Many states and cities have laws against crossing streets outside of designated crosswalks, while traffic controls instruct pedestrians to wait before crossing, or in situations where they should yield to oncoming traffic. This kind of behavior is colloquially known as “jaywalking.” And though Arizona law does not specifically make use of this term, it does […]

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Parking lots are the sites of many accidents. When only motor vehicles are involved, the results are often minor fender benders. But the results can be devastating when a 3,000-pound car hits an unprotected pedestrian. Even being hit at a low speed can lead to debilitating injuries and significant medical bills. Many of these pedestrian accidents in […]

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On the 300 or more sunny days of the year walking in Phoenix isn’t a bad choice. It’s the few rainy days that make it dangerous for many pedestrians. Of the 109,554 automobile accidents that happened in Arizona in 2014, 13,883 were weather related including 3,152 rain related accidents according to Valley Metro. The lesson? If […]

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You’re walking across the street and you’re hit by a car. It’s a terrible accident and it happens more than it should. It is estimated that more than 1,500 pedestrian accidents happen each year in Arizona resulting in 1,300 injuries and more than 100 fatalities. You have rights even if you were walking against the […]

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