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Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users because they lack the structural protection that motorists have inside vehicles. When a car or truck collides with a person walking, whether in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or along the roadside, the results can be devastating. According to preliminary data, U.S. drivers struck and killed more than 7,100 pedestrians in 2024, marking a troubling trend of pedestrian fatalities that remain about 20% above rates seen earlier in the decade.
Arizona in particular has been singled out in recent safety reports for its high pedestrian fatality rate. One study found that the state’s pedestrian death rate was nearly twice the national average, especially among male pedestrians, with male fatality rates rising from 4.9 to 6.0 per 100,000 people, well above national benchmarks. In Phoenix specifically, one of the country’s largest and most traffic dense cities, authorities have ranked the city among the worst in the U.S. for pedestrian fatalities, prompting changes in jaywalking enforcement and increased focus on street safety.
These trends reflect the reality that pedestrian crashes are not rare events. They are frequent, often severe, and typically result from a mix of driver behavior, urban design challenges, and vehicle and pedestrian interactions.
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While pedestrian crash data varies by year and reporting system, recent figures illustrate the scale of the threat:
These figures emphasize that pedestrian crashes are not isolated. They represent a persistent and severe public safety issue that affects families, neighborhoods, and communities across Arizona and the U.S.
Pedestrian crashes happen under a wide variety of circumstances, but several scenarios are especially frequent:
These common scenarios show that pedestrian accidents frequently result from predictable patterns of negligent driving. Because pedestrians have no protective vehicle shell, even low speed impacts can produce serious injury.
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle often suffers injuries that range from serious to catastrophic:
Pedestrian injuries often require emergency care, surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment, resulting in substantial medical bills and long term recovery needs. Medical documentation of these injuries is critical for treatment and for establishing legal claims.
Pedestrian accident injuries impose a wide range of costs and consequences:
Because pedestrian injuries often affect every dimension of a victim’s life — physical, financial, emotional — compensation claims must comprehensively assess both immediate and future impacts.
In Arizona, pedestrian accident injury claims fall under the state’s personal injury law. To recover compensation, a pedestrian or their representative generally must prove:
Arizona follows a pure comparative negligence system. A pedestrian may still recover damages even if they are partly at fault, although any awarded amount may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to them.
Insurance also plays a central role. Injured pedestrians may pursue:
A skilled attorney works to ensure all applicable insurance policies and legal avenues are identified and properly pursued.
Pedestrian accident cases involve complex evidence, legal standards, and negotiation pressures. An experienced attorney provides critical support:
Investigation and Evidence Collection
Medical Coordination
Liability Analysis
Insurance Negotiation
Litigation Support
Attorneys also help preserve critical evidence such as vehicle damage, crosswalk conditions, or traffic signal timing that can disappear or be altered over time.
Victims of pedestrian accidents may pursue compensatory damages including:
Economic Damages
Non Economic Damages
Wrongful Death Damages if applicable
When a crash results in a fatality, family members may recover:
Quantifying the full value of a claim requires careful assessment of both short term and long term impacts, something experienced attorneys excel at doing.
Negligent security claims are not ordinary slip-and-fall cases – they involve criminal acts, safety design standards, and complex liability issues. A seasoned negligent security lawyer typically assists clients with:
Case Investigation
Security Analysis
Medical Documentation
Liability Strategy
Damage Valuation
Negotiation and Trial
With negligent security cases often involving multiple defendants and deep evidence analysis, professional legal advocacy is crucial to safeguard your rights and pursue full compensation.
Negligent security victims in Arizona may pursue compensation for:
Medical treatment and rehabilitation
Surgical costs and diagnostics
Lost income and future earnings
Out-of-pocket expenses (transportation, adaptive care)
Property loss or theft directly tied to the incident
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety
Loss of enjoyment of life
Scarring, disfigurement, or disability
At Snyder & Wenner, P.C., we understand the profound impact pedestrian crashes have on victims and families — physically, emotionally, and financially. Our attorneys combine deep litigation experience with compassionate advocacy to pursue full compensation for injured individuals.
We work with medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and financial analysts to build strong, evidence-based claims and fight for justice — whether through negotiation or in court.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona, do not wait. Evidence deteriorates and legal deadlines approach quickly.
Contact Snyder & Wenner, P.C. for a free consultation to review your case, understand your rights, and begin pursuing the compensation you deserve.
Seek medical treatment immediately, report the crash to law enforcement, preserve evidence (photos, witness info), and contact an attorney before providing statements to insurers.
Yes. Arizona’s comparative negligence law allows recovery even if you share some degree of fault, though your settlement may be reduced accordingly.
You may pursue uninsured motorist claims under your own policy, and law enforcement will pursue the hit-and-run driver; an attorney can guide both processes.
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for personal injury, including pedestrian accidents, is typically two years from the date of injury.