Pedestrian Injury Lawyer in Glendale, AZ

Understanding Arizona’s pedestrian laws is essential when determining who may be responsible for an accident.

Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-792, drivers generally must yield to pedestrians within crosswalks when traffic signals are absent or not operating, subject to the statute’s specific conditions.

Pedestrians also have responsibilities. For example, A.R.S. § 28-793 generally requires pedestrians crossing outside designated crosswalks to yield to vehicles.

However, being struck outside a crosswalk does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation.

Arizona follows a comparative negligence system under A.R.S. § 12-2505. If both the pedestrian and driver contributed to an accident, compensation may be reduced according to the pedestrian’s percentage of fault rather than eliminated entirely, subject to statutory exceptions.

Our attorneys investigate the evidence to establish liability and challenge attempts to unfairly shift blame onto injured pedestrians.

Unlike vehicle occupants, pedestrians have no seat belts, airbags, or surrounding structure to absorb the force of a collision.

Common pedestrian accident injuries include:

• Broken bones and fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Spinal cord, neck, and back injuries
• Internal bleeding and organ damage
• Nerve damage and soft tissue injuries
• Permanent disability, scarring, and disfigurement

Some injuries require surgery, extensive rehabilitation, or ongoing medical treatment. Others affect a person’s ability to work, perform everyday activities, or live independently.

Our attorneys represent clients with serious traumatic brain injuries and back and spinal injuries.

We evaluate not only immediate medical expenses but also the lasting effects an injury may have on your health, employment, and quality of life.

A pedestrian injury claim may provide compensation for economic and noneconomic losses resulting from another party’s negligence.

Depending on your circumstances, recoverable damages may include medical expenses, future treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent disability.

The value of a claim depends on several factors, including injury severity, medical prognosis, available insurance coverage, and evidence establishing liability.

Insurance companies may offer an early settlement before the full consequences of an injury are known. Accepting that offer could prevent you from seeking additional compensation later.

At Perez Law Group, we carefully evaluate your current and future losses before recommending a legal strategy.

Every case is different, and no attorney can guarantee a particular settlement or outcome.

A serious pedestrian accident can create additional challenges when the responsible driver has insufficient insurance or cannot be identified.

Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available through the driver’s liability insurance, applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, or other qualifying policies.

In some situations, an automobile insurance policy may provide coverage to an insured pedestrian even though the person was walking rather than driving.

Our legal team reviews available insurance policies and investigates potential sources of compensation before determining the appropriate course of action.

Taking appropriate steps after an accident can protect your health and preserve important evidence.

Under A.R.S. § 12-542, Arizona generally allows two years from when a personal injury claim accrues to file a lawsuit.

However, important exceptions apply.

Claims involving public entities or employees may require a formal Notice of Claim within 180 days under A.R.S. § 12-821.01. A separate one-year lawsuit deadline generally applies to claims against public entities or employees.

Other circumstances may affect these deadlines.

Waiting too long can also make it harder to preserve surveillance footage, locate witnesses, and obtain important evidence. Contacting an attorney promptly can help protect your rights.

Building a successful pedestrian accident claim requires careful investigation, evidence preservation, and an understanding of Arizona personal injury law.

Our attorneys examine accident reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, medical records, and insurance policies to determine what happened and identify potentially responsible parties.

When necessary, we work with qualified experts to evaluate accident reconstruction, injury severity, and future medical needs.

We also handle communications with insurance companies, evaluate settlement offers, and prepare cases for litigation when appropriate.

As a boutique law firm, Perez Law Group emphasizes personalized attention. We take time to understand your circumstances, answer your questions, and keep you informed throughout the legal process.

When a pedestrian accident takes someone’s life, surviving family members may face overwhelming emotional and financial challenges.

Arizona law allows qualifying family members to pursue wrongful death claims in certain circumstances involving negligence.

Potential damages may include funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and other legally recognized losses.

Our Glendale wrongful death attorneys provide compassionate representation while helping families understand their legal options.

Perez Law Group has experience representing victims of serious pedestrian collisions, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.

Our published personal injury case results include:

• $2.7 million — Automobile-pedestrian wrongful death
• $1 million — Automobile-pedestrian accident
• $450,000 — Automobile-pedestrian injury

These reported recoveries are gross amounts before fees, costs, and expenses. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Led by experienced attorneys, including founding attorney Cristina Perez Hesano, our firm combines legal experience with compassionate, client-focused representation.

We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that follow serious accidents. Our goal is to help clients understand their rights, make informed decisions, and pursue the compensation available under Arizona law.

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