consultation.