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Littleton, Colorado

Littleton Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Who Fight for the Full Recovery You Deserve

Struck on Santa Fe Drive, C-470, or near Arapahoe Community College? Colorado law was almost certainly on your side. We serve Littleton from our Denver office. No fee unless we win.

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If a driver struck you on US-85, at a Littleton crosswalk, or near Arapahoe Community College, the law was almost certainly on your side, even if the police report or an insurance adjuster suggested otherwise.

  • Every intersection in Colorado is a legal crosswalk. Under C.R.S. 42-4-802, drivers must yield to pedestrians at both painted and unmarked crossings. "There were no lines" is not a defense on Santa Fe Drive or anywhere else in Littleton.
  • You can still recover even if you were partly at fault. Colorado's modified comparative negligence rule (C.R.S. 13-21-111) means a driver's speed, distraction, or failure to yield on the congested US-85 corridor can outweigh a crossing mistake.
  • Your own auto policy may cover you on foot. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage often applies to pedestrian injuries in Littleton when the at-fault driver has too little insurance or flees the scene.

CGH Injury Lawyers represents pedestrian accident victims in Littleton, Arapahoe County, and across Colorado, serving Littleton from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201. We visit accident scenes, pull traffic camera footage, and challenge incomplete police reports. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Who we represent

Littleton pedestrian accident victims we help

We represent anyone struck by a vehicle on foot in the Littleton area, whether you were crossing at a marked intersection, walking along a trail crossing, or navigating a busy commercial corridor.

Common situations we handle

  • Pedestrians struck crossing US-85 / Santa Fe Drive at commercial intersections
  • Walkers hit near Arapahoe Community College on the Santa Fe Drive corridor
  • Trail users struck at South Platte River Trail road crossings
  • Pedestrians hit near Chatfield State Park on the C-470 and Wadsworth (SH-121) corridors
  • Victims of hit-and-run crashes on any Littleton road
  • Families who lost someone in a fatal pedestrian crash in Arapahoe County

Injuries our clients carry

  • Traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
  • Fractured pelvis, femur, tibia, or ankle
  • Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
  • Severe road rash and degloving injuries
  • Psychological trauma and PTSD after a serious crash
Your right of way

Colorado pedestrian law decoded for Littleton cases

Two statutes control nearly every pedestrian accident case filed in the 18th Judicial District. If you were hit in Littleton, these are the laws your attorney will build your case on.

C.R.S. 42-4-802: the driver's duty to yield

Under C.R.S. 42-4-802, a driver approaching a crosswalk must yield the right of way to any pedestrian in the crosswalk or close enough to be in danger. Once you have entered the crosswalk, all drivers moving in the same direction must stop and stay stopped until you have safely crossed. They cannot pass a vehicle that has stopped to let you cross. This rule applies on every Littleton road, from the multi-lane US-85 corridor to a quiet residential intersection near Columbine High School.

  • The duty to yield applies at marked crosswalks with painted lines and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Every Littleton intersection where sidewalks are present creates an implied crosswalk, with or without painted stripes.
  • Pedestrians also carry duties. C.R.S. 42-4-803 requires people crossing outside a crosswalk to yield to vehicles and to obey traffic signals when present. Even when a pedestrian breaks one of those rules, a driver who was speeding, distracted, or failed to brake still shares the fault.
  • "There were no painted lines" is how insurers deny valid claims. We counter it by showing the crossing was a legal unmarked crosswalk under Colorado law and that the driver had a duty to yield regardless.

C.R.S. 13-21-111: the 50 percent bar rule

Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence system. As long as you are less than 50 percent at fault for the crash, you can recover, but your compensation is reduced by your share of fault. A driver on the congested US-85 corridor who was speeding, distracted, or failing to scan for pedestrians can carry the majority of the fault even when you made a crossing mistake.

  • Found 20 percent at fault, you recover 80 percent of your total damages.
  • Found 49 percent at fault, you recover 51 percent of your total damages.
  • Found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. Adjusters try hard to push your fault to that threshold with a low first offer.
Local knowledge

Littleton roads, courts, and trauma care

A Littleton pedestrian case lives in Littleton: the roads where crashes happen, the hospital that treated you, and the courthouse where your case will be filed. Here is the ground we work on.

Highest-Risk Corridors

US-85 / Santa Fe Drive: 2,282 crashes in three years

The Colorado Department of Transportation documented 2,282 crashes on the US-85 / Santa Fe Drive corridor in Littleton between 2016 and 2018 alone, a crash concentration attributed to congestion, left-turn conflicts, and heavy freight traffic. Arapahoe Community College sits directly on this corridor at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Pedestrians and students cross this road daily. When a driver on this strip hits a pedestrian, the documented crash history becomes evidence of a known danger the driver should have been responding to. We pull CDOT and police records to establish that context.

Secondary Risk Corridors

C-470, Wadsworth Boulevard, and the Chatfield area

Colorado State Highway 470 runs east-west through southern Littleton, and its interchange with I-25 is documented for frequent rear-end collisions driven by short merge lanes. Wadsworth Boulevard (SH-121) carries heavy commuter and recreational traffic to Chatfield State Park, which draws over one million annual visitors. South Platte River Trail crossings create bicycle and pedestrian conflict points with vehicle traffic. Front Range weather compounds risk: rapid temperature swings produce black ice on elevated bridge decks along C-470, and hail events have been documented 92 times at or near Littleton. Each of these road hazards changes how we reconstruct a crash and assign fault.

Trauma Care

AdventHealth Littleton (Level II Trauma Center)

AdventHealth Littleton at 7700 South Broadway is a designated Level II Trauma Center, certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in April 2004 and verified by the American College of Surgeons in October 2005. Level II centers provide 24-hour surgical and trauma care. The records generated here, from imaging to surgical notes to discharge summaries, are the foundation of your damages claim. We work with your treatment team to make sure every future cost is documented, not just the bills you have already received.

Courthouse

18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County

Pedestrian accident lawsuits arising in Littleton are filed in the 18th Judicial District, which serves Arapahoe County. The district operates two locations: the Arapahoe County Courthouse at 1790 West Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120, and the Arapahoe County Justice Center at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Littleton extends into portions of Jefferson County and Douglas County, so the correct filing venue depends on exactly where your crash occurred. We confirm venue before filing so no procedural error interrupts your case.

Why CGH

Why Littleton pedestrian accident victims choose CGH Injury Lawyers

Trial-ready attorneys, bilingual help, no fee unless we win, and we serve Littleton from our Denver office. We do not publish pedestrian settlement figures, because every injury is different and a number on a page tells you nothing about your case. What we offer is the work, not a headline.

The Law

C.R.S. 42-4-802

Drivers on Santa Fe Drive must yield to you in the crosswalk, marked or not. We know exactly how to use this statute to shift liability back to the driver who failed to stop.

We Serve Littleton

Denver office. Arapahoe County courtrooms.

We handle 18th Judicial District cases from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201. Your attorney knows the Arapahoe County courthouse at 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. and the Justice Center in Centennial. No Littleton office needed, just results in the right courtroom.

We Decline Cases We Cannot Win

Honest from the first call.

If your situation has a legal bar we cannot overcome, we will tell you in the free review, not after months of false hope. When the law supports your claim, we fight hard and prepare for trial.

Evidence Moves Fast

We act before footage disappears.

Traffic and business cameras near US-85 and C-470 typically retain footage for 30 to 90 days. We request preservation immediately so the driver's failure to yield does not disappear with the recording.

Trial-Ready

ABOTA-member trial counsel.

Managing Partner Kevin Cheney is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. When an insurer knows CGH will try the case in Arapahoe County District Court if needed, it changes how seriously that insurer evaluates your demand.

Bilingual

Hablamos espanol.

Spanish-speaking staff and attorneys serve Littleton's Spanish-speaking community. Full bilingual support through every stage of your case.

No Win, No Fee

Contingency only.

You pay nothing out of pocket for legal fees. We advance costs and collect only when we win your case.

After the crash

What to do after a pedestrian accident in Littleton

The steps you take in the first hours and days shape the strength of your case. Take care of your health first, preserve the evidence, then call before you talk to any insurer.

  1. Get to AdventHealth Littleton or call 911

    AdventHealth Littleton at 7700 South Broadway is a Level II Trauma Center. Serious pedestrian injuries need evaluation even if symptoms feel minor at first. Internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries do not always announce themselves at the scene. Go. Keep every medical record you receive.

  2. Call police and get a report number

    A police report creates an official record of the crash, identifies the driver, and can include an officer's preliminary fault assessment. It is not the final word on liability, but we need it. Get the report number before you leave the scene if possible.

  3. Document the scene before it changes

    Photograph your injuries, the vehicle that hit you, the crosswalk or intersection, any skid marks, and road conditions. Photograph any traffic signal or posted signage. Get the names and contact information of every witness. Skid marks on US-85 are cleaned up quickly; take photos while they exist.

  4. Do not give a recorded statement

    The at-fault driver's insurer may call within 24 hours. You are not required to give a recorded statement, and anything you say will be used to minimize your claim. Tell them you are represented and give them our number: (303) 209-9395.

  5. Call CGH before accepting any offer

    An early settlement offer is almost always less than the full value of your claim. Future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and non-economic damages are rarely captured in a first offer. We review the offer, the policy limits, and your projected future costs before you sign anything.

  6. We build your case and negotiate or litigate

    We gather traffic camera footage from US-85 and C-470 intersections, pull the police report, identify the driver's policy limits, document your complete injury picture, and prepare for trial in Arapahoe County District Court if the insurer refuses a fair resolution.

Compensation

What compensation can you recover after a Littleton pedestrian accident?

Colorado law recognizes two broad categories of damages. Economic damages are the costs you can document. Non-economic damages cover the human toll of a serious injury. Neither category is optional, and we pursue both.

Economic damages (no cap)

  • Medical expenses, past and future, including care at AdventHealth Littleton
  • Lost wages from the crash through recovery
  • Lost future earning capacity for lasting injuries
  • Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and assistive devices
  • Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the crash

Non-economic damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress, anxiety, and PTSD
  • Loss of quality and enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and permanent scarring
  • Loss of consortium for a spouse

Colorado caps on non-economic damages

For pedestrian accident claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering at $1.5 million (C.R.S. 13-21-102.5), with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028. Lower, inflation-adjusted caps apply to claims from earlier dates based on when the claim accrued. Two categories carry no cap at all: economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, life-care plans) and compensatory damages for physical impairment or disfigurement. In a serious pedestrian crash, the uncapped categories often represent the largest portion of a full recovery.

When a pedestrian crash takes a life in Littleton, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim. For claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, Colorado caps wrongful death non-economic damages at $2.125 million (C.R.S. 13-21-203), with inflation adjustments starting in 2028. The cap disappears entirely if the death resulted from a felonious killing.

What insurers argue

Defenses drivers and insurers use in Littleton pedestrian cases, and how we answer them

These arguments show up in nearly every Littleton pedestrian case. Knowing how we answer them helps you understand why representation matters from day one.

  1. "You were jaywalking"

    Adjusters use the word jaywalking to push injured pedestrians toward lowball offers. The truth is that even when a pedestrian crosses outside a marked crosswalk, they must only yield to vehicles under C.R.S. 42-4-803, and a driver who was speeding, distracted, or had time to stop can still carry the majority of the fault under C.R.S. 13-21-111. We use accident reconstruction, witness accounts, and crash physics to show what the driver could and should have done.

  2. "There was no crosswalk"

    In Colorado, every intersection where two roadways meet and sidewalks are present creates a legal unmarked crosswalk. Absent painted lines is not absent legal protection. We cite C.R.S. 42-4-802 to establish the driver's duty at the exact spot where you were hit, even if no paint is on the road.

  3. "A second car hit you, not the one that stopped"

    The wave-through scenario is common on multi-lane roads like Santa Fe Drive and Wadsworth Boulevard. One car stops; the car in the adjacent lane keeps going and hits you. C.R.S. 42-4-802 bars a driver from passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. The second-lane driver is liable, and we identify them and their insurer even when they fled.

  4. "The police report says it was your fault"

    A police report is a preliminary field assessment from an officer who arrived after the fact. It is evidence, not a verdict. We challenge incorrect reports with traffic camera footage, witness testimony, vehicle damage analysis, and injury biomechanics. The officer did not see the crash. We show what actually happened.

  5. "Weather or road conditions caused the crash"

    Front Range weather does create hazards, including black ice on elevated bridge decks along C-470 and hail events documented in the Littleton area. But a driver who knows conditions are dangerous has a heightened duty to slow down and increase following distance. Weather is a contributing factor, not a shield from liability when a driver was going too fast for conditions.

Who pays

Insurance coverage for Littleton pedestrian accident victims

Many Littleton pedestrian accident victims are surprised that more than one policy may cover their injuries. We identify every available source before accepting any offer.

  • The at-fault driver's liability coverage is the primary source. Colorado requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage, and a driver with higher limits gives you more to recover against. We pull the policy before negotiating.
  • Your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage applies even when you were on foot. If the at-fault driver had no insurance, too little insurance, or fled the scene on US-85 or anywhere in Littleton, your UM/UIM coverage steps in. Colorado UM/UIM claims are governed by C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17.
  • Health insurance and MedPay coverage on any auto policy can cover early medical bills at AdventHealth Littleton and elsewhere. Health insurers often hold subrogation rights, and we negotiate those liens so you keep more of your recovery.
  • If the crash involved a government vehicle, a city bus, or a driver operating on a government entity's behalf, the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. 24-10-109) requires a written notice of claim within 182 days of discovering the injury. Missing that deadline bars the claim entirely.

Do not give a recorded statement, sign a medical authorization, or accept a first offer before talking to an attorney who can identify every source of coverage and handle those conversations for you.

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Questions

Littleton pedestrian accident, frequently asked questions

Do pedestrians always have the right of way in Littleton?

Not always, but more often than drivers acknowledge. Pedestrians have the right of way at marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections, which includes every intersection where sidewalks are present, such as those along Santa Fe Drive and near Arapahoe Community College. Pedestrians must yield to vehicles when crossing mid-block (C.R.S. 42-4-803) and must obey traffic signals when present. Even when a pedestrian breaks one of those rules, the driver still has a duty to use reasonable care to avoid striking them.

How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Arapahoe County?

In most Littleton pedestrian accident cases, you have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit under C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n), which governs motor vehicle injury claims. A shorter deadline applies if the crash involved a government vehicle, bus, or public entity: the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires a written notice of claim within 182 days after you discover the injury (C.R.S. 24-10-109). Different rules can also apply when the injured person is a minor. Do not assume you have time to spare. Call an attorney as soon as possible so your specific deadline can be confirmed.

Can I recover if I was hit on US-85 and partly at fault?

Yes, as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent. Colorado uses modified comparative negligence under C.R.S. 13-21-111. If a driver on Santa Fe Drive was speeding, distracted, or ran a yellow light and you stepped off the curb a moment early, the driver may carry 70 or 80 percent of the fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you still collect as long as you are less than 50 percent responsible. Adjusters try to inflate your fault to reduce or eliminate the payout. We push back with evidence.

Where is a Littleton pedestrian accident lawsuit filed?

Most of Littleton falls within Arapahoe County, which is served by the 18th Judicial District. That district has two courthouse locations: the Arapahoe County Courthouse at 1790 West Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120, and the Arapahoe County Justice Center at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Littleton also extends into portions of Jefferson County and Douglas County, so venue depends on exactly where the crash occurred. We confirm the correct filing court before drafting a complaint.

Does my own car insurance cover me if I was hit on foot in Littleton?

It can. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, it applies even when you were on foot. This matters most on busy corridors like US-85 where hit-and-run crashes and underinsured drivers are a real risk. Colorado UM/UIM claims are subject to C.R.S. 13-80-107.5 under Pham v. State Farm, 2013 CO 17. Check your policy's declarations page for your UM/UIM limits, and call us before you file a claim with your own insurer, because your insurer's interests and yours are not always aligned.

Which hospital should I go to after a serious pedestrian crash in Littleton?

AdventHealth Littleton at 7700 South Broadway is a designated Level II Trauma Center, certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It provides 24-hour surgical and trauma care for serious injuries including fractures, internal bleeding, and traumatic brain injuries. Call 911; emergency responders will take you to the appropriate facility based on injury severity. Your medical records from that facility are the cornerstone of your damages claim, so keep copies of everything.

Is there a cap on what I can recover in a Colorado pedestrian accident case?

Economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, are never capped and neither are damages for physical impairment or disfigurement. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering are capped at $1.5 million for claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025 under C.R.S. 13-21-102.5, with inflation adjustments beginning in 2028. Lower, inflation-adjusted caps apply to claims from earlier dates. For wrongful death claims accruing on or after January 1, 2025, the non-economic cap is $2.125 million under C.R.S. 13-21-203, and the cap disappears if the death resulted from a felonious killing.

CGH does not have a Littleton office. Does that affect my case?

No. We serve Littleton from our Denver office at 2701 Lawrence St., Suite 201, Denver, CO 80205. Our attorneys handle cases in Arapahoe County District Court directly. We visit accident scenes, interview witnesses, and appear in the 18th Judicial District. What matters is whether your attorney knows the law, the courtroom, and the opposing adjusters and defense firms, and ours do. Call (303) 209-9395 to confirm how we can help from wherever you are in the Littleton area.

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