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.
