A previous post here discussed the prevalence with which pedestrian accidents occur in Arizona. The statistics are truly staggering, but most people fail to recognize the human impact caused by these accidents, as their vision is clouded by the numbers. As a personal...
Pedestrian Accidents
Arizona seeing significant increase in pedestrian accidents
With crosswalks, a multitude of laws and extensive public service initiatives to raise awareness of the issue, one would think that pedestrian accidents would be extensively diminished nowadays, but the truth is much different. In fact, just recently the director of...
Hit-and-run accident kills Phoenix grandmother
It doesn't take an expert to recognize that car accidents are a significant problem on the streets of Phoenix. Too often, our news stations cover crashes where innocent individuals are left severely injured or killed by the negligent, preventable accidents of others....
Distracted driving statistics don’t seem to align with reality
We've all heard that distracted driving is dangerous. Yet, with how recent cell phone usage has become, statistics are still lacking when it comes to showing just how deadly this form of distracted driving can be. This can be scary to think about, especially since the...
How does comparative negligence work?
Being injured in a car or pedestrian accident can completely disrupt an individual's life. The injuries can cause severe physical pain and suffering that can be not only expensive to treat but difficult to overcome. Some wind up with personal disabilities, while...
Phoenix pedestrian accident leaves man hospitalized
With its nice weather, Phoenix is a city where pedestrians can be seen out and about year-round. This also means it's a city where pedestrian accidents can occur at any time. Far too many motorists ignore pedestrians, primarily by failing to be attentive and stop at...
Pedestrian injured in Phoenix by suspected drunk driver
Victims harmed by a drunk driver have different legal protections available to them. A pedestrian in Phoenix recently suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while on the sidewalk. According to authorities, the driver is suspected of driving under...
Phoenix roadways present dangers for victims
Pedestrian safety is an important concern in every community. There has been a growing number of pedestrian fatalities in Arizona during 2016. Distraction on the roadways is a significant factor. Additional factors include cell phone use, speeding, high speeds on...
Arizona at the top of the list of states for pedestrian deaths
Pedestrian accidents can lead to death and serious injuries for victims. Data collected by the Governor's Highway Safety Association for the first half of 2016 reveals that distracted driving and walking has led to a 20-year high in pedestrian deaths. According to the...
Arizona‘s pedestrian death rate among the nation’s highest
Pedestrian accidents sometimes end up taking the lives of their victims. Unfortunately, a recent report indicates that Arizona is trending the wrong way lately when it comes to pedestrian deaths.The report was by the Governors Highway Safety Association. One of the...