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Englewood Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Who Take Cases to Trial

Being struck by a vehicle on South Broadway, along Hampden Avenue, or crossing Santa Fe Drive leaves pedestrians with catastrophic injuries and insurers determined to blame the person on foot. CGH Injury Lawyers serves Englewood and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office, builds your pedestrian claim to its full value, and files in the 18th Judicial District when an insurer will not be fair.

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Being hit by a car while walking in Englewood, whether crossing Hampden Avenue at a South Broadway intersection, cutting through the Englewood City Center parking area, or walking along the South Platte River Trail corridor, puts you against an insurer whose first move is often to call the person on foot a jaywalker. Colorado law says otherwise.

  • Every intersection in Colorado is a legal crosswalk. Under C.R.S. 42-4-802, drivers must yield to pedestrians at both marked and unmarked crossings, so the absence of painted lines at a Hampden Avenue side street is not a defense for a driver who failed to yield.
  • You can still recover even if you were partly at fault. Colorado's modified comparative fault rule under C.R.S. 13-21-111 reduces your damages by your share of fault, but you can recover anything as long as your share is less than 50 percent. Found 49 percent at fault, you still recover 51 percent of your damages.
  • Your own auto policy may cover you as a pedestrian. Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can apply to pedestrian injuries when the driver has no insurance, too little insurance, or flees the scene after hitting you.

CGH Injury Lawyers represents people struck while walking across Englewood and throughout Arapahoe County, from our Denver office. We move fast on evidence, pull traffic camera footage from South Broadway and Hampden before cities overwrite it, and challenge every insurance adjuster who tries to shift blame onto the person on foot. No upfront fees and a free first consultation.

Your right of way

Colorado pedestrian right-of-way law and how it applies on Englewood streets

C.R.S. 42-4-802 is the foundation of every pedestrian accident claim in Colorado. It sets out when a driver must yield to a person on foot, and it applies just as fully on South Broadway and Santa Fe Drive as it does on any Denver street.

Under C.R.S. 42-4-802, a driver approaching any crosswalk must yield the right of way to a pedestrian who is in the crosswalk or close enough to it to be in danger. Once a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk, every vehicle moving in the same direction must stop and stay stopped until that person has safely crossed. A driver cannot pass a vehicle that has already stopped to let a pedestrian cross. That rule matters on multi-lane stretches of Hampden Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, where the second-lane driver who did not see you because the first lane stopped is typically at fault.

  • The duty to yield applies at marked crosswalks with painted lines and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections, including the many side-street intersections feeding onto Hampden Avenue and South Broadway where no striping exists.
  • Pedestrians have corresponding duties under C.R.S. 42-4-803: when crossing outside a crosswalk, the pedestrian must yield to vehicles, and traffic signals must be obeyed when present. A violation of those duties does not automatically bar recovery; comparative fault still applies.
  • Drivers making left or right turns have a separate obligation to watch for pedestrians in crosswalks throughout the turn. Left-hook turns at busy Englewood intersections are a common source of serious pedestrian injuries.

Where Englewood pedestrians are at greatest risk

The crossings, corridors, and conditions that produce the most serious pedestrian injuries in Englewood

Englewood's street grid mixes high-speed arterials, commercial truck corridors, and busy entertainment and trail areas. Each creates a distinct pedestrian hazard that shapes how fault is assigned and how a claim is built.

  1. South Broadway and the Gothic Theatre corridor

    South Broadway between Hampden Avenue and Oxford Avenue draws heavy foot traffic, especially on evenings and weekends near the Gothic Theatre and the surrounding restaurant and bar district. Drivers traveling South Broadway at night in mixed-use commercial traffic routinely misjudge pedestrian crossing distances at signalized and unsignalized intersections. An attorney investigates signal timing, crossing distance, and driver speed to show the driver had adequate time and distance to stop.

  2. US 285 / Hampden Avenue crossings

    US 285 / Hampden Avenue was flagged by a multi-agency Mobility and Safety Study for documented crash frequency. The same high-speed, high-volume conditions that produce car crashes on Hampden create serious danger for anyone on foot attempting to cross. Multi-lane crossings require every stopped vehicle to wait, but a driver in the far lane who does not see a pedestrian crossing from behind a stopped vehicle is exactly the wave-through scenario that C.R.S. 42-4-802 prohibits.

  3. Santa Fe Drive (US 85) and industrial access points

    Santa Fe Drive carries heavy commercial truck traffic through Englewood from industrial areas to the south. Truck drivers operating large commercial vehicles have significant blind spots, longer stopping distances, and less lateral visibility than passenger car drivers. A pedestrian crossing near a Santa Fe Drive access road or a commercial entrance along the corridor faces risks that ordinary street crossings do not present, and claims involving commercial trucks require a separate analysis of federal motor carrier safety regulations.

  4. South Platte River Trail and Bear Creek Trail connections

    The South Platte River Trail and Bear Creek Trail see heavy pedestrian and cyclist traffic throughout the Englewood corridor. Where those trails cross streets or parking areas, drivers emerging from the trail-adjacent commercial properties near the Englewood City Center often fail to yield to trail users stepping into the roadway. These are legal crossings governed by the same C.R.S. 42-4-802 yield requirement.

  5. Parking areas around Englewood City Center

    Parking lot and access-road pedestrian strikes follow different liability rules because the incident occurs on private property, but drivers still have a duty to watch for people on foot. Backing vehicles, distracted drivers, and cars entering or exiting fast-food and retail driveways along South Broadway and near the Englewood City Center contribute to pedestrian injuries that qualify for compensation under Colorado negligence law.

Englewood, Arapahoe County

We know Englewood: the crossing where you were hit, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case may be filed

Every Englewood pedestrian accident claim has a local shape determined by the specific street, the available trauma care, and the court that would hear a lawsuit. Here is the ground we work on.

Trauma Care

Craig Hospital and HCA HealthONE Swedish

Craig Hospital at 3425 S. Clarkson Street in Englewood is one of the world's leading rehabilitation centers for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Pedestrians struck by vehicles at speed frequently sustain exactly the injuries Craig Hospital specializes in treating. The medical records and life-care plans produced at Craig document future rehabilitation costs that form the backbone of a long-term damages claim. HCA HealthONE Swedish, also serving the south Denver and Arapahoe County corridor, treats serious orthopedic, neurological, and internal injuries from Englewood-area crashes. When those records show the need for future surgeries, assistive devices, or ongoing therapy, we build those documented costs into your claim from the start.

High-Risk Pedestrian Corridors

South Broadway, Hampden Avenue, and Santa Fe Drive

South Broadway through Englewood is a mixed commercial and entertainment corridor where pedestrian crossings and vehicle traffic compete for the same space at all hours. US 285 / Hampden Avenue was flagged by a multi-agency Mobility and Safety Study for documented crash frequency, and its multi-lane design creates the wave-through conditions that produce the most common pedestrian fatality pattern. US 85 / Santa Fe Drive carries heavy commercial truck traffic, adding blind-spot and stopping-distance hazards specific to pedestrians crossing near commercial access points. Surveillance footage from these corridors is often overwritten within 30 to 90 days. We request it immediately after an accident is reported to us.

Courthouse

18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court

Pedestrian accident lawsuits arising in Englewood are filed in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado, Arapahoe County District Court. The court sits at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, or the Arapahoe County Courthouse, 1790 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. Defense firms and insurance adjusters who handle Arapahoe County pedestrian cases know this court and its jury pools. So do we. CGH Injury Lawyers files and tries pedestrian accident cases in the 18th Judicial District directly from our Denver office.

After the accident

What to do after being struck by a vehicle in Englewood

The actions you take in the hours after a pedestrian accident in Englewood directly shape the strength of your claim. These five steps protect your health and preserve evidence before it disappears.

  1. Call 911 immediately

    Englewood is served by the Englewood Police Department, and state highways including US 285, US 85, and I-25 fall under Colorado State Patrol jurisdiction. A police report creates an official record of the crash, the at-fault vehicle, and the condition of the scene. Get the report number before leaving. If the driver fled, give the dispatcher as much detail about the vehicle as possible while the scene is fresh.

  2. Go to the hospital, even if you feel fine

    Pedestrian accident injuries are frequently more severe than they appear immediately after impact. Traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, spinal cord damage, and serious fractures can all have delayed symptom onset. Craig Hospital and HCA HealthONE Swedish are the major treatment facilities serving the Englewood corridor. A gap in medical treatment after a pedestrian accident gives an insurer a direct argument that your injuries were not caused by the collision.

  3. Document the scene

    Photograph the vehicle that struck you, the crosswalk or intersection, skid marks, traffic signals or signage, and your visible injuries. On South Broadway, Hampden, or Santa Fe Drive, note which lane the vehicle was traveling, whether it was turning, and whether any commercial trucks were involved. Collect contact information from witnesses while they are still present.

  4. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurer

    The at-fault driver's insurer will contact you quickly. Do not agree to a recorded statement, sign any authorization, or accept any early settlement before an attorney has reviewed the full picture of your injuries and your case. Early settlements are almost always for far less than your claim is worth.

  5. Contact a pedestrian accident attorney

    The three-year filing deadline for motor vehicle claims under C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n) means evidence preservation starts now. Surveillance footage from intersections along South Broadway, Hampden, and Santa Fe Drive is commonly overwritten within 30 to 90 days. If a city or county vehicle or a public entity was involved, you may need to file a written notice of claim within 182 days of discovering the injury under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-109(1). A free consultation costs you nothing.

Compensation

What compensation can you recover after an Englewood pedestrian accident?

Colorado law lets injured pedestrians recover two broad categories of damages: economic losses you can document with bills and records, and non-economic losses for the human cost of a serious injury. For the most catastrophic pedestrian injuries, the uncapped economic losses often represent the largest part of the recovery.

Economic damages (no cap)

  • Medical expenses, past and future
  • Craig Hospital rehabilitation and long-term care
  • Lost wages and lost income
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Assistive devices and home modifications
  • Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the injury

Non-economic damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and PTSD
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Loss of consortium for a spouse or family member

For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5. Compensation for physical impairment and disfigurement is not subject to that cap at all. Economic damages, including Craig Hospital rehabilitation costs and lost future income, are never capped. In pedestrian accidents producing catastrophic injuries, the documented economic losses frequently exceed the non-economic cap and represent the largest piece of the claim.

When a pedestrian accident in Englewood takes a life, surviving family members can bring a wrongful death claim under Colorado law. For wrongful death claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, non-economic damages are capped at $2,125,000 under C.R.S. 13-21-203(1)(a). Economic losses, including lost future income and medical expenses, are not capped. The deadline to file a wrongful death claim in Colorado is two years under C.R.S. 13-80-102. CGH Injury Lawyers handles wrongful death claims arising from Englewood pedestrian accidents from our Denver office.

Partly at fault?

What if you were partly at fault for the Englewood pedestrian accident?

Insurance adjusters routinely use the word "jaywalking" to blame injured pedestrians and justify low offers. Even when a pedestrian crossed mid-block, stepped into the street suddenly, or did not use a marked crosswalk, Colorado law still allows a recovery as long as the pedestrian was less than 50 percent at fault.

The 50 percent bar rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111)

  • Found 0 percent at fault, you recover 100 percent of your damages.
  • Found 20 percent at fault, you recover 80 percent of your damages.
  • Found 49 percent at fault, you recover 51 percent of your damages.
  • Found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing.

A driver who was speeding on South Broadway, distracted by a phone on Hampden, or failing to watch for pedestrians near the Gothic Theatre corridor can carry the majority of fault even when the pedestrian crossed outside a marked line. We use accident reconstruction, witness statements, traffic camera footage from South Broadway and Hampden Avenue intersections, and vehicle data to show what the driver actually saw or should have seen before the impact.

Your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can also protect you as a pedestrian when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little insurance. Colorado UM/UIM claims for pedestrians are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. We identify every available source of recovery, including your own policy, before advising you on what your case is worth.

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Your team

The team handling your Englewood pedestrian accident case

CGH Injury Lawyers is a eight-attorney Colorado firm founded in 2016, formerly Cheney Galluzzi and Howard. Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has tried over 25 cases to verdict. Timothy G. Tarr has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 2023. Every Englewood pedestrian accident case is handled by a licensed Colorado attorney, not a paralegal. We serve Englewood and all of Arapahoe County from our Denver office, visiting accident scenes, pulling camera footage, and filing in the 18th Judicial District when an insurer will not be fair. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Englewood pedestrian accident, frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a lawsuit after being hit by a car in Englewood?

In most cases you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n), which governs claims arising from the use or operation of a motor vehicle. A shorter timeline applies when a government vehicle or public entity was involved: the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. 24-10-109(1)) requires written notice of your claim within 182 days of discovering the injury, running from the date you discovered the injury, not necessarily the date of the accident. Different rules may apply when the injured person is a minor. Contact an attorney as soon as possible, because surveillance footage and witness memories degrade quickly.

What if I was crossing outside a marked crosswalk on South Broadway or Hampden?

Crossing outside a marked crosswalk does not end your right to compensation. Under C.R.S. 42-4-803, pedestrians crossing mid-block must yield to vehicles, and that duty can contribute to your share of fault in a comparative negligence analysis. But Colorado's modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111) allows you to recover as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent. A driver who was speeding, distracted, or impaired can still bear most of the fault even when you crossed in a location without painted lines. We use crash reconstruction and camera footage to build that case.

Where would my Englewood pedestrian accident lawsuit be filed?

Pedestrian accident lawsuits arising in Englewood are filed in the 18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court. The court sits at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, or the Arapahoe County Courthouse, 1790 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. CGH Injury Lawyers handles Arapahoe County District Court cases directly from our Denver office. Most pedestrian accident claims settle before a lawsuit is filed, but we prepare every case for trial from the beginning.

Can my own car insurance cover me even though I was on foot?

Yes. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own auto policy, that coverage can apply even though you were walking when you were hit. It provides compensation when the at-fault driver has no insurance, inadequate limits, or fled the scene. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. Check your policy declarations page, and let us review it with you during your free consultation.

Is there a cap on pain and suffering damages in a Colorado pedestrian accident case?

For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5. Compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement is not subject to that cap. Economic damages, including medical bills, Craig Hospital rehabilitation costs, and lost wages, are never capped. In serious pedestrian accident cases, the uncapped economic losses often make up the largest portion of what a family recovers.

Does CGH have an office in Englewood?

CGH Injury Lawyers does not have an Englewood office. We represent Englewood pedestrian accident clients from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. Englewood is a service-area city. We come to you, coordinate directly with Englewood-area treating physicians and insurers, and file cases in Arapahoe County District Court when needed. You do not need to travel to us for the work to get done.

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