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A pedestrian accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are crossing a street, walking through a parking lot, or heading to work in Denver. The next, you are facing serious injuries, medical treatment, lost income, and uncertainty about your future.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Denver pedestrian accident lawyers have spent decades helping injured pedestrians and their families hold negligent drivers accountable. We investigate the crash, gather critical evidence, and fight for the full compensation our clients deserve.
If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, contact us for a free consultation. We handle pedestrian injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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What Should I Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Denver?
If a car hits you, seek medical care immediately, even if your injuries seem minor. Call the police and request an official crash report. Take photos of the scene, collect witness contact information, and avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
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Your Rights as a Pedestrian in Colorado
C.R.S. § 42-4-802: Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Once a pedestrian enters a crosswalk, drivers in all lanes moving in the same direction must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely crossed. Drivers approaching from behind a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk may not pass or overtake that vehicle.
Unmarked Crosswalks: Every intersection where two roadways meet and sidewalks are present is considered an unmarked crosswalk under Colorado law. Drivers have the same legal duty to yield at unmarked intersections as at painted crossings.
Duty of Care: Drivers are required to use care to avoid hitting a pedestrian at all times, not just in crosswalks. Even if a pedestrian crosses outside of a designated crossing, a driver who was speeding, distracted, or impaired may still bear significant legal responsibility.
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Most pedestrian accident cases start with an insurance claim against the at-fault driver. If the driver was uninsured or fled the scene, Colorado law (C.R.S. § 10-4-609) treats the fleeing driver as an uninsured motorist. You may be able to file a claim under your own UM/UIM coverage. Because UM/UIM coverage follows the insured person rather than the vehicle, it can apply even when you were on foot at the time of the crash. Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage may also help with immediate medical bills regardless of fault.
Popular Question
Who is at fault when a pedestrian is hit by a car?
In many cases, the driver is at fault for failing to yield, speeding, or driving while impaired. However, liability can also extend to employers (if the driver was working) or government entities (due to poorly maintained roads or malfunctioning traffic signals)
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What if the accident involved a government vehicle or a poorly maintained road?
Claims against government entities in Colorado are governed by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. § 24-10-109). You may be required to file a formal notice of claim within 182 days of the accident. Missing this deadline may bar your claim entirely. Contact an attorney as soon as possible if a government vehicle or road defect was involved.
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Our attorneys have spent over decades fighting for people hurt in pedestrian accidents. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases.
Our founding attorneys used to defend drivers and insurance companies in pedestrian accident cases. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured pedestrians like you. We know the tactics they use to deny pedestrian injury claims, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.* For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Denver.
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Drivers who fail to yield, run signals, or speed through crosswalks where pedestrians have the right of way.
Collisions involving turning vehicles, signal violations, and pedestrians lawfully crossing at marked intersections.
Pedestrians struck by reversing or poorly handled vehicles in parking areas, grocery stores, shopping centers, and residential driveways.
Cases where the driver fled the scene. We help victims pursue compensation through UM or UIM coverage and other available options.
Children and parents struck near schools, playgrounds, and recreation areas where safety laws require extra care from drivers.
Busy foot-traffic areas such as Uptown, Deep Ellum, and the Central Business District where people and vehicles often cross paths.
Pedestrians struck on or near highways, access roads, and other fast corridors in Denver High Injury Network.
Pedestrians struck by Uber, Lyft, delivery vans, or other commercial vehicles where employer liability may also apply.
Cases where the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash.
Crashes on corridors like Buckner Boulevard, Northwest Highway, Loop 12, and other streets with documented pedestrian safety issues.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Colorado. That deadline is set by the state’s statute of limitations. If your claim involves a government vehicle or employee, such as a city bus or municipal vehicle, you may need to file a formal notice of claim within six months. Missing these deadlines can stop you from recovering compensation, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as you can.
You do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, and doing so can hurt your case. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions that can shift blame or minimize your injuries. Before talking with any insurer, including your own, it is smart to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney. An attorney can handle those calls and protect your rights.
Colorado comparative negligence rules still apply. Even if you were crossing outside a marked crosswalk, you may still recover compensation if the driver was more at fault than you were. Drivers also have a general duty under Colorado law to avoid hitting pedestrians, even when the pedestrian is not in a crosswalk. The facts matter, and an attorney can help decide how fault may be divided in your case.
Depending on the facts, you may be able to recover medical expenses, past and future, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and disfigurement. In cases involving especially reckless conduct, exemplary damages may also be available. Pedestrian injuries are often serious and long-lasting, so it is important to document every loss carefully.
When a pedestrian accident causes death, surviving family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim under Colorado law. Spouses, children, and parents of the deceased are usually eligible claimants. A wrongful death claim can seek compensation for financial losses, loss of companionship, and the emotional harm caused by the loss. The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death. An attorney can explain your options and guide your family through the process.
Your first consultation with Frenkel & Frenkel is free. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win. There are no upfront costs and no out-of-pocket legal fees while the case is pending. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can investigate the crash, gather evidence before it disappears, identify every party that may be responsible, handle communications with insurance companies, work with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists, negotiate for a fair settlement, and take the case to trial if needed. When you are focused on healing from serious injuries, having an attorney manage the legal side can make a real difference in both the case result and your peace of mind.
