Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrians in Arizona are more likely to be Killed in an accident than
Nearly any Other State.
A pedestrian accident lawyer understands that getting into an accident is never a pleasant experience. But dealing with insurance companies can easily be the most difficult part of any accident. Monitoring your claim, recovering from a serious accident, taking time off work, and even dealing with financial concerns can be stressful and all-consuming. You may be thinking if hiring a pedestrian accident attorney is really worth the trouble.
Garrison Law Firm will safeguard you from making devastating mistakes while dealing with insurance companies that could jeopardize your claim. Furthermore, our attorneys will review your case to ensure that any compensation you obtain covers both your current and future accident-related expenses.
Even if it is obvious who is to blame for a pedestrian accident, the insurance company will do everything possible to avoid paying you a fair settlement. You will need the assistance of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer to negotiate with the insurance company and fight on your behalf to secure a fair and reasonable amount as compensation. If a settlement cannot be made, the attorneys at Garrison Law Firm will fight tirelessly for you in court.
If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, do not sign any forms or give any statements to insurance companies until you have spoken with a pedestrian accident lawyer. You may be waiving your right to future compensation.
Here’s How We Prove Fault
Establishing liability in a pedestrian accident case can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Victims frequently sustain significant injuries, to the point where they are unable to make a statement at the scene. In some circumstances, the driver’s statement to police can affect the outcome of an investigation, putting the victim at a disadvantage.
A Garrison Law Firm pedestrian accident lawyer will need to analyze a number of facts in order to determine fault and make sure it can be proven. This necessitates a thorough investigation that includes accident reconstruction experts, witnesses, police records, doctors, and other professionals.
Drivers are responsible for driving with a reasonable duty of care. They should not speed, drive distractedly, or disregard traffic laws. Around children, extreme caution is expected. Drivers must take additional caution in residential areas and near schools or playgrounds since children’s actions and movements can be unpredictable.
Please Note:
Pedestrians do not always have the right of way in traffic, contrary to popular assumption. Pedestrians are accountable for exercising caution in order to protect themselves. It is against the law to jaywalk, disregard walk signals, or dart into traffic. In an accident case, this could be considered contributory negligence, rendering them entirely or partially at fault.
You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
At Garrison Law Firm, a pedestrian accident lawyer works on a contingency fee basis, which means that hiring us will not cost you anything out of pocket. A contingency fee is a fee paid to your attorney that is based on the outcome of the case. Rest assured, you owe no legal fees unless compensation is obtained on your behalf.
This is a win-win situation for both our pedestrian accident lawyer and you. You won’t have to worry about paying additional bills while the case is pending, and our attorneys will be able to focus on winning rather than billing a set number of hours.
Don’t Wait – Call a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
When it comes to dealing with the legal and financial repercussions of a pedestrian accident claim, time is of the essence.
The load of trying to move on after a pedestrian accident is frequently too much for you to bear on your own. You do not (and should not) have to think about what to say when opposing counsel, insurance firms, or claim adjusters get ahold of you. Fortunately, you can count on a Garrison Law Firm pedestrian accident lawyer to tackle these communications on your behalf.
We proudly serve Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, Wickenburg, Buckeye, Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
Pedestrian Crashes by Geographic Location
| Category | Total | Urban | Percent of Total | Rural | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crashes | 1,523 | 1,405 | 92.25% | 118 | 7.75% |
| Fatal Crashes | 232 | 185 | 79.74% | 47 | 20.26% |
| Injury Crashes | 1,291 | 1,220 | 94.50% | 71 | 5.50% |
| Pedalcyclists Killed | 235 | 188 | 80.00% | 47 | 20.00% |
| Pedalcyclists Injured | 1,351 | 1,277 | 94.52% | 74 | 5.48% |
Pedestrian Crash History
| Year | Pedalcycle Crashes | Percent of all Crashes | Pedacyclists Killed | Percents of all Fatalities | Pedalcyclists Injured | Percent of all Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,679 | 1.32% | 193 | 20.27% | 1,495 | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 1,733 | 1.36% | 226 | 22.65% | 1,547 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 1,787 | 1.40% | 245 | 24.23% | 1,561 | 2.91% |
| 2019 | 1,857 | 1.42% | 218 | 22.24% | 1,716 | 3.17% |
| 2020 | 1,523 | 1.54% | 235 | 22.23% | 1,351 | 3.27% |
If you or a loved one have suffered an accident due to the negligence of a bus, car, taxi, or truck driver, then you could be facing mounting medical bills and financial hardship due to loss of wages. Garrison Law Firm provides expert legal representation for pedestrians injured in an accident. We work hard on your behalf to ensure that the negligent parties and insurance companies pay you fair compensation for your injuries
What Are the Most Common Causes for Pedestrian Accidents in Arizona?
Distracted Drivers
Talking or texting on a cell phones can be a distraction for both drivers, and pedestrians. Laws in Arizona require that you do not talk or text while driving but doesn’t have any restrictions as to how you use your mobile device when walking within city streets.
Impaired Driving
Drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or narcotics are dangerous to everyone on the road especially to pedestrians. It is important that pedestrians be aware of their surroundings and not assume that vehicles can see them or are aware of their presence.
Reckless Behavior
Reckless behavior can be a cause for serious accidents by both driver and pedestrian. Drivers that are speeding or impatient when approaching cross walks, or not taking every precaution to identify near by pedestrians can put them at harm. Pedestrians that do not adhere to crossing signals or choose to jaywalk can put them selves and drivers at risk of injury.
Pedestrians Killed by Age and Gender
| Pedestrian Action | Total | Age Group of Pedestrian | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65-74 | 75 & older | Unknown | ||
| Crossing Road | 109 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| Walking with Traffic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walking Against Traffic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Standing | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lying | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Getting on / off Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working on / pushing Vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working on Road | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown | 56 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 235 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 36 | 42 | 22 | 51 | 31 | 15 | 3 |
Pedestrians Injured by Age and Gender
| Pedestrian Action | Total | Age Group of Pedestrian | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65-74 | 75 & older | Unknown | ||
| Crossing Road | 838 | 8 | 26 | 44 | 78 | 81 | 141 | 121 | 112 | 113 | 73 | 29 | 12 |
| Walking with Traffic | 75 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Walking Against Traffic | 82 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Standing | 113 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Lying | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Getting on / off Vehicle | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Working on / pushing Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working on Road | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 150 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown | 68 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 1351 | 16 | 36 | 64 | 120 | 127 | 250 | 205 | 179 | 172 | 112 | 50 | 20 |
Call Garrison Law Firm for a Free Legal Consultation to Discuss your Accident Today.
We proudly serve Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, Wickenburg, Buckeye, Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
Pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injury, The Garrison Law Team has over 60 years’ of combined experience handling pedestrian accidents. To find out more about our legal services, call Garrison Law Firm today.