Colorado Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Colorado Springs Pedestrian Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 100,000 pedestrian accidents occur annually. When pedestrians "go up against" cars, trucks, or even motorcycles, they tend to suffer serious injuries and death at a far greater rate than do motorists who collide with other motorists. This is because pedestrians have no protection and because they are so much lighter than the massive vehicles that hit them.
Motorists must yield right of way.
Given how vulnerable pedestrians are, it is the responsibility of motor vehicle operators to avoid them at nearly all costs. A pedestrian usually must be granted the right of way, unless there is some extreme extenuating circumstance.
Partial responsibility
In some cases, a motorist might claim that a pedestrian was partially responsible for an accident in Colorado Springs. Even still, if the motorist was in any way responsible for the injury or accident, he or she can be held liable under the law for some amount of damage.
Common causes of pedestrian accidents in Colorado
- Pedestrians crossing streets at unmarked zones
- Driver distraction, either due to fatigue, the radio, texting, other traffic events, the scenery, a cell phone conversation, etc.
- Drunk driving
- Unclear signage
- Malfunctioning vehicle equipment -- a driver hits a pedestrian as a result of a faulty accelerator, breaking system, or other vehicle feature
- Natural disaster/weather
Other facts about CO pedestrian accidents
- Pedestrian accidents are more common in the city, but they are more deadly in the country. This is because, in the city, there are more cars, but they go at a slower rate.
- Teenager drivers are more likely than people of other age groups to hit pedestrians.
- Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur at night and on the weekends and holidays than during other times.
- According to author Steven Levitt, it is more dangerous (per mile traveled) to walk under the influence of alcohol than it is to drive DUI.
If you got hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may have excellent legal recourse available to get compensation for your injuries, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Look to the firm of attorney Timothy Bussey. Mr. Bussey is one of Colorado Springs, Colorado's most esteemed personal injury lawyers. He has tried over 100 cases, and he provides free and confidential consultations for pedestrian accidents. Call now at 719-475-2555 or contact us online.
Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer Timothy Bussey at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado represents clients in Colorado Springs and throughout El Paso County, including the cities of Fountain, Manitou Springs, and Monument.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2555
Fax: (719) 475-0046