Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Colorado
Pedestrians struck by cars often suffer serious injuries through no fault of their own. You may be entitled to compensation — an attorney can evaluate your situation. Answers below cover how Colorado handles these matters.
Pedestrian Accident: what's different in Colorado
The law that applies to these matters is largely state law — here's how Colorado approaches them.
Filing deadlines in Colorado
In Colorado, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically two years (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102), but exceptions can shorten or extend that window — claims involving government entities, minors, or delayed discovery often follow different rules. This is general information only — an attorney licensed in Colorado can confirm what actually applies to your situation.
Colorado is a fault-based auto insurance state
Colorado follows a traditional fault-based (tort) system: the at-fault driver’s liability insurance is typically the primary source of compensation, and proving what happened matters from day one. Your own coverage — like uninsured-motorist protection — can also come into play.
How Colorado treats shared fault
Colorado applies a comparative-fault approach, so sharing some responsibility for what happened does not automatically end a claim. The details — including any percentage thresholds — are set by Colorado law, and an attorney can explain how they apply to your facts.
Statutes of limitation in Colorado — general information
Colorado's general personal-injury limitations period is set by Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102. Deadlines vary by claim type and circumstances, and exceptions can shorten or extend them — an attorney can confirm what applies to your specific situation. Statutory information last reviewed 2026-06-04.
Everything on this page is general jurisdictional information only — not legal advice, and not a statement about any specific case or deadline. Laws change; an attorney licensed in Colorado can confirm the current rules and how they apply to you.
Sound familiar?
No protection at all
A pedestrian has nothing between them and the vehicle — injuries are often severe even at low speeds.
Whose insurance even applies?
The driver’s policy, your own auto policy, and other coverage may all be in play. It gets confusing fast.
Disputes over the crosswalk
Drivers and insurers may argue about signals, right of way, or where you were walking.
Hit-and-run situations
If the driver fled, you may still have options through your own or a family member’s coverage.
What compensation may cover
Every situation is different — nothing here is a promise of any outcome or amount. Depending on the facts and Colorado law, compensation in cases like these may cover:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment
- Lost wages during recovery
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
Worth knowing
Pedestrian injuries tend to be disproportionately serious because there is no vehicle structure absorbing the impact. Right-of-way rules, crosswalk laws, and available insurance coverage differ by state — an attorney can evaluate which rules and policies apply to what happened to you.
General information only — not legal advice, and not a prediction about any specific case. An attorney licensed in Colorado can evaluate your situation.
Common questions — pedestrian accident in Colorado
How long do I have to take action in Colorado?
In Colorado, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is typically two years (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102), but exceptions can shorten or extend that window depending on the facts, who is involved, and the exact type of claim. This is general information only — an attorney licensed in Colorado can confirm the deadline that applies to your situation.
Do I need a Colorado lawyer?
Attorneys are licensed state by state. A matter arising in Colorado is generally governed by Colorado law and handled in its courts and agencies, so an attorney licensed for Colorado is positioned to advise on it. When you use CaseSolo Connect, participating attorneys are matched for your state.
I was hit outside a crosswalk. Do I still have options?
Possibly. Being outside a crosswalk does not automatically make a pedestrian at fault — drivers still owe a duty of care. An attorney can evaluate how your state’s rules apply.
The driver fled the scene. What now?
Hit-and-run situations may still involve recoverable claims — for example through uninsured motorist coverage. An attorney can evaluate what coverage may exist.
Whose insurance pays for a pedestrian’s injuries?
It depends on the state and the policies involved — potentially the driver’s liability coverage, your own auto policy, or others. An attorney can sort out what applies.
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