The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that motor vehicle accidents result in a pedestrian fatality about every 88 minutes in the United States. If you frequently walk to get around town or exercise, you have a 150% higher risk for death in a car...
Pedestrian Accidents
Phoenix accident leaves young man, unborn baby dead
Tragedy could strike at any moment. An unsuspecting motorist or passenger could suffer significant harms in the event of an accident. And when passengers of a mass transit vehicle are involved in a crash, this could mean significant harm and even death. According to...
Helping you take action following a pedestrian accident
Whether it is in a residential area, on a city street, in a parking lot or rural area, the reality is that pedestrians abound in Arizona. Even when residents in Arizona and elsewhere are not getting around primarily by foot, at the very least they get to and from...
Pedestrian accident leaves Phoenix man dead, another injured
When people think of pedestrian accidents they often think of individuals who are struck by negligent drivers while crossing the street. Although this is a common type of pedestrian accident often caused by driver distraction, fatigue, or intoxication, it is not the...
Man seriously injured in Phoenix pedestrian accident
Phoenix has its fair share of pedestrians. These individuals may feel safe on the city's sidewalks and crosswalks, but the truth of the matter is that there is nothing that can protect them from an errant driver. And, sadly, there are far too many distracted, drowsy...
Apparent failure to yield results in pedestrian’s death
Even though pedestrians are a common sight across the Phoenix area, far too many motorists fail to take the steps necessary to recognize them and protect their safety. This is of critical importance considering that pedestrians are without protection, meaning that...
Pedestrian accident victims deserve a voice
Over the past few weeks previous posts here have discussed pedestrian accidents. Sadly, pedestrian accidents continue to increase in frequency, and those pedestrians who are involved in them are often left with serious injuries. In the worst cases, these pedestrian...
Number of fatal pedestrian accidents rises significantly
Pedestrians are common throughout the Phoenix area. Their presence is so common, in fact, that it should be second nature for motorists to act in ways that protect those pedestrians' safety. The sad reality, however, is that pedestrians are struck and injured or...
Phoenix pedestrian accident leaves one dead, injures three
Walking in the Phoenix area shouldn't be a dangerous activity. Yet, more often than many notice, negligent drivers act in a way that threatens to cause pedestrians serious harm. Those who are struck by an errant vehicle can suffer serious damages. They may be left...
Pedestrian accident takes another life in Phoenix
The Phoenix-area has seemingly seen an influx of serious pedestrian accidents lately. These wrecks often leave victim with serious injuries or, in the worst cases, dead. In the aftermath of these wrecks, victims and their families can struggle to make sense of the...