Safety Tips for Preventing Scottsdale Pedestrian Accidents
As Arizona personal injury attorneys, we want to make sure motorists look out for runners participating in marathons. Drivers should remember to slow down whenever they see pedestrians and runners, and be aware when driving through busy pedestrian areas and during times when marathons or other organized runs are in progress.
Watch Out and Avoid Scottsdale Pedestrian Accidents
Motorists can avoid Scottsdale pedestrian accidents by slowing down and watching for pedestrians near where marathons are taking place. Be aware as you drive through the area, and consider taking alternate routes. Usually, you can search online or in the newspaper for more information on areas where marathons are taking place.
Scottsdale Pedestrian Accident Law
According to ARS 28-794, drivers should exercise due care to avoid pedestrian accidents. This includes honking the horn when necessary to warn pedestrians of your approach, as well as exercising proper precaution when a child or confused and/or incapacitated adult is on the roadway. Also, according to ARS 28-792, drivers shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the road within a crosswalk.
Scottsdale Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to City-Data.com, there were two fatal Scottsdale pedestrian accidents in 2009. There were 155 fatal pedestrian accidents in Arizona in 2010, and 1,236 pedestrians were injured. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), more than 10 percent of pedestrian accidents in Arizona resulted in a fatality.
Contact a Scottsdale Personal Injury Attorney
Our law team represents victims who are injured in pedestrian accidents. We investigate the place where the accident occurred and collect evidence to use against the at-fault driver. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. then works to obtain large settlements for their clients that help cover medical expenses and more. Contact us today if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident and we will answer all your questions in a free consultation.
