Pedestrian Accident

As Tucson car accident lawyers, we were sorry to hear about a man who was injured after being struck by a vehicle near the University of Arizona Medical Center, according to news reports published in the Arizona Daily Star. The accident occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:47 p.m. in the 2800 block of East Ajo Way. It is unclear the extent of injuries the man suffered, and police are still investigating the crash. We extend our prayers to the man and wish him a fast recovery.

Tucson Car Accident: Possible Causes

This Tucson car accident is still under investigation and it is unclear at this point exactly what happened and who is at fault. However, we often see pedestrian collisions like this one that are caused by distracted drivers. Because it was dark, it was likely that it was more difficult to see the pedestrian. If the driver wasn’t paying attention, it would be easier to miss spotting a person crossing the road. It is so important that all drivers remain aware of their surroundings at all times. Hitting a pedestrian is a very serious thing since cars are so heavy. Pedestrians can easily be killed in crashes.

Tucson Car Accident 2009 and 2010 Statistics

City-Data.com claimed 13 pedestrians were involved in Tucson car accidents in 2009. There were 1,449 pedestrian accidents in Arizona in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), which resulted in 156 fatal crashes and 1,178 injury crashes.

Contact a Tucson Car Accident Attorney

An experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Tucson knows how to rebuild the accident to determine how and why it happened and who was at fault. When drivers are at fault, the Husband and Wife Law Team aim to obtain the best settlement for the injury victim to cover costs for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and discomfort and more. Contact the team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation today.

As Mesa pedestrian accident attorneys, we appreciate when cities release safety tips for their residents to follow. MesaAZ.gov has several tips to help pedestrians stay a little safer. As Mesa pedestrian accident attorneys, we know that pedestrian accidents can be extremely serious and even deadly since cars are very heavy and are often traveling at a high rate of speed.

Mesa Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a study published on the MesaAZ.org website, there were 120 Mesa pedestrian crashes in 2007 and 104 in 2008. There were seven fatal pedestrian crashes in 2008. The age group with the highest number of pedestrian accidents was the 15-19-year-old age group. Most pedestrians were hit by cars when the drivers were making right or left turns across crosswalks. Most Mesa pedestrian accidents occurred within a 2 ½ mile radius of downtown. Alcohol and drugs played a role in about 18 percent of all Mesa pedestrian accidents.

Mesa Pedestrian Accident Tips

Here are some tips to help avoid pedestrian accidents in Mesa:

• Cross at crosswalks or when crossing guards are on duty;
• Obey traffic lights and signs;
• Stay alert;
• Use caution when approaching driveways to make sure a car is not entering or exiting;
• Look both ways before crossing;
• Wait to cross until the vehicles are at a complete stop;
• Use caution around ice cream trucks and busses;
• Children should have adult supervision while walking to school; and
• Wear reflective clothing or use a light when crossing in the dark.

Contact a Mesa Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Mesa pedestrian accidents can happen despite the pedestrian’s best attempts to obey traffic laws and stay alert. We know that drivers aren’t always alert and don’t always spot pedestrians in time. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represents victims hurt or killed as pedestrians. We work to obtain settlements that pay for the bills associated with the pedestrian accident, including hospital and rehabilitation expenses. If the accident is fatal, we work to achieve justice for the families. Call for a free consultation.

As Gilbert auto accident attorneys, we were happy to learn about a new trail that will extend 10 miles between Baseline Road and Germann Road in Gilbert, and hopefully reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in the area. The Santan Vista trail, according to a news report from The Arizona Republic, connects parks, shopping centers, schools, and neighborhoods. The trail will cost a total of $10.1 million and opened December 3. The trail also connects to the Western Powerline Trail and will feature art pieces and education-themed projects. The trail will be open to both pedestrians and bicyclists.

Gilbert Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There was one pedestrian killed in a Gilbert pedestrian accident in 2009, according to City-Data.com. There were five fatal Gilbert car accidents in all, two of which were caused by drunk drivers. And five people died in Gilbert car accidents.

Understanding Trail Ethics

There are trail ethics to consider when using trails in all states, including Arizona. The new trail was developed in part to keep pedestrians safe from Gilbert pedestrian accidents, but there are still rules to be followed to stay safe. These, from AZ2020.org, include:

• Give faster hikers and bikers the right-of-way;
• Groups should not block the trail;
• Equestrians always have the right-of-way;
• Bikers should maintain a slow, safe pace; and
• Always ask an equestrian if it is safe to pass.

Contact a Gilbert Personal Injury Lawyer

A Gilbert personal injury lawyer is a wealth of knowledge when you have been involved in a pedestrian accident in Gilbert. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. is available to answer any legal questions you may have regarding an injury claim. For a free consultation today call (480) 389-2463.

The best Phoenix car accident lawyer will be able to tell a victim or his/her family things about the law that they do not know. Many people think injury claims are simple, but they are actually very complex. We are saddened to report that a serious injury took place on October 24, 2011 between a person in a wheelchair and a vehicle. The accident took place at 20th Street and Villa based on reports by ABC15. Police say the person in the wheelchair sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident.

Car Accident Statistics for Phoenix

In 2009, car accident statistics across Phoenix decreased 13% from 2008 and has been considered at the lowest rate of accidents for 20 years. 17-14 was the rate of accidents per 1,000 residents. There was also an 8.9% decrease in the number of injuries suffered from collisions. There were 136 deaths which resulted from 123 collisions during the year. Out of all the traffic fatalities in the year, pedestrians accounted for 26.3% of traffic fatalities.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

An experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer most likely would hire an accident reconstructionist to investigate the scene of this car accident. Probably the scene of the accident will show skid marks and other evidence that will lead to the truth about who is at-fault for this accident. Arizona is what we call a comparative law state, so an experienced lawyer should be able to look at the facts and investigate the scene of the accident to determine what percentage of fault is attributed to each party. Under Arizona law, an injured person can collect for the percentage of fault that they are innocent. Therefore, even if you are partially at fault for an accident, you can still collect for pain and suffering. It will be up to the lawyer to prove the extent of your injuries, the percentage of fault, and the value of your claim. At the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we have handled comparative fault cases for years. For your free consultation call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow us on our Husband and Wife Law Team Twitter account for news and other topics of interest.

The Mesa pedestrian accident lawyers of the Breyer Law Offices are very sad to report the death of a little 2-year-old boy. Children injuries and fatalities are particularly upsetting to us as we ourselves have 8 children. The accident occurred October 30, 2011, as reported by AZ Central. The fatal accident happened around 6 p.m. near Baseline and Recker roads.

The little boy was said to have been missing just a few minutes, and his family was looking for him as the accident happened. He was transported to a local hospital but later died of his injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

What Caused this Fatal Pedestrian Car Accident?

People may be fast to point fingers at the parents of this child; however, it may be that others are responsible. It has been reported that there were vehicles parked on the street. It may be that these drivers are responsible as well. Perhaps they should not have parked on the street and were partially responsible for the driver not seeing the little boy. Possibly, the driver was not speeding, but still going to fast for conditions. There are many other things that could have contributed to the boy being hit by the vehicle.

Arizona Pedestrian Auto Accident Statistics

While the state continues its efforts to improve pedestrian safety, thousands continue to get hurt in pedestrian accidents each year. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 1,449 cases of pedestrian crashes were recorded last year. Pedestrian accidents make up about 1.4 percent of the total crashes which occurred in 2010.

How an Experienced Mesa Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help

An experienced Mesa pedestrian accident attorney can help answer questions that the family might have in deciding whether or not they can pursue a personal injury claim. One can only imagine the pain and suffering in losing a loved one in such a tragic manner. While it may be true that the family of this child does not have an injury claim, they will only know if they speak to an experienced child injury lawyer who can answer all their questions and investigate the facts of the accident in more depth. The Breyer Law offices, P.C. has been helping families for years when their child is involved in a fatal accident or has sustained serious injuries. Call the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for your free consultation at (480) 389-2463.

As Mesa auto accident injury attorneys, we know that people are outside much of the year in this area and that many are seriously injured while enjoying time outside. Recently in the news, we learned that a 14-year-old had been seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street in Mesa. Police say that the car accident happened at University Drive near Gilbert Road when the 14-year-old and another teen ran across the road and were struck by a vehicle.

The two teens have been transported to a trauma hospital and one is in critical condition while the other is in stable, but serious condition. Police say that impairment is not a factor in the accident. We sincerely hope for the recovery of the two teens.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the 2010 Arizona Crash Facts Summary, there has been a 27.05% increase in pedestrian fatalities from 2009 to 2010; however, injuries decreased by 5.58%. Included in the statistics are children who are 14 years and younger, which accounted for 31 fatalities during the year.

Arizona Pedestrian Law

In Arizona, crosswalks are provided for pedestrians so they can cross on busy roads. Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to pedestrians.

Contact an Experienced Mesa Personal Injury Attorney

Consulting with an experienced Mesa personal injury attorney can be the difference between an excellent settlement and no settlement at all. Many people think that hiring a lawyer who is a general practitioner does not matter for the results of their case. In our opinion that is not true. Just like doctors, you want to hire a lawyer that is experienced and has a great reputation in the area of law that you are seeking help.

Mark Breyer is an expert in injury and wrongful death law. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. focuses solely on injury and wrongful death law and can help you in your Mesa personal injury claim. Call today for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463. You can also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team page on Facebook for news and other topics of interest.

As Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we hear reports of fatal accidents involving pedestrians on a regular basis. Thus, we always advise our readers to exert extra care and attention when crossing a street.
In recent news, another fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Tucson on Saturday afternoon. According to reports by ABC 15, the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on East Pennington Street when a man in his sixties was struck by a car as he crossed the street. Investigations appear to be reporting that the victim was not in the crosswalk when the accident happened.

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries the following day.
Police expect no charges will be filed in the fatal crash. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family members of all parties involved.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Motorists and pedestrians alike are susceptible to fatal accidents. As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 120 pedestrians killed in Arizona in 2009 alone, which makes up approximately three percent of the country’s total pedestrian fatalities for the year.

Pedestrian Rights and Duties

Pedestrians have their share of responsibilities in order to avoid accidents. Crosswalks and traffic signals, for example, are to be observed in order to ensure safety. A pedestrian using a crosswalk has the right of way as stated by the law, thus requiring approaching vehicles to yield (28-792).

Needless to say, however, even on a crosswalk pedestrians must practice utmost care and should stay alert when crossing the street. Drivers must also pay special attention to pedestrians even if they are not in the crosswalk.

Contact a Tucson Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Losing a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident is heart shattering for anyone. Bringing a personal injury claim can help with the financial stress of losing a loved one. As Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we have helped many pedestrians win their claims against drivers. Just because you are not in the crosswalk does not mean that you are entirely at fault for your injuries. There are certain areas of the law that still must be followed and not obeying these as a driver still holds you accountable. For a free consultation with the Arizona Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. and to see if they can win your Tucson pedestrian accident case, call today at (520) 308-6762.

Arizona personal injury lawyers were surprised to find out that even though there is a decrease in overall crash fatalities, pedestrian fatalities in 2010 have increased in Glendale, Arizona. In 2009, from the overall reported pedestrian crashes only 7.94% were fatal, while in 2010 fatal pedestrian crashes increased to 10.77%.

On Friday night, October 10, 2011, another pedestrian was killed after crossing the street at 99th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. According to ABC15, the woman was not walking in a cross walk when she was struck by the vehicle. The driver pulled over and stayed at the scene of the fatal car accident. However, even when pedestrians are not in the crosswalk does not mean that the pedestrian is entirely at fault for the accident.

Our prayers go out to the families of both parties involved in this fatal Glendale car accident. We want to let the family know that despite not knowing them personally, we are still thinking about them and our prayers go out to everyone involved.

Arizona Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), although Arizona pedestrian accidents declined in 2010 with 1,449 incidents, reported fatal crashes and the total number of pedestrians killed increased to 156 crashes and 155 deaths respectively. ADOT also revealed that in more than half of pedestrian accident fatalities or injuries occur while crossing the road. Reported pedestrian fatalities while crossing the road was 87, while there were 687 pedestrian injured.

Arizona Pedestrian Law

Experienced Glendale pedestrian accident lawyers Mark and Alexis Breyer can help you understand some of the basic pedestrian statutes in Arizona. These statutes can help you in pursuing a claim against the at-fault party. All pedestrians are subject to traffic rules (ARS 28-791). Pedestrians have the right-of-way as long as they are crossing in the right place. At crosswalks, vehicles are expected to yield the right-of-way. Meanwhile, if pedestrians cross the road other than in the cross walk, they are expected to yield the right-of-way for vehicles (ARS 28-793).

Contact an Experienced Glendale Wrongful Death Lawyer

For family members who want to have questions answered about a wrongful death claim, it is important to speak to the a Glendale pedestrian wrongful death lawyer. Understanding the laws of injury and wrongful death is very important to obtaining a successful settlement. When a traumatic event like a fatal car accident stuns your family, it is important to have lawyers that you can trust. For an absolutely free consultation for your serious injury or wrongful death claim for the loss of a loved one, call Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. to have all your questions answered about your claim. Call today for a free consultation 623-455-6603.

Phoenix, Arizona has been tagged one of the most dangerous cities, especially for pedestrians. People of all ages prefer to move around the city on foot to appreciate the beauty of the area and to get a healthy dose of exercise. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are rising at an alarming rate. State-wide, more than 1,500 pedestrians are involved in accidents annually. 1,300 of these are ones that are injured, equalling to more than three people injured daily. Also, more than 10 of these pedestrians are being killed each month or one person every three days. This is really quite alarming.

The department has released a list of a few steps to help avoid pedestrian-related accidents especially for students during the school year. Here are the safety tips for pedestrians:

• Cross streets using the pedestrian lanes.
• Keep a safe distance away from the curb.
• When crossing the street, always look from left to right.
• Obey traffic rules.
• Make eye contact with drivers so they can acknowledge that a pedestrian is crossing.
• Avoid drinking alcohol when walking during the day or at night.
• Minors should always be accompanied by guardians or adults when crossing the street.
• Stand in the “Safety Zone” until the crossing guard gives the go signal to safely cross the street
• No horse playing while crossing the street so you have to be attentive with your surroundings.

If you or a loved has been involved in a pedestrian injury accident in Arizona, there is free consultation. Just call these numbers (602) 457-6222, or (480) 389-2463.

A pedestrian was killed in a Glendale car accident after being struck by an out-of-control car. According to a news report in The Arizona Republic, the fatal pedestrian accident in Glendaleoccurred near the intersection of 59th and Olive avenues. The vehicle involved in the crash crossed over from the northbound lanes across the southbound lanes and onto the sidewalk before striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian died at a nearby hospital and two people in the car were also hospitalized. It is unclear what caused the crash or if the driver will be cited for the fatal collision.

Under Arizona Statute 28-904: “A person shall not drive a vehicle on a sidewalk area except on a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.” Whenever a driver goes off a roadway it must be determined what caused the driver to lose control. Was the driver speeding or driving distracted? Was the motorist under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash? Did the driver suffer a medical condition? Was speed a factor in the crash?

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased pedestrian accident victim can file what is known as a wrongful death claim. Such a claim usually seeks compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost future income and benefits and emotional distress.

The skilled Glendale wrongful death attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C know how to hold at-fault drivers accountable for their actions. If you have lost a loved one in a Arizona car accident, please contact our law offices at 623-455-6603 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.