Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Phoenix

Arizona drivers are required by law to take caution around pedestrians and other drivers. Sadly, many pedestrians are killed every day in Arizona by motorists who fail to use proper caution or who break traffic laws. People in densely populated areas such as Phoenix choose to walk and bike instead of driving in heavy traffic. Although walking and bicycling through town can be economical, it can also increase the risk of catastrophic injury or wrongful death in pedestrian accidents.

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You must contact an attorney immediately if you have been struck by a motor vehicle in a pedestrian accident. At Zazueta Law, PLLC, we are devoted and determined advocates. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by others' negligent conduct and to help alleviate the devastating physical, emotional, and financial burdens they suffer. Zazueta Law will demonstrate unsurpassed preparation and relentless dedication to clients who put their trust in Zazueta Law.

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Who's At Fault For A Pedestrian Accident?

If you are commuting through town as a pedestrian, the best way to protect yourself is to learn and follow Arizona pedestrians laws that apply to you. These laws are in place to protect you and prevent dangerous accidents with motorists. Pedestrians who obey the law are also helpful to drivers for being able to predict their traveling directions. When traveling as a pedestrian, always make yourself visible to drivers and prepare to stay alert and assume that motorists do not see you, especially at night. 

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Here are some laws to know while acting as a pedestrian in Phoenix:

• Crosswalks: Motorists must always yield the right of way to pedestrians, or right to cross, at marked crosswalks in Arizona. When vehicle drivers are at the same half of the roadway as pedestrians, they must yield to them when pedestrians cross close enough to the opposite side of the road to be considered dangerous.

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• Yield Signs: If a Yield to Pedestrian sign is located on a road or walkway, then traveling vehicles must come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

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• Intersections: In marked or unmarked intersections, pedestrians hold the right to cross as long as the conditions are safe. If traffic control devices are located at the intersection, pedestrians must wait for the walk signal before crossing and may only travel between the adjacent intersections.

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When pedestrians cross an unmarked intersection, they must yield the right of way to vehicles. When crossing the intersection, pedestrians must wait in a safe location and on the curb until it is safe to travel. Even if you have broken a pedestrian law, you may still be eligible to receive compensation if you are injured.

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Compensation and Recovering Damages

Whenever a motorist injures a Phoenix pedestrian due to the driver's negligence, the pedestrian has the right to sue the party or parties to blame for the collision to seek monetary damages. Hiring an experienced attorney is in your best interest to recover damages that will cover all your expenses. The at-fault insurance may compensate for your medical expenses but never rely on insurance companies to fully protect your medical costs for your injuries. The insurance company's motivation is to pay out as little as possible.

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You may be eligible to get compensation for the following damages through a Phoenix pedestrian accident claim:

• Current and future medical bills and expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Emotional damages
• Permanent disability
• Therapy and physical therapy
• Medication expenses
• In-home care
• Nursing care
• Assistance expenses
• Any other costs related to treating the pedestrian accident injury

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Proving Negligence

Usually, drivers are to blame during pedestrian accidents due to their responsibility under the law to take reasonable precautions to protect pedestrians from injury. In some situations, other parties, such as the City of Phoenix, may be held liable for the accident for failing to properly construct the road, keeping the sidewalk or parking lot in good condition, or maintaining the traffic signals. The key to obtaining compensation is demonstrating that the other party was negligent in some manner. 

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Here are some elements in proving negligence in a claim:

• You were owed a legal responsibility of care by the defendant ( person or party)
• The defendant breached the duty of care
• The accident was caused by the defendant's breach of duty
• You suffered injury or were hurt as a result of the accident.

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Contact A Pedestrian Accident Attorney 

At Zazueta Law, PLLC, we are devoted and determined advocates. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by others' negligent conduct and to help alleviate the devastating physical, emotional, and financial burdens they suffer. Zazueta Law will demonstrate unsurpassed preparation and relentless dedication to clients who put their trust in Zazueta Law.

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Our firm serves the areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Surprise, Queen Creek, and Tucson in Arizona.