At Breyer Law Offices P.C., we were surprised to hear of an incident involving a USPS truck hitting a woman in a motorized wheelchair on December 22 at about 1:30 p.m., according to a news report published in Fox 10. The accident occurred near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road. Witnesses attempted to lift the semi to free the woman who became trapped underneath it after the truck hit her, but they were unsuccessful. Fire crews had to pull her out with an extrication tool. Thankfully, the woman wasn’t killed despite being in such a traumatic accident. She did suffer what appeared to be a fractured arm and leg. We wish her a quick recovery and all of the helpers should be commended for trying to aid her.
Causes of This Phoenix Accident
This Arizona truck accident occurred when the USPS driver attempted to turn right and didn’t make sure the path was clear as the woman was crossing at a designated crosswalk. The semi truck was pulling a large trailer, so it is possible the driver had difficulty seeing the woman. However, it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure there are no pedestrians crossing before they turn into a crosswalk. The intersection where this accident happened was listed as one of the most dangerous intersections in Phoenix, according to a report in AZ Central. The intersection was the site of 35 Phoenix pedestrian and car accidents in 2009. There were 525 pedestrian accidents in Phoenix in 2009 and 589 in 2008, according to a study published in AZ Central.
Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix truck accident injury lawyer would begin by investigating the scene of the accident. Many times, cases like these require an expert in accident reconstruction. These types of claims also are most successful when lawyers can interview witnesses and take pictures of the scene of the accident. For an absolutely free consultation, call the Husband and Wife Law Team. We are here to answer all of your legal questions.
