Tucson Injury Lawyers Offer Tips for Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
by Tucson Pedestrian Injury Attorneys - Mark Breyer
As Tucson personal injury lawyers, we handle many pedestrian accident cases. Many drivers hit innocent individuals and then leave the scene of the accidents. When you are a pedestrian in Tucson, it is important to take safety measures so that a car does not hit you while you are on the roadways. That being said, many pedestrians take safety measures to make sure that they are safe from drivers and drivers of vehicles still cause injuries to these pedestrians. Safety measures help prevent people from being hit by drivers, but they certainly do not prevent all Tucson drivers from hitting pedestrians.
Some tips for pedestrians in Tucson to follow are:
- Try to walk on the sidewalk as opposed to the road
- Look for a crosswalk to see if it is near
- If it is dark out, try to walk in a lighted area
- If you decide to take a run or walk at nighttime, use reflectors
- Try to avoid walking on busy streets
- If you can avoid intersections while walking, that is best
- Try to make eye contact with the driver of the vehicle
Arizona Car Accident Statistics for Injuring Pedestrians
Almost 700 pedestrians were injured in Arizona pedestrian accidents in 2010 when they were crossing the road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). While most occurred in daylight, more than 500 occurred when it was dark. Pedestrians killed in accidents totaled 155 in 2010.
Tucson Pedestrian Accident Law
According to ARS 28-793, pedestrians crossing outside of crosswalks are responsible for yielding to cars. However, drivers must also exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians on the roadway, according to ARS 28-794. Under no circumstances is it acceptable or illegal for drivers to flee the scene of a pedestrian accident.
The above are some laws that we see over and over again as Tucson personal injury attorneys. When a pedestrian has been hit by a driver, each accident needs to be examined individually and on its own facts. Just because a pedestrian is not wearing reflective gear at night or is not crossing in the crosswalk when they are hit, does not mean that it is the pedestrian's fault. It is the job of a Tucson pedestrian injury lawyer to put all the facts together and discuss with the hurt individual what can be done to achieve the best possible settle for their injury claim. For a free consultation with The Husband and Wife Law Team, Breyer Law Offices, call us today.
