Pedestrian strikes can be extremely alarming. Unfortunately, the luckiest of survivors usually walk away with serious injuries. Because vehicles are gigantic and powerful machines, even a simple pedestrian accident can result in dire physical and emotional consequences. Unfortunately, there are so many negligent and careless drivers on the road, and pedestrian strikes happen all of the time. Recently, one Colorado man was struck by a motorist on Highway 50. Authorities suspect that negligence was involved.

According to reports, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Highway 50 and Frontage road. When officers arrived, they found that a man had been hit by a car. The pedestrian was transported to a local medical center with serious injuries. The crash is under investigation, and sources say that alcohol and drugs may have played a factor in the accident.

Like motorists, pedestrians must obey the laws of the road. Nevertheless, drivers have the responsibility of sharing the road with them. They must watch out for individuals who are lawfully crossing at corners or crosswalks. Careless or distracted driving is a common cause of accidents in Colorado.

Harm that is sustained in a pedestrian accident is usually life-altering. While the local story did not specify this pedestrian's injuries, head injuries are common in these situations. Furthermore, if authorities find that the motorist was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the driver may be liable to the injured man for any harm that he sustained. Driving under the influence is legally considered to be careless driving. In this case, the victim would have a potential negligence claim against motorist in which he could recover damages for his medical expenses that are related to the accident.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian strike, you may want to look into your recovery possibilities. As you scrap to obtain suitable medical care for your harm, you deserve to be financially secure.

Source: KXRM Fox 21, "Man in hospital after being hit by a car," Alia Willson, Jan. 31, 2012