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Scottsdale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
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Walking is a healthy and cost-free mode of transportation, but pedestrians face many dangers, especially in growing communities like Scottsdale. Our beautiful weather makes walking around town a natural part of any day. Sadly, you might end up getting hurt in an accident.
Start searching for a reputable Scottsdale pedestrian accident lawyer immediately. With the right attorney, you can find evidence to prove you are entitled to financial compensation. Your legal team can then begin settlement discussions to obtain justifiable compensation for your medical care, property damage, and other damages.
Ready to learn more? Call CLS Law, PLLC, today to schedule a free consultation. Our founder, Christopher L. Sullivan, is eager to share his knowledge and fight on behalf of his injured clients.
Who is to Blame for a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians can be hurt in a variety of situations and due to various hazards:
Distracted Drivers
Motorists today contend with countless distractions, but cell phones are probably the biggest problem. A motorist looking at an email or text message is not observing the road. They could easily crash into a pedestrian trying to cross the street or drift onto the shoulder and hit someone standing there.
Drugs and Alcohol
Impaired motorists cannot drive safely. They might even be unable to see clearly depending on their level of intoxication. Drunk and drugged motorists cause thousands of wrecks each year in Arizona. They can easily blow through an intersection without stopping and collide with a pedestrian at high speeds.
Aggressive Drivers
Driver aggression is a real problem for pedestrians. Motorists in a hurry will refuse to yield, run a red, and make illegal turns. For example, a motorist might quickly make a left-hand turn without checking to see that the intersection up ahead is clear. Instead, they pull directly into a pedestrian because they were in a rush.
Fatigued Drivers
Driver fatigue is a major source of collisions. An exhausted motorist might nod off briefly, which means they never see the pedestrian step in front of the vehicle. The trucking industry sets limits on the number of hours a trucker can be on the road. If a driver goes over, they could easily get into a collision with a pedestrian—and probably a deadly one.
Dangerous Roads
Sometimes a driver isn’t to blame for a crash. Instead, the road could have hazards which lead to wrecks:
- Missing stop signs or malfunctioning lights
- Poorly laid out intersections
- Potholes which cause a driver to lose control of a car
- Barriers or debris in the road, forcing a driver to take defensive action or jump a lane
Improper road maintenance can lead to pedestrian crashes. For this reason, we need to visit the accident scene to inspect whether road conditions could make the government partially at fault for your injuries.
Defective Vehicles
Vehicle defects are also a source of accidents. Manufacturers sometimes sell vehicles with a design or manufacturing defect. The vehicle could then crash into a pedestrian even though the motorist is trying to drive safely. Other defects are caused by poor mechanical repairs, which might be the fault of a mechanic.
Major Injuries Suffered in Crashes
Pedestrians are unprotected in any collision with a motor vehicle. The heavier the vehicle and the faster its speed, the more serious the injuries.
Our clients are dealing with:
- Back injuries
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Fractures, including broken legs, pelvic fractures, and cracked skull
- Shoulder injuries
- Vertebral fracture and herniated discs
- Spinal column injuries
- Crush injuries
Too many pedestrians also die in accidents. Statistics from the Department of Transportation show that 271 pedestrians died in Arizona in 2023, which is far too many. If you lost a loved one, call our firm. You might have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim.
Damages & Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are expensive. For example, being injured often keeps them away from work, so their income drops. At the same time, they might need surgery, physical therapy, and counseling. The financial pressure just builds and builds.
Contact us today. We know how to calculate damages including:
- Any lost income. You might be a full-time employee who can’t get back to work, or a gig worker who must take months off, so you have no income coming in. You deserve compensation for lost income or wages when a negligent driver hits you.
- Medical expenses, including ongoing or upcoming medical care. Pedestrians often struggle with permanent disabilities, so ongoing medical care is a real concern. Work closely with your attorney to review how much your care has cost you.
- Pain and suffering. This is an umbrella term for bodily pain and inconvenience. Injuries can keep people up all night and depress their spirits. Just trying to deal with pain is one of the worst aspects of being injured. You deserve compensation to try and make up for your suffering.
- Mental anguish or distress. It’s only too common for pedestrians to struggle with mental distress after a traumatic accident. You could slip into depression or suffer from flashbacks. Money is an inadequate substitute, but you should seek some form of compensation to make up for this distress.
We might also fight for punitive damages to punish the defendant. These might be appropriate when the defendant is intoxicated and crashes into you because they run a red light or take other dangerous actions. Punitive damages aren’t available in all cases, but we also see if we can request them.
Wrongful Death & Pedestrian Accidents
What happens if a loved one dies in a pedestrian crash? You can still request compensation in a wrongful death claim for:
- Income and wages your loved one would have earned if they survived.
- The value of lost services, such as child care, elder care, cooking, and home maintenance.
- Loss of love, comfort, companionship, and affection.
- Any emotional pain and suffering experienced by survivors who are grieving.
- Expenses, like funeral and medical care for your loved one.
We will work closely to ensure you can bring a successful claim against the driver or other defendant. Each year, hundreds of people die in motor vehicle accidents, including pedestrians who are struck when they are most vulnerable.
Wrongful death cases are complicated, so get the legal help you need from an experienced law firm. CLS Law has tackled many of these cases for our clients.
Deadlines to File a Lawsuit
Arizona’s statute of limitations for a pedestrian accident is two years. The clock will begin to tick on the day you are hurt in the crash, unless you are bringing a wrongful death case, in which the case begins on the day your loved one dies.
Once two years have passed, any lawsuit filed will be untimely, which means a judge can dismiss the case. You might not receive any compensation from the defendant.
Reach out to an experienced lawyer at CLS Law if you are afraid the deadline is approaching. We can check how much time remains, and we can file a lawsuit in court to preserve your rights.
Call CLS Law for More Information
Our firm is monitoring the legal market to better understand trends in personal injury law. We leverage the most up-to-date information and legal developments to help our clients hold dangerous drivers and other defendants accountable for hurting them. Call CLS Law today at (855) 257-9467 to schedule a free consultation with our Scottsdale pedestrian accident attorney. We will help you file an insurance claim against a dangerous driver and begin the process for obtaining justice.
CLS law team has been great to work with. They communicate great with regular updates on our case. Pleasant to talk to on the phone anytime they call. Seems like a nice group of people. Great overall experience.
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Free same-day consultation with your CLS Law attorney, and file opened within 24-hours of case acceptance. You will be able to instruct the other party to speak with your CLS lawyer immediately
No Out-of-Pocket
CLS Law only collects a fee from the recovery we obtain. You will not pay anything out-of-pocket.
Results
We have recovered millions for Arizona accident victims. We only represent plaintiffs and will go to court when necessary.
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