Car-Pedestrian Accidents

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers for Car-Pedestrian Accidents

Motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents have the potential for severe injuries or even death, as the unprotected pedestrian is struck by several thousand pounds of metal and glass. Even if the car is moving at low speeds, it can still be extremely dangerous. Both pedestrians and drivers need to take precautions and make sure they are following all laws and traffic signals in order to prevent these dangerous accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car-pedestrian accidents kill 5,000 people each year, and an additional 78,000 people are injured. Nearly half of those fatalities occurred between 3:00 and 4:00 P.M., when children were getting out of school.

Solomon and Relihan are Phoenix injury attorneys with more than 30 years experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona. We begin every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law to hold negligent or reckless drivers accountable for the injuries they cause. If you have been injured or someone you love has been killed in a car-pedestrian accident, contact us to see how we can help.

Driver Negligence

A driver can be at fault for a car-pedestrian collision if:

• The driver is inattentive, preoccupied, or distracted
• The driver fails to obey posted speed limits
• The driver fails to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked crosswalks
• The driver fails to yield the right of way to pedestrians when exiting an alley, driveway, or parking lot
• The driver disobeys traffic signs or signals
• The driver fails to signal while turning
• The driver disregards weather or traffic conditions
• The driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Driver Negligence Involving Children

Under the law, drivers have a greater responsibility to be aware of children near or on roadways. Nonetheless, children between 5 and 9 years old are the most likely to be involved in car-pedestrian accident. This is because they are smaller and harder to see, and because they are less likely to be aware of vehicles. Therefore, drivers should exercise special care when they are somewhere children may be present, such as near schools and playgrounds.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Lawyers

If you have been involved in a car-pedestrian accident, it is best to talk with an experienced attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your case, contact our Phoenix law firm by e-mail or by telephone. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.