Pedestrian accidents can cause devastating injuries because walkers have no protection from the force of a moving vehicle. If a negligent driver struck you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our Phoenix car accident lawyers can investigate the collision, gather evidence of fault, and identify every potentially responsible party.
The Mercaldo Law Firm has represented injured people throughout Arizona for more than 40 years. Call (480) 227-8081 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer.
Why Choose the Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at The Mercaldo Law Firm
The Mercaldo Law Firm has decades of experience, knowledge, and resources, bringing the following to your claim:
- An over 40-year record of success, including over $400 million recovered for our clients
- A dedication to open communication and a hands-on approach that enables us to personalize a legal strategy to maximize your compensation
- An attorney, legal team, and staff working tirelessly to advance your case to a favorable outcome
With a free consultation and contingency-based payment system, you pay nothing for our services until after we’ve recovered compensation for you.
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents In Phoenix?
Pedestrians in Phoenix must follow Arizona’s pedestrian traffic laws, but even a careful, alert pedestrian can suffer a serious injury when a negligent, reckless, or wrongful driver commits traffic violations and careless actions, such as the following:
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for poor visibility in inclement weather conditions
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Failing to yield the right of way at a crosswalk
- Illegally passing another vehicle at a crosswalk
- Impaired driving
Depending on the circumstances, other parties could be liable or share liability for a pedestrian accident. For instance, if a city road planning agency designs a crosswalk with an obstructed view or installs insufficient lighting, it could be held liable for all or a portion of the injury victim’s damages under Arizona 12-2505, the pure comparative negligence law.
Understanding the Severity of Phoenix Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians do not have the advantage of a surrounding metal frame, as a vehicle does in a collision. Instead, they experience blunt force trauma and direct impact with the vehicle and the roadway. Common injuries in Phoenix pedestrian accident claims include:
- Single and multiple fractures, including hip and pelvic fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Soft-tissue injuries to knees, shoulders, and ankles
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
- Crush injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputations
- Facial and dental trauma
- Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
- Friction burns or roadrash
Injuries such as those described above are costly to treat and may require time away from work during recovery. In catastrophic injury cases, the injury victim may be unable to work at all.
What Damages Can I Recover In a Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Case?
The physical, emotional, and economic consequences of an injury are the damages in a claim against the responsible party, including in pedestrian accident cases. The following recoverable damages may be available in your claim:
- Past and future medical expenses related to the injury
- Out-of-pocket costs, such as for physical therapy, adaptive equipment, and travel to see specialists
- Total income loss or diminished future earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation for permanent harm, including loss of limb, vision damage, hearing loss, scarring, or diminished quality of life due to disability
If a pedestrian accident resulted in the loss of a loved one, our Phoenix wrongful death lawyers can explain your family’s legal options under Arizona’s wrongful death law.
Contact Our Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
You don’t have to add a challenging legal process to the distress of recovering from a serious pedestrian accident. You also shouldn’t have to trust your claim to an insurance adjuster whose job is to protect the company, not you. Instead, call (480) 227-8081 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer.