Denver Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Denver and other big cities in Colorado unfortunately suffer many car - pedestrian accidents every month. Busy streets and large populations don't always mix well together. If you have been injured in a car - pedestrian accident in Denver or Colorado, please call Klein | Frank, P.C. pedestrian accident attorney.
Common driver errors or driving misconduct
which contribute to car-pedestrian accidents include:
Disregarding a Crosswalk
Drivers who don't pay attention to crosswalks, whether at intersections or at other points in the roadway, create a significant risk of accident. Drivers should exercise appropriate care that pedestrians are not crossing the road before passing through a designated crosswalk.
Disregarding a Traffic Control Device
When drivers ignore traffic controls, particularly those which specifically relate to pedestrian traffic, they significantly increase the chances of an accident.
Disregarding a Pedestrian Already Crossing the Roadway
When a pedestrian in the roadway ahead of a car is obviously crossing the road, or has entered the driver's lane while in the process of crossing the road, drivers should exercise appropriate caution and should yield as necessary to avoid accident.
Driving While Intoxicated
Drunk drivers pose a high risk of injury to pedestrians, and there are many notorious cases where drunk drivers have caused accidents, striking pedestrians on sidewalks.
Passing a School Bus
When drivers overlook or ignore the red, flashing overhead lights on a school bus, their passing of a school bus creates a high risk of injury to children who may be disembarking from the bus.
Ignoring Traffic Controls
Although many are imperfect, pedestrian traffic controls tend to be timed such that when the signal switches from "walk" to "don't walk", a pedestrian no longer has time to safely cross the roadway. At such a time, pedestrians in the road should continue to cross, but pedestrians on the corner should wait for the next light. Similarly, if there are no pedestrian control devices, no pedestrians should enter a roadway once a traffic light controlling the intersection turns yellow. Whenever possible, cross in a crosswalk and wait for a green light.
Jaywalking
When pedestrians choose to cross the street in inappropriate or unexpected locations, they put themselves at greater risk of injury. It is best to cross in a designated crosswalk or at an intersection.
The "Darting" Child
Children sometimes "dart" into the roadway with little regard for traffic, often in pursuit of a pet, toy, or another child. Motorists should take particular care when they see children at play in a neighborhood, or when they pass a park, school, or other area which is posted as having children present.
The Parent In Pursuit
When children run into a roadway, their parent's first thought may be to rescue the child, and they may run into the road in complete disregard of oncoming traffic.
Walking On A Limited Access Highway
Pedestrian traffic on limited access highways is extremely dangerous. Highway traffic moves at high speeds, and drivers will not be expecting pedestrians. When a roadway is marked "No Pedestrians", respect that prohibition. If your vehicle breaks down on a limited access highway, and you get out to perform maintenance or to try to walk somewhere for help, you should take great care not to put yourself in danger. Attempting to cross a highway on foot is exceptionally dangerous.
Contact a Denver Pedestrian Accident Attorney
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