Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Crossing the street or walking through a parking lot should not be dangerous. However, devastating accidents can happen when people need to walk in areas populated with cars. When cars strike people on foot, pedestrians are at risk of experiencing severe harm.

If you or your loved one recently sustained injuries after being struck by an automobile, you might be facing a grueling battle for your physical and mental well-being. A seasoned Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer at Elmm Law Group has the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to help you through this challenging time. With our assistance, you could seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Negligent Driving Habits that Can Lead to Pedestrian Accidents

While some pedestrian crashes occur because of problems with a motor vehicle, most happen due to driver error. Motorists owe a duty of care to everyone sharing the roads with them. Although most drivers only tend to look around for other cars, the duty of care also extends to people on foot. Unfortunately, drivers occasionally engage in negligent or reckless driving habits that can endanger the safety and lives of walkers.

Some of the most common driving mistakes that can lead to collisions with pedestrians include:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Running stop signs and red lights
• Carelessly driving around a parking lot
• Neglecting to use a turn signal before turning at an intersection
• Failing to give the right of way or yield to walkers crossing the road, either at marked or unmarked crosswalks

A skilled lawyer could carefully review the details of your pedestrian crash to find proof of the driver’s negligence. A proactive pedestrian accident attorney in Phoenix could carefully comb through police reports, medical records, cell phone records, traffic and surveillance camera footage, and other relevant evidence. They could also interview witnesses to learn what they observed.

Shared Fault Situations in Collisions With Walkers

Liability in a pedestrian accident is not always completely one-sided. Sometimes, a pedestrian’s actions can contribute to an accident. For instance, if a person is drunk and their inebriated state causes them to suddenly fall off the sidewalk into traffic on a busy road, that person could share the fault for an accident. Similarly, if a pedestrian chooses to cross the road outside of a nearby marked crosswalk at night while wearing dark clothing, they might also be partially responsible for a crash.

Because Arizona law operates with a pure comparative standard, you might still be able to pursue compensation even if your actions partly contributed to the accident. However, a local court would likely reduce your recoverable damages in proportion to your degree of fault for the crash. For example, a court might determine that the fact that you wore black clothing and crossed the road at night caused you to be 25 percent to blame for the crash, while the distracted driver who struck you was 75 percent at fault. In that scenario, you could be eligible to recover 75 percent of your losses from the wreck.

A qualified lawyer at our firm could explain how comparative fault could affect what you recover after a pedestrian collision in Phoenix.

Meet With a Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Getting struck by a car can take an immense physical and emotional toll on your mind and body. As you work to recover, a skilled local attorney at Elmm Law Group could fight your legal battle. Our team cares about our clients and could fight for the maximum value in your case.

Schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer today to learn more.