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Pedestrians in Phoenix, Arizona, face a statistically higher risk of getting into accidents than those in most other cities in America. Phoenix is consistently at the top of the list of large cities with the highest rates of pedestrian deaths.

If you get hit by a car while walking or jogging in Phoenix, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the at-fault driver or a third party. Fair compensation can make it easier for you to pay for your medical bills and move forward after a harmful accident.

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our injury lawyers represent victims who are hurt in pedestrian accidents, as well as the families of those wrongfully killed in these tragedies. Contact our local pedestrian accident lawyers today for a free evaluation of your case.

Why Choose A Phoenix Pedestrian Accident From Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP?

Our personal injury lawyers in Phoenix have been dedicated to protecting the rights of seriously injured pedestrians in Arizona for many years. Our experience can have a considerable impact on the outcome of your case.
We have achieved outstanding results for past clients, including many landmark settlements and verdicts in major personal injury cases. Your pedestrian accident lawyer will be prepared to go to trial, if necessary, for maximum compensation.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers in Phoenix operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay us anything for our services unless we win your case and secure a monetary recovery for your losses.

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How Can A Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Help Your Case?

Hiring a lawyer to handle your pedestrian accident case can give you the peace of mind to focus on your medical care and healing from your injuries. Your lawyer can investigate the accident, determine fault, gather evidence, hire experts, connect you to top doctors, and negotiate a fair settlement with an insurance company on your behalf. A lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected throughout your case.

Can I Afford A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?

Contingency fee agreements help level the playing field against big insurance companies and corporations, enabling you to be represented by an experienced attorney with a strong record of success without needing to risk your current assets or go into debt to hire them.

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we will handle your Phoenix pedestrian accident claim on a contingency fee basis. We will cover all costs of pursuing your claim upfront, and you will owe us nothing until we recover your compensation.

When we begin representing you, we will enter into a written agreement that details how we will pursue your claim, the fact that you will owe us nothing until we recover your compensation, and the percentage of total compensation that we will be paid as attorneys’ fees in exchange for our services once your case has been resolved.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Pedestrians have little or no protection when they are struck by a motor vehicle and can suffer devastating injuries. When not fatal, pedestrian accident injuries may include:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Broken and crushed bones.
Internal bleeding and organ damage.
Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis.
Severed limbs or limbs severely mangled that require amputation.
Severe road rash.
Neck and back injuries.
Soft tissue injuries.
Lacerations.
Bruises, strains, and sprains.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

These injuries can quickly change your life and the lives of your loved ones. You may require long-term, expensive medical care and may be unable to work and provide for yourself and your family. Recovering maximum compensation for your current and future damages is essential to helping you move forward after a pedestrian accident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics In Phoenix, AZ

Arizona has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the country. In 2022, Arizona had the second-highest pedestrian fatality rate (next to New Mexico). The pedestrian fatality rate (the number of pedestrian deaths multiplied by 100,000 and divided by the state’s population) was 4.05 – the highest it has been in the last five years.

The City of Phoenix is a hotspot for fatal pedestrian-vehicle collisions in Arizona. It was the number one city in the country for an increase in pedestrian deaths from 2021 to 2022 (a 60 percent increase, from 73 to 117 pedestrian fatalities). Pedestrian fatality rates are rising in Phoenix at a much faster rate than the national average.

Preliminary crash data for 2023 shows a slight decrease (12.3 percent) in the number of pedestrian deaths reported in Arizona; however, the number was still close to an all-time high. Urban areas such as the Phoenix downtown area saw nearly twice as many fatal traffic accidents (853) as rural areas (454).

Primary Causes Of Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Pedestrians in the City of Phoenix are at high risk of accidents due to issues such as driver negligence or the failure to operate a motor vehicle with the required and proper amount of care. Driver errors can result in pedestrian collisions in parking lots, crosswalks, school zones, intersections, and residential areas.

Common causes of pedestrian collisions include:

Traffic law violations
Speeding
Alcohol impairment
Distracted driving or driver inattention
Texting while driving and other cellphone use
Running red lights and stop signs
Failing to yield the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections
Failing to check for pedestrians before reversing
Reckless driving
Aggressive drivers and road rage
Poor road or intersection design
Dangerous road conditions

In 2023, speeding was reported as the main cause of traffic accidents in Arizona. Speeding resulted in 446 deaths and 20,682 injuries in Arizona. This accounted for 34.1 percent and 38.2 percent of the state’s totals, respectively. An additional 332 people were killed in alcohol-related accidents.

Who Can Be Held Responsible For A Pedestrian Accident?

Arizona abides by an “at-fault” law when determining liability, or legal responsibility, for motor vehicle accidents, including bicycle and pedestrian collisions. This law means that the party at fault for causing a traffic accident is liable for the injuries and losses suffered by the victim. However, the victim must prove fault to qualify for financial compensation.

In most cases, the party that violated a traffic law is held liable for a pedestrian collision. For example, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections (both marked and unmarked intersections). If a driver does not come to a complete stop and allow a pedestrian with the right-of-way to cross, the driver could be held liable for a resultant crash. Speak to a Phoenix accident attorney for more information.

If a motor vehicle driver is liable for a pedestrian collision in Phoenix, his or her car insurance policy will pay for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, any long-term damages, and more. All drivers in Arizona are required to carry insurance to pay for losses sustained by others in at-fault accidents.

What To Do Following A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer In Phoenix?

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, you need to know what steps to take to help protect your health as well as your right to recover compensation for your damages. Here are some best practices after a Phoenix pedestrian accident:

Call 911 and get emergency medical attention. Even if you think your injuries are not severe, you need a thorough medical evaluation because some life-threatening injuries are not immediately apparent, and seeking medical care now can help protect your right to recover compensation for your damages.
Report your accident. You must call the local police and have them document your accident to create an official record, which you will need for an insurance or legal claim.
Document the scene of your accident. If you are able, take photographs and video footage of the accident scene, including the position of involved vehicles, the road condition, any traffic lights or signals, any marked crosswalk area, and anything else that seems relevant to your accident.
Exchange information with the involved parties. Be sure to collect contact information, driver’s license, vehicle registrations, and proof of insurance coverage from involved drivers.
Collect contact information from any eyewitnesses.
Do not apologize or accept blame for the accident.
Do not provide a recorded statement to an insurance company until you have consulted an attorney.
Keep a journal to document your pain and how your injuries are impacting your daily life.
Contact an experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible.
Follow up with all appointments and treatment plans prescribed by your doctor.

Remember that insurance companies work hard to deny or devalue your claim. Their job is to settle your case for as little as possible. Once you have retained a Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney, follow their advice about what you should and should not do while your claim is pending.

How A Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You

Our Phoenix pedestrian accident attorneys will scrutinize every detail of your accident to help identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties. This helps ensure that the at-fault parties are held responsible and that we maximize the available sources of compensation to pay your damages.

We will take fast action to help preserve essential evidence before it is lost or destroyed and work to uncover the proof to build your strongest case.

Our Phoenix pedestrian accident attorneys will help establish and accurately value all of your current and future damages so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be. We frequently work with medical and economic experts to determine and prove future damages.

Our Phoenix pedestrian accident attorneys are excellent negotiators. We will work to negotiate a fair resolution of your claim as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement can not be reached, we will take your case to trial and demand the full compensation you deserve.

We handle every aspect of your claim, giving you peace of mind to focus on healing from your accident. Being represented by an experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney gives you the best chance of securing maximum compensation for your damages.

How Much Is My Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?

The value of your claim depends on numerous factors, including the severity of your injuries, the strength of your case, and the available insurance coverage and other assets to pay your damages. No attorney can guarantee your success or how much compensation you will recover. However, once we have evaluated the facts of your claim, we will provide you with an estimate of what we believe would be a fair settlement of your case.

In a successful Phoenix pedestrian accident claim, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are easier to quantify and prove. They include current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other financial losses and costs incurred due to your accident and injuries.

Non-economic damages are more challenging to prove and quantify because they are subjective. Yet, they are often even more devastating than economic damages. They include pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, disability, scarring and disfigurement, disability, and other intangible losses and costs incurred.

In rare pedestrian accident cases, you may be awarded punitive damages as well as economic and non-economic damages. Punitive damages are not designed to compensate the injury victim, but to punish the wrongdoer and to deter similar future conduct. In Arizona, punitive damages are reserved for cases involving egregious conduct, such as intentional misconduct or gross negligence, and require proof of clear and convincing evidence.

How Long Do I Have To File A Claim?

A statute of limitations is a law that establishes the deadline for filing a claim to recover damages in a personal injury case. If you miss your filing deadline, you cannot recover compensation.

The Arizona statute of limitations for filing a pedestrian accident claim is two years from the date of your accident, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes §12-543. If someone dies from their injuries, family members may have the right to file a wrongful death claim, which has a statute of limitations of two years from the date of their death.

However, there are exceptions to the two-year statute of limitations, so you must consult an experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney promptly to ensure you do not miss your filing deadline. You also should consult an attorney as quickly as possible to help preserve vital evidence that may be lost or destroyed soon after an accident.

Contact A Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

Injured pedestrians in Phoenix and throughout Arizona have trusted the attorneys at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP for legal representation for many years. We know how to navigate and litigate serious pedestrian accident claims to the greatest advantage of our clients.