If you’ve been hit by a car while walking in Phoenix, you need a Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyer who understands the unique challenges pedestrian accident victims face. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrian accidents account for a significant portion of serious injuries in Phoenix each year.
At Triumph Law Group, our pedestrian accident lawyers have recovered millions in compensation for injured clients. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for your free consultation at 602-595-5559.
Why Choose Triumph Law Group for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
Choosing Triumph Law Group means working with a trusted Phoenix pedestrian accident law firm that maintains a 98% success rate in Arizona personal injury cases. Our Phoenix personal injury attorneys, including Triumph Curiel, Gary Kester, Liz Wylde, and Sheldon Black, offer over 59 years of combined experience and have been recognized for excellence in trial advocacy and client service.
- Multi-Million Dollar Case Results: Triumph Law Group has secured major settlements such as $4.6 million for wrongful death, $2.135 million in a truck accident, and additional victories in product defect, car accident, workplace injury, burn injury, and other personal injury cases. These outcomes demonstrate our ability to handle complex claims against powerful insurance companies and corporate defendants. View our case results to see examples of our success.
- Proven Litigation Team: Our founding partner, Triumph Curiel, holds Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition, and Liz Wylde is honored for courtroom advocacy. Gary Kester brings deep insurance defense insight, and Sheldon Black has proven experience taking on major defendants in personal injury litigation.
- Available 24/7: We know accidents don’t follow business hours. Our team is available day and night to help injured pedestrians get the legal guidance they need after a crash. Whether you need immediate advice or representation for a motor vehicle accident, we’re here.
- Bilingual Representation: Communication is key after an accident. That’s why our Phoenix personal injury law firm serves clients in both English and Spanish, ensuring every injured pedestrian can fully understand their rights and receive the representation they deserve.
- Contingency Fee Model: Clients pay nothing up front and nothing unless we recover compensation for them. Our interests are always aligned with yours.
- Trial-Ready Litigation Approach: Our Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyers maintain a posture of readiness to try every case, whether it involves a motor vehicle collision, pedestrian crash, or catastrophic injury. This approach reinforces our leverage in negotiations and ensures we can pursue the full compensation our clients deserve.
- Local Knowledge: Our attorneys are familiar with Phoenix’s roads, intersections, and traffic patterns, as well as the local courts and judges. This insight allows our pedestrian accident attorneys to build more effective cases for pedestrians injured on city streets or in surrounding areas throughout Maricopa County.
- Direct Consultation With Attorneys: Every consultation is free and handled directly by a licensed attorney. We offer honest guidance about your rights, case value, and next steps so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
When you partner with Triumph Law Group, you gain a dedicated team of Phoenix pedestrian accident lawyers focused on results, client care, and trial excellence. Call 602-595-5559 or contact us online for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
What Happens in a Pedestrian Accident Claim
Understanding the legal process helps you know what to expect as your case moves forward. A pedestrian accident claim involves proving that another party’s negligence caused your injuries and damages.
Establishing Negligence in Your Case
To recover compensation, we must prove four elements of negligence. First, the defendant had a duty of care toward you as a pedestrian. Second, the defendant breached that duty through negligent or reckless conduct. Third, that breach directly caused your accident and injuries. Fourth, you suffered measurable damages—medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other losses.
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to avoid hitting pedestrians. This includes obeying traffic signals, watching for pedestrians in crosswalks, maintaining safe speeds, and avoiding distracted or impaired driving. When a driver fails to meet this standard, they breach their duty of care.
Determining Liability
Multiple parties can share responsibility for a pedestrian accident. The driver is often liable, but so might be the vehicle manufacturer if a defect contributed to the crash, a government entity if poor road design or maintenance played a role, or a property owner if inadequate lighting or unsafe conditions were factors.
Arizona follows comparative negligence rules, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault—as long as you were less than 50% responsible. Our attorneys have extensive experience navigating complex liability situations and maximizing recovery even in cases where fault is shared.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Phoenix
Pedestrian accidents happen for many reasons, and understanding what caused yours is essential to building a strong case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), understanding the common causes of pedestrian accidents is critical to prevention and recovery.
Common causes include:
- Distracted driving (texting, using phones, eating, adjusting entertainment systems) – Learn more about distracted driving accidents and how they impact pedestrians
- Speeding and reckless driving, especially in residential areas and near schools – Our reckless driving accident attorneys have recovered substantial compensation in these cases
- Failure to yield at crosswalks when turning left or right – A common violation that causes serious pedestrian injuries
- Impaired driving from alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications – See our resource on drunk driving accidents and drug-impaired driving
- Poor visibility due to darkness, weather, or inadequate street lighting – Municipalities have a duty to maintain safe conditions
- Malfunctioning traffic signals and unsafe intersection design – These may create liability for government entities
When drivers fail to exercise reasonable care in any of these situations, they put pedestrians at serious risk of injury or death. Our pedestrian accident injury lawyers investigate each case thoroughly.
Types of Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries due to limited protection for people on foot. Common injuries include:
- Fractures and broken bones — Pedestrians frequently suffer broken legs, arms, ribs, or hips, which may require surgery and longer recovery periods.
- Traumatic brain injuries — Impacts to the head can cause concussions or more serious brain trauma, sometimes leading to lasting cognitive or physical challenges.
- Spinal cord injuries — Damage to the spine can result in partial or complete paralysis and may cause permanent changes in mobility.
- Internal injuries and organ damage — The force of a collision can damage vital organs, sometimes without immediate symptoms, and often demands emergency care.
- Soft tissue injuries — Sprains, strains, and bruising may limit movement and cause pain that persists well after the accident.
- Scarring and disfigurement — Cuts and serious injuries can leave lasting physical marks or changes that affect self-esteem and comfort.
- Wrongful death — Some pedestrian accidents tragically result in fatalities, which profoundly affect families and loved ones.
Even a seemingly minor pedestrian accident can lead to long-term health challenges and significant life changes.
Compensation Available for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Arizona law allows you to recover several types of compensation for your pedestrian accident injuries. Understanding what damages are available helps you evaluate settlement offers and case value.
- Economic damages cover your actual financial losses: medical bills, emergency room visits, surgery, rehabilitation, prescription medications, and ongoing treatment. You can also recover lost wages from time missed at work and future earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job. Future medical care costs are included if your injuries require long-term treatment. Our personal injury attorneys carefully calculate all economic losses.
- Non-economic damages compensate you for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and reduced quality of life. These damages recognize that your injuries have affected more than just your finances—they’ve impacted your ability to enjoy activities you once loved. Arizona law recognizes the significant value of these intangible losses.
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. If a pedestrian accident results in death, surviving family members can pursue wrongful death damages, including loss of companionship, lost financial support, and funeral expenses. Our catastrophic injury team handles the most serious cases.
Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident
Knowing what to do immediately after a pedestrian accident protects your health and strengthens your legal case.
- Seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel fine. Some injuries don’t show symptoms right away, and medical records create important documentation of your injuries. This is the most critical step.
- Document the scene by taking photos of the accident location, vehicle damage, traffic signals, street conditions, and your injuries. Video evidence is also valuable.
- Get contact information from witnesses who saw what happened. Their statements can be crucial to establishing liability.
- Report the accident to the police and obtain a copy of the police report, which provides an official record of the incident. This document is essential for your claim.
- Preserve evidence, such as the clothing you wore, and keep all medical records, bills, and receipts related to your treatment. Don’t discard anything.
- Contact Triumph Law Group for a free consultation before speaking with insurance companies. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and anything you say can be used against you. Our personal injury lawyers will protect your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Arizona?
Arizona law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline, called the statute of limitations, is strict—if you miss it, you lose your right to recover compensation. However, you should act much sooner than two years. Evidence fades, witnesses’ memories become unclear, and prompt action preserves crucial details. Contact Triumph Law Group as soon as possible after your accident. Our accident attorneys can advise you on timing and strategy.
Will my case go to trial or settle?
Most pedestrian accident cases settle before trial, but Triumph Law Group prepares every case as if it will go to trial. This approach gives us leverage in settlement negotiations because insurance companies know we’re ready to fight in court if necessary. Ultimately, you decide whether to accept a settlement offer or proceed to trial. We’ll advise you on the strengths and risks of each option, but the choice is always yours. Our trial attorneys have extensive courtroom experience.
How much does it cost to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer?
You pay nothing up front. Triumph Law Group works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you recover compensation. Our fee comes from your settlement or verdict, not from your pocket. This arrangement aligns our interests with yours—we’re motivated to maximize your recovery because that’s how we’re compensated. We also offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case with no obligation.
What if I were partially at fault for the pedestrian accident?
Arizona’s comparative negligence law allows you to recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident, as long as you were less than 50% at fault. For example, if you were jaywalking but a speeding driver hit you anyway, you might be 20% at fault and the driver 80% at fault. You could recover 80% of your damages. Triumph Law Group has extensive experience handling complex cases involving shared fault and maximizing recovery in these situations.
Contact Triumph Law Group for Your Free Pedestrian Accident Consultation
You don’t have to navigate this process alone. Triumph Law Group is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us or call 602-595-5559 today to schedule your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to answer your legal questions, and we offer bilingual services in English and Spanish. Let our team of experienced pedestrian accident lawyers help you recover and move forward.
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