Hit by a car while walking in Arizona? Hire Henry.

Fault depends on the evidence and the rules that apply to the location and signals. Arizona drivers must use due care to avoid pedestrians on roadways, while pedestrians also have right-of-way obligations. Crosswalk rules have conditions; neither a collision nor a crossing location alone establishes who is responsible.

Crossing outside a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection generally requires yielding to vehicles under A.R.S. § 28-793, and additional restrictions can apply between signal-controlled intersections. That does not erase the driver’s duty of care. Henry can discuss how the crossing rules and comparative fault apply to the evidence.

Depending on responsibility and the evidence, a claim may address medical expenses, lost earnings, effects on future work, pain and suffering, and supported future care needs. The seriousness of an injury alone does not establish the amount or availability of recovery.

Keep copies of communications and understand what the insurer is requesting. Consider legal advice before providing a recorded statement or signing a broad medical or settlement release. Henry can discuss the request and how to respond based on your circumstances.

Many Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years after the claim accrues under A.R.S. § 12-542. Claims against public entities or employees generally require a notice of claim within 180 days and a lawsuit within one year after accrual under §§ 12-821.01 and 12-821. Exceptions and other rules require individual review.

Ordinary comparative negligence generally reduces damages in proportion to the claimant’s fault rather than automatically barring the claim. A.R.S. § 12-2505 has an exception for intentional, wilful, or wanton conduct. Recovery requires a valid claim against another party and is not guaranteed simply because fault is shared.

Lighting, sight lines, crossing layout, and signal operation can be relevant to understanding a collision. A possible claim involving road design or maintenance needs separate review of responsibility, defenses, evidence, and government-claim deadlines. A dangerous-looking location does not by itself establish liability.

Beam Injury Law offers a free consultation. The contingency fee is 33⅓% of the gross amount recovered if the matter resolves at or before mediation or settlement conference, whether before or after a lawsuit is filed. Filing a lawsuit alone does not increase the fee. If the matter does not resolve at or before mediation or settlement conference, the fee is 40% of the gross amount recovered, even if it later settles without a trial. The 40% rate also applies if the matter proceeds to trial or arbitration or results in a verdict, award, or judgment. No attorney fee is owed if there is no recovery. Case costs and expenses are separate and remain the client's responsibility regardless of recovery. Review the written agreement for the full terms before signing.