An experienced Phoenix pedestrian car accident lawyer hears about accidents and there is always a shocking factor. In recent news, ABC15 has reported that a 51-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a pickup truck on October 30, 2011. Police say that the man was lying or sitting on McDowell Road near 42nd Street before he was struck. The man died on the scene. The investigation is still ongoing; however, police say that the man who was driving the pickup truck was not impaired. It appears that the man who was on the street was the one who was impaired.
Because of the nature of our work, we often see these kinds of incidents. We sincerely extend our condolences to the family of the victim.
Pedestrian Auto Accident Statistics for Phoenix
The number of motor vehicle accidents in Phoenix was 22,713 in 2009. This is actually a drop of 13% from 2008 to 2009. There were 525 collisions with pedestrians during the year, with 26.3% accounting for traffic fatalities. This translates to 36 people who were killed after being struck by vehicles.
Arizona State Pedestrian Law
According to the Arizona Legislature, a driver should exercise due care while driving on roadways. The driver should exercise safety and make sure that he or she will not be colliding with any pedestrians on the roadway. Proper precaution should also be given when a child or a confused or incapacitated person is also on the roadway. As for the pedestrian, he or she should avoid walking on the roadway if a sidewalk is provided.
Contact an Experienced Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix pedestrian accident wrongful death lawyer will be able to evaluate the accident and make sure that the party at-fault will be held accountable. Family members of the victim may be able to file a claim for wrongful death and receive compensation for burial costs, lost wages, and loss of consortium. At this time, this accident needs to be investigated more fully to see if the family has a wrongful death claim. It may be that there was a road design defect, or perhaps the driver was speeding and there is a wrongful death claim for the family of the victim. The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been helping families of loved ones who have been involved in fatal accidents for years. For a free consultation, call (602) 457-6222. You can also follow our Arizona Wrongful Death Law Team Twitter account for additional information and firm news.
