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Serious Injury Claims

Pedestrian Accident
Lawyer in Tempe

Hit while walking on Mill Avenue, crossing ASU campus, or anywhere in Tempe? Pedestrians always have the right of way in crosswalks. Don't let insurance companies blame you for their driver's negligence.

Pedestrians Face Severe Injuries

No protection means broken bones, head trauma, spinal injuries. You need maximum compensation for long-term recovery.

Tempe Pedestrian Danger Zones

Where pedestrian accidents happen most in Tempe

ASU Campus Crossings

70,000+ students crossing daily. Distracted drivers, delivery vehicles, rideshares constantly violating pedestrian right-of-way.

High-Risk Areas:
  • • University & College Ave
  • • Apache Blvd campus crossings
  • • Tyler Mall pedestrian areas
  • • Cady Mall walkways
  • • Orange Mall crossings

Mill Avenue District

Heavy foot traffic, intoxicated drivers at night, Uber/Lyft drop-offs blocking crosswalks. Weekend nights especially dangerous.

Accident Hotspots:
  • • Mill & 3rd Street
  • • Mill & 5th Street
  • • Mill & University
  • • Mill & 7th Street
  • • Hayden Ferry area

Light Rail Stations

Pedestrians rushing to catch trains, drivers not yielding at crossings, confusion at rail/road intersections.

Station Dangers:
  • • Veterans Way/College station
  • • University & Rural station
  • • Apache & McClintock station
  • • Mill & 3rd Street station
  • • Tempe Town Lake station

Shopping Districts

Parking lot accidents, drivers backing out, poor visibility, delivery trucks blocking walkways.

Problem Areas:
  • • Tempe Marketplace
  • • Arizona Mills area
  • • Rural & Ray shopping
  • • Elliot & Priest centers
  • • Baseline & Rural shops

Parks & Recreation

Joggers, cyclists, families crossing to parks. Speeding traffic through residential areas near recreational zones.

Recreation Risks:
  • • Tempe Town Lake paths
  • • Kiwanis Park crossings
  • • Papago Park access
  • • Canal paths intersections
  • • Rio Salado Parkway

School Zones

Children crossing, parent drop-offs, school buses, reduced speed zones ignored. Morning and afternoon highest risk.

School Crossings:
  • • Tempe High School area
  • • McClintock High vicinity
  • • Marcos de Niza zone
  • • Elementary school crossings
  • • School bus stops

Arizona Pedestrian Rights

The law is on your side - drivers must yield

Your Legal Rights

  • Drivers MUST yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Cars must stop for pedestrians at intersections
  • Vehicles cannot pass cars stopped for pedestrians
  • Drivers must exercise due care to avoid pedestrians
  • Right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks
  • Protected even outside crosswalks if driver could avoid

Driver Always At Fault?

Arizona law requires drivers to exercise extreme caution around pedestrians. Even if you were jaywalking, if the driver could have avoided hitting you, they can be held liable.

Insurance companies will try to blame you. Don't let them. We fight these tactics every day.

Protect Your Rights

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

No protection means catastrophic injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury

Head strikes pavement or vehicle. Life-changing cognitive impacts, massive medical costs.

Spinal Cord Damage

Paralysis, permanent disability, lifetime care needs. Millions in future medical costs.

Broken Bones

Multiple fractures common. Surgeries, hardware, long recovery, permanent limitations.

Internal Injuries

Organ damage, internal bleeding, emergency surgery. Not always immediately apparent.

Road Rash

Severe skin damage, infection risk, permanent scarring, multiple skin grafts needed.

PTSD & Trauma

Fear of crossing streets, anxiety, depression. Mental health treatment for years.

Building Your Pedestrian Case

Critical evidence we gather immediately

Time Is Critical

Video gets deleted. Witnesses disappear. Skid marks fade. The driver's insurance company is already building their defense. We need to act fast to preserve evidence that proves your case.

Traffic Cameras

Tempe has cameras at major intersections. We request footage immediately before it's overwritten.

Business Security Video

Mill Ave shops, ASU buildings, nearby businesses often capture accidents. We get it before deletion.

Cell Phone Records

Prove driver was texting or on phone. Subpoena records showing distraction at impact time.

Vehicle Black Box

Shows speed, braking, steering. Proves driver wasn't paying attention or was speeding.

Witness Statements

Other pedestrians, drivers, shop workers. We find and interview them while memories are fresh.

Medical Documentation

Every treatment, therapy, medication. Building case for current and future medical needs.

No Fee Unless We Win

Hit While Walking? Call Now.

Pedestrian accidents cause life-changing injuries. You need maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Get a free consultation from a Tempe pedestrian accident lawyer who knows how to win.