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Injuries & Headphones: Are Pedestrians Required to Be Aware of Their Surroundings in Colorado?

Posted on February 21, 2022 in
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable population on the road. If a pedestrian gets hit by a motor vehicle, the injuries can be catastrophic. Many pedestrian collisions in Colorado are fatal; in 2017, 92 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents. The number of pedestrian collisions in Colorado has increased significantly in recent years –...
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Colorado pedestrian accident victims need aggressive advocates

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
In any collision with a motor vehicle, a Colorado pedestrian can suffer severe injuries or be killed. The range of injuries from pedestrian accidents includes spinal cord, brain injuries and fractures. Despite being at the mercy of motor vehicles, pedestrians are often the ones blamed by insurance companies for the injuries they sustain. They...
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Hit-and-run accidents can pose their own set of challenges

Posted on March 28, 2018 in
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are required by Colorado law to remain at the scene of the crash until certain steps are complete. You may be required to exchange information with other people involved in the accident and to report the accident to law enforcement authorities. If there is...
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On Halloween, the Risk of Child Pedestrian Accident Doubles, NHTSA Warns

Posted on October 31, 2015 in
Kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year, a Lakewood personal injury lawyer notes. Here's how to keep them safe this year. Halloween can be wonderful time to don costumes and enjoy fun frights. For the parents of trick-or-treaters, however, there is...
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Injured pedestrians can recover damages from negligent drivers

Posted on May 4, 2015 in
Pedestrians face danger every time they cross a street. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that in 2012 over 75,000 pedestrians were injured by motor vehicles. Close to 5,000 people die each year in pedestrian accidents.Denver pedestrians who are injured by motor vehicles may be able to recover damages if a driver's negligence...
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