Glendale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A Glendale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Injured Pedestrians
A pedestrian accident lawyer in Glendale can explain who may be at fault when a driver hits a person on foot, handle the insurance company, and tell you which deadlines apply. Glendale's busy arterials, event crowds around State Farm Stadium and Westgate, and the wide streets people cross to reach a bus stop all put pedestrians at risk. Most Arizona injury claims must be filed within two years (A.R.S. 12-542).
- Filing deadline
- Generally 2 years from the crash
- A.R.S. 12-542(1)
- Crosswalk right of way
- Where signals are absent or not working, drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk
- A.R.S. 28-792
- City or state vehicle
- Notice of claim within 180 days
- A.R.S. 12-821.01
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Glendale: Crossing Wide, Fast Streets
A person on foot has nothing between them and a moving vehicle. In Glendale, that meeting happens at wide arterial intersections with long signal cycles, in the parking lots around Westgate on event nights, in the shops and side streets of historic downtown, and at the bus stops where people cross to catch a ride home.
A pedestrian accident attorney in Glendale starts with that question. The insurance company's first move is often to ask what the pedestrian was doing. Was the person in the crosswalk? Did they cross against the light? The answer matters, because Arizona assigns fault by percentage and the other side will argue for a high one. Valley Accident Law is a Scottsdale firm, and we do not have an office in Glendale, but we take calls from injured pedestrians across the West Valley and start by phone. Our statewide guide from an Arizona pedestrian accident lawyer explains the law in full, and our page for a personal injury lawyer in Glendale covers the other injury cases we see from the area.
Where People on Foot Get Hurt in Glendale
The city has not published a list of its most dangerous corridors for walkers, so we point only to what has been reported.
- 59th Avenue and Olive Avenue
The City of Glendale and local residents have called it a hot spot for crashes. Planned fixes include raised medians to cut left-turn crashes and bus-stop curb extensions meant to slow traffic and make pedestrians more visible.
- 63rd Avenue and Beardsley Road
ADOT crash data cited by ABC15 showed 10 red-light-running crashes at this intersection in 2020. A driver who runs a red light is a danger to anyone in the crosswalk.
- Westgate and State Farm Stadium event nights
Crowds cross lots and streets in the dark, between rows of cars, while drivers hunt for exits. A driver backing out or leaving too fast can strike someone who never saw the car.
- Bus stops along Glendale Avenue and Grand Avenue
Valley Metro serves Glendale with routes such as Route 70 on Glendale Avenue and the Grand Avenue Limited. People often cross mid-block to reach a stop, which matters to the fault analysis.
- Downtown Glendale and the Glendale Urban Shuttle routes
The free circulator serves City Hall, Glendale High School, downtown shops, Glendale Community College and the Glendale Adult Center, so students and older adults are on foot near busy streets.
In a Crosswalk Versus Outside One
Arizona law gives pedestrians rights and duties. Where you were when you were hit shapes the fault argument, but it rarely ends the claim.
In a marked or unmarked crosswalk
- Where signals are absent or not working, a driver must slow or stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely (A.R.S. 28-792).
- A driver may not pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
- A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle too close to yield.
Outside a crosswalk
- A pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles (A.R.S. 28-793).
- Between two adjacent signalized intersections, cross only in a marked crosswalk.
- Even so, a driver still has to use reasonable care, and Arizona's pure comparative fault rule means a pedestrian with some blame may still recover, reduced by that share (A.R.S. 12-2505).
Arizona
Glendale Reports, Courts and Hospitals After a Pedestrian Crash
These are the places that most often matter once a pedestrian has been hit.
Glendale Police Department
Main station at 6835 North 57th Drive, with Foothills (6255 West Union Hills Drive) and Gateway (6261 North 83rd Avenue) stations. Records is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city also directs people to an online records request form and to buycrash.com.
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., a Level I trauma center on the Arizona Department of Health Services list.
Phoenix Children's Hospital Arrowhead Campus
19007 N. 67th Ave., a Level IV trauma designation. The main Phoenix Children's Hospital, at 1919 E. Thomas Rd. in Phoenix, is the Level I pediatric trauma center.
Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital
13460 North 67th Ave., inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and orthopedic conditions.
Glendale City Clerk
5850 W. Glendale Ave. If a city crosswalk, signal or vehicle played a part, a notice of claim is generally due within 180 days. We confirm who may accept it.
Maricopa County Superior Court
Hears injury lawsuits countywide and assigns civil cases to a judicial district by ZIP code. See our guide to Maricopa County courts.
What to Do After You Are Hit as a Pedestrian in Glendale
Get safe and get checked first. Then protect the claim.
- 1
Call 911 and stay put if you can.
Drivers in an injury crash must give notice immediately to police, and the report makes a record of the scene (A.R.S. 28-666).
- 2
Get the driver's details.
Name, insurance and plate. If the driver leaves, leaving the scene of a crash with injuries is a felony (A.R.S. 28-661, 28-663), and any witness or camera footage matters.
- 3
Take photos, if safely possible.
Include the crosswalk, signal, lighting and where you were standing. Do this before any vehicle is moved.
- 4
See a doctor.
Many injuries show no or seemingly minor symptoms at first, and a record from the day of the crash helps.
- 5
Be careful with the insurer.
You are not required to agree to a recorded statement. A remark about feeling fine can injure your legal rights later.
When the Driver Is Never Found
A hit and run does not always end the claim. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply, and physical contact is not required if you can corroborate that an unidentified vehicle caused the crash. A witness, video from a business or doorbell camera, scene evidence such as debris, or 911 and police dispatch records made right after the crash can all help (A.R.S. 20-259.01(M)). Glendale has pushed to reduce serious crashes through its Safe Streets for Glendale program and a Vision Zero plan, but the plan names no corridors or crash totals, so we rely on the facts of your crash. If the driver was impaired, a bar that sold to an obviously intoxicated person may share responsibility (A.R.S. 4-311), with a likely one-year deadline.
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Questions
Questions about Glendale pedestrian accident cases
How do I find the best pedestrian accident lawyer in Glendale for my case?
Look for someone who explains your legal rights in plain language, tells you how the fee works and does not promise a result. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Request a free case review and judge for yourself.
Does a pedestrian hit by a car in Glendale, AZ still have a claim if they were outside a crosswalk?
Often yes. A pedestrian outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles, but Arizona uses pure comparative fault, so a share of blame reduces your recovery instead of ending it. Insurance companies and attorneys often negotiate the percentage.
How do I get the police report after I was hit in Glendale?
Glendale Police Records is at 6835 North 57th Drive and open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The city's records page points to an online request form and to buycrash.com, and says there may be a fee. Our guide to getting a police report has the steps.
Do I need a pedestrian hit by car lawyer in Glendale if the driver's insurer already made an offer?
It is worth a call before you accept. A hit by car lawyer in Glendale can look at whether the offer covers ongoing treatment and lost income, and whether the insurer has assigned you too high a percentage of fault. An early payment will under most circumstances close your claim permanently.
I was hurt by a driver leaving Westgate. Is a lawyer worth a call?
It is worth a call. Event crashes often involve impaired or hurried drivers, several insurers and evidence that disappears quickly. We can explain your legal rights and the deadlines.
Where would a lawsuit over my Glendale pedestrian crash be filed?
In Maricopa County Superior Court, which assigns civil cases to a judicial district by ZIP code. A 2018 administrative order uses the ZIP code of the plaintiff's lawyer when the plaintiff has one, so a case is not necessarily heard in the West Valley. We confirm the current assignment when we file.
My child was hit near a Glendale bus stop. Are the deadlines different?
They can be. A child's limitations period is generally paused until age 18 (A.R.S. 12-502). Against a public entity, a child has 180 days after the 18th birthday to serve the notice of claim and one year after to file the lawsuit, but the parents' own claim for medical bills they paid is not paused and their notice is due within 180 days. Families should not wait.
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