Pedestrian Accident Cases in Colorado Springs
Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injuries
Distracted, drunk or speeding drivers cause the most accidents that involve pedestrians. The majority of victims of pedestrian accidents are children and many of those children tragically lose their lives or suffer serious injuries. A pedestrian has essentially no protection during a motor vehicle collision. Pedestrians struck and injured by an automobile or motorcycle often require hospitalization and long-term rehabilitation to try to address the severe injuries they have suffered. Surviving family members of victims killed in pedestrian accidents suffer terribly from the loss of a loved one. Victims or their families should contact a
Colorado Springs personal injury attorney for legal guidance regarding the steps to take following a pedestrian accident. Anderson, Hemmat & Levine, LLC represents many victims and families of pedestrian accident victims.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrian accidents can cause significant injuries including:
- Broken or crushed bones
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain damage
- Amputations
- Coma or death
A pedestrian accident due to driver negligence or recklessness may be an issue of liability. An individual who causes an accident with injuries or deaths may be responsible to the victims for damages in the form of lost earnings, medical costs, and pain and suffering. In the case of a fatality, damages may include loss of companionship and funeral and burial costs as well as other economic and non-economic damages.
Insurance companies usually pay for medical costs and property damage and that may be insufficient to compensate for a loss or the hardship on a household when a family member is injured and unable to work. Victims or their families should speak with an attorney following a pedestrian accident and before settling an insurance claim. Additional compensation may be available for victims or their families than an amount offered by an insurance company. An experienced personal injury attorney from our legal team can advise clients on their rights to maximum monetary compensation for injuries and losses suffered in a pedestrian accident. Make an appointment today for a consultation with a qualified pedestrian accident lawyer.
Contact a Colorado Springs pedestrian accident attorney for legal help following a pedestrian accident.