Flagstaff Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

As cars and trucks have gotten bigger and smartphones have become more common across America in recent years, pedestrian injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle accidents have unfortunately been on a fairly steady rise. To make matters worse, effectively filing suit against a driver who struck and injured you while walking can be a lot more challenging in practice than you might expect, especially if you need to recover for the effects of permanent and life-altering injuries.

In a situation like this, representation from a Flagstaff pedestrian accident lawyer can be vital to protecting your best interests not just in the short term, but possibly for years and even decades to come. Once retained, a dedicated personal injury attorney from Phillips Law Group will fight tenaciously to get you paid every cent you deserve for your damages, even if that means taking your claim all the way to a civil courtroom.

What Rights Do Pedestrians Have on the Road?

Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-792, a pedestrian who is inside a marked or unmarked crosswalk with a “walk” signal or with no signaling sign at all always has the right-of-way over oncoming drivers, provided that the pedestrian does not walk or run in front of oncoming traffic without giving the driver enough time to safely slow down and stop. This section of state law also prohibits drivers who are approaching a car stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross at a crosswalk from maneuvering around and overtaking the stopped car.

Any driver who violates this law or any other traffic law and strikes a pedestrian as a direct result of their unlawful act can be considered legally “negligent” if the incident causes any injury to the pedestrian that is serious enough to require professional medical care. This, in a nutshell, is how a Flagstaff pedestrian accident attorney can help an injured pedestrian sue a negligent driver under the same legal theory that allows drivers to sue over collisions between motor vehicles.

Seeking Fair Financial Recovery Within Filing Deadlines

A comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand based on a collision between a car and a law-abiding pedestrian can seek restitution for both economic and non-economic consequences of the wreck, including:

• Emergency medical expenses and expected future care costs
• Lost work income, benefits, and/or long-term earning capacity
• Personal property damage/loss
• Physical pain and discomfort
• Mental anguish and psychological trauma
• Lost enjoyment/quality of life, and other effects of permanent disability if applicable

Even if a pedestrian suffers a life-altering or life-threatening injury from this sort of incident, though, they generally only have two years under A.R.S. § 12-542 to formally file suit against the person or people responsible for injuring them. Otherwise, as a pedestrian injury lawyer in Flagstaff can further explain, a court would almost certainly throw their case out for being “time-barred,” and they would have no legal means of ever demanding compensation for that particular accident.

Morgan W.

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Blanca D.

When in pain because of an accident all you want to do is focus on getting better and that is what did thanks to this firm. My family and I were set up with a Dr and Chiro right away. The treatment we received was great. I am extremely thankful for all the help we received and the outcome on the cases. Thanks to everyone involved on my case. A special thanks the intake specialist Rosalba who was very kind on the phone when I first called. I highly recommend this firm to anyone, they treat you like family.

Erika A.

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Santana D.

Ruby, Jennifer, Angela did me great over at this law firm. I will recommend them to anybody that has been in an injury in Phoenix Arizona they are awesome 😎. Got paid 6 months after my accident. Then out of the blue a couple years later they still contract me with another check $$$$$🤑😎🤑. Thank you....

Yunior R.

Philips Law Group offers outstanding customer service and a profound knowledge of personal injury law. Right from the initial call through to your office visit, they ensure you feel well-supported. A special mention goes to Ilse, the client experience coordinator. Her expertise in insurance policies is remarkable, and she articulately explains them in both Spanish and English. She skillfully navigates you through the process with empathy and understanding. A heartfelt thanks for the exceptional experience!

Art R.

Phillips was able to get me a good settlement after the first law group I called completely failed. Highly recommend you give them a call after your personal injury.

Rebecca M.

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Vallery A

Throughout the most stressful time Carmen and Donato managed to get me to the correct doctors and get the correct care I needed to make the whole process smooth and less stressful. They always answered any question or concern with professionalism and courtesy. They always valued my time as I valued theirs. Definitely recommend this great firm!

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Ari

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Rich S.

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Contact a Flagstaff Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today

Pedestrians who end up involved in traffic accidents are much more likely to sustain severe injuries compared to anyone inside an enclosed motor vehicle. Unfortunately, that fact does not prevent many drivers in Arizona from acting irresponsibly — or sometimes even intentionally aggressively — around people walking near their vehicles.

You have a right to demand comprehensive financial restitution from anyone who causes you to suffer physical harm by acting negligently around you on the road. Call today to speak with a member of our team about your legal options and learn what a skilled Flagstaff pedestrian accident lawyer from Phillips Law Group can do for you.

Your initial consultation is free, and you are under no obligation to work with us after this meeting. Additionally, we do not collect any fees from you unless we are successful in recovering compensation on your behalf. Please reach out to learn more today!