According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, pedestrian accident fatalities have increased by 98.4% between 2015 and 2025. Unfortunately, many of these accidents occur as a direct result of careless drivers who do not share the road safely with pedestrians.Â
When you or someone you love is hurt while walking, serious or even fatal injuries could result, as pedestrians have no protection from the impact. If this happens to you, you have a legal right to take action to recover compensation if a careless driver caused the incident to occur.
A Windsor pedestrian accident lawyer at Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help in these difficult situations. We have recovered millions in compensation for injured pedestrians, including a recent $3.3 million settlement when our client was hit by an uninsured motorist and suffered catastrophic injuries.Â
We’ll put our legal knowledge to work on your Windsor accident case, so give us a call or contact us online today.Â
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Windsor, CO
Pedestrian accidents can occur for many reasons, but some of the most common causes of these crashes include:
- Speeding drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Failure to yield the right of way at crosswalks
- Fatigued drivers
- Intoxicated drivers
- Poor visibility
- Complex intersections
When a driver is to blame for the accident, the injured pedestrian or their loved ones may be able to recover compensation from the at-fault motorist. Colorado is a fault state, so there is no threshold for seriousness or injuries that you must meet to be able to make a claim against a driver who caused you harm.
If road design or maintenance was the cause, it may be possible to take action against those responsible for creating the dangerous conditions that led to the crash. However, if a government agency is involved, special rules apply that can make your claim more complex.
How Can a Windsor, CO Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Help You?
A Windsor pedestrian accident lawyer at Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can support you from day one in building a strong claim and fighting for justice. Our firm will:
- Gather evidence to build your case: This includes police reports, medical records, witness testimony, debris from the crash scene, toxicology reports, cell phone logs, and more.Â
- Identify defendants: There may be multiple parties liable for your losses, including a careless driver, their employer if they were working when the incident happened, those who designed the vehicle or its parts if mechanical failure contributed to the accident, or those responsible for road design and maintenance.Â
- Negotiate a settlement: Many cases settle outside of court if the defendant’s insurer is willing to accept responsibility and make a fair offer of compensation. We have strong negotiating skills, and insurers know we don’t back down.
- Go to court to fight for you: We are experienced litigators. Our skilled personal injury attorneys near Windsor have won millions on behalf of clients.Â
Contact Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC is here and ready to represent you if you or someone you love was hurt while walking. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with a Windsor pedestrian accident lawyer who will fight for you.