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The Denver Post reported an accident where an RTD Bus hit a pedestrian. The bus that hit him was the 15 Limited and was turning left from southbound Broadway onto East Colfax Ave. The eyewitness said that he was an arm’s reach away from the man when the accident happened. The witness said that the man had waited for a car in front of the bus to pass, then he stepped out in front of the on coming RTD Bus. The witness insisted that the pedestrian stepped out in front of the bus on purpose. The driver of the bus was shocked but not injured. The man was rushed to a hospital but no other details about his injuries have been released.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010, over 4,000 pedestrians were killed in pedestrian-car collisions. Over 70,000 pedestrians were injured in 2010. This means that a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic crashes in 2010. The most common time for pedestrian-car accidents to occur is during the nighttime, over 68% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at night. Most people are out enjoying the weather on nice days in Colorado. That coincidentally is when over 80% of pedestrian fatalities occurred. Almost three-fourths of pedestrian fatalities occurred in an urban setting versus a rural setting.  This means that the highest chance you have of being in a pedestrian-car accident is when in cities on a clear sunny day. It is important as a pedestrian to decrease your chances of being hit by obeying the pedestrian laws and crossing signals. However, children 15 and young accounted for 7% of the pedestrians killed by motor vehicles. As a driver it is important to always check for pedestrians in blind spots and in crosswalks. There were over 51,000 accidents that involved buses in 2005 according to National Transportation Statistics. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that commercial vehicles accidents accounted for nearly 5,000 fatalities in in 2006.

If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian-car accident contacting Denver public transportation accident lawyer John Fuller can help you. A dedicated lawyer will ensure that you get the medical care you require and help you recover financial compensation. When you are a pedestrian you are exposed to more elements. Unlike the driver in a car, a pedestrian has less protection from a collision. If you have been injured in a pedestrian-car accident it is important to seek medical attention immediately, but also important to look for signs of injury well after the accident. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent. Contacting an accident lawyer will help ensure that all the medical care you require will be done and that your rights are protected. When involved in a public transportation accident the statute of limitations may be significantly shorter, meaning that you have less time to act. Seeking financial compensation for injuries after being hit by a car is important. The medical bills, lost wages, and the possibility of having life-altering injuries can cause a need to be financially compensated. Call John Fuller today for A FREE Injury Case Consultation (303) 597-4500.

According to The Denver Post there was a single car crash on Interstate 70. The driver was driving with 5 people in his pick-up truck. The car crashed on an off ramp and cause injuries to all 5 passengers and the driver. Five people were sent to the emergency room with serious injuries. One passenger is in critical condition. Police who were investigating the crash say that alcohol is to blame for the crash. Only 3 of the 6 passengers of the car were wearing seat-belts. Have you been involved in a car collision and suffered serious injuries? Contact a Denver car collision attorney to find out how much financial compensation you deserve. Mothers Against Drunk Driving is an organization that has dedicated itself to trying to prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel. Their statistics indicate that about one-third of drunk driving incidents are from repeat offenders. On average they report that there is as many as 2million drivers with previous drinking and driving infractions sharing the road with every day commuters. Over 10,000 people die every year from being involved in a drinking and driving accident. Which means that, every 52 minutes someone dies in a car accident. When further broken down, every 90 seconds someone is injured in a drinking and driving accident. Making drinking and driving accidents a very common occurrence. Drinking and driving accidents are more likely to involve fatalities and cause serious injuries. If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident and suffered serious injuries contact a Denver car collision attorney. John Fuller is a dedicated and experienced personal injury lawyer who has worked with countless victims and helped them receive the financial compensation that they deserve. A drunk driving accident can cause a lot of damage to your body and your car. Don’t let an insurance company avoid covering the cost of damages. A Denver car collision attorney like John Fuller has experience holding the insurance companies to their agreements and contracts. He is constantly working hard to help his clients recover from injuries, and simultaneously is protecting their rights. Call John Fuller today at (303) 597-4500 for a free initial case evaluation.

According to CBS Denver In Northeast Denver a car crashed into a house. The early morning snow and wind are said to be a factor in the accident. At the intersection of Downing and 26^th street the car crashed through the front entrance of a house. The wind had blown the snow into the traffic signal covering the light. The driver was unable to determine if her light was green or red. She entered the intersection heading down downing when she hit another car that was west bound. After the intial crash the car rolled into the front of the house. The residence of the home were upstairs so they avoided serious injuries from the crash. The driver is taking responsibility for the damages, she herself was unharmed in the accident as well. Have you had serious injuries due to a car crash in Denver? Contacting a Denver car collision lawyer could help you recover the medical attention you require. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that traffic fatalities in rural areas differ greatly from those in urban areas. On average there are more accidents in rural areas resulting in the death of a driver or passenger. The average cost of damage in urban areas is almost twice that of rural area accidents. Car accidents are a likely occurrence. Make sure if you have been involved in a serious car wreck that you contact an experienced and dedicated Denver car collision lawyer. When dealing with the medical bills of an accident it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Contacting a lawyer can help you receive the care and medical attention that you need. Don’t let a car wreck set you back! Contact Denver car collision lawyer John Fuller at Fuller Law. Call today for a free injury case consultation (303) 597-4500.