As Mesa wrongful death attorneys, we were very sorry to hear of the death of a man as he rode his mobility scooter across the street near Fiesta Mall in Mesa on January 4, according to AZ Central. A Ford Mustang convertible hit him at about 9:45 a.m. on Southern Avenue. New reports have said he was not in a crosswalk when the vehicle struck him. Many people think that if they cross outside of a designated crosswalk, they don’t have a case, however, this is not always true. Our thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family at this time.
Causes of This Mesa Car Accident
Police are unsure of what caused this fatal car accident in Arizona. It is possible that there were many different factors at play, such as a distracted driver, speeding, or more. Currently, police have ruled out impairment. If the oncoming driver was distracted by a cell phone, a passenger in his car, putting the convertible top down on his car, or other factors, he could still be at fault. Also, if the driver was speeding or making an unsafe lane change, he may be at fault as well. A case like this deserves professional investigation to determine exactly what happened.
Mesa Car Accident Statistics
There were more than 6,000 Mesa car accidents in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In Arizona, there were nearly 1,500 pedestrian crashes that resulted in 155 deaths and 1,236 injuries that same year. There were nearly 34,000 crashes due to drivers who were speeding and 12,026 crashes resulting from drivers who were distracted.
Contact a Mesa Wrongful Death Attorney
An experienced wrongful death attorney can investigate a serious case like this to determine exactly what happened. If the driver was at fault, he or she can be held responsible for the victim’s medical and funeral expenses and more. The best attorneys will investigate the facts and see whether or not the victim has an injury claim. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represents victim’s families. Contact us today for a free consultation.
