Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Attorneys - Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Arizona

Bicycle safety and crashes are areas of special concern to the lawyers of Begam & Marks, as we have both attorneys and staff who actively ride.  Our experienced bicycle accident attorneys are committed to providing exceptional legal representation to victims of bicycle accidents. Our lawyers understand both the emotional and financial hardships you and your loved ones may face after an injury, and we are committed to protecting your rights and fighting for the compensation you need to restore your quality of life. If you've been injured in a bicycle accident, contact our lawyers, experienced attorneys serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Peoria, Buckeye, Surprise, Sun City, and all other Arizona towns.

Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

A bicycle rider who is injured by a careless or negligent motorist will often be able to collect compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering from the motorist’s automobile liability insurance.  If the bicyclist is partially at fault, he or she can still recover damages but they will be reduced by the bicycle rider’s percentage of fault.  Sometimes accidents are caused by a defect in the street or bicycle path, and compensation may then be sought from the city or company responsible for maintaining the street or bike path.  An injury may also be caused by a defect in the bicycle itself; in that situation, compensation may be sought from the bicycle manufacturer and seller.
The number of people in Arizona who ride bicycles, whether for transportation or for exercise or for the environment, has grown dramatically over the years. Many cities are finally adding bike paths, bike lanes, and bike routes to help facilitate interaction between all of these riders and the other vehicles on the roadways.  But given our generally high speed limits and the limited number of safe places to ride, crashes are inevitable and often cause serious, life altering injuries.  A bike crash may be due to a negligent driver who strikes the bicyclist or a poorly maintained bike path or route or a defective component on the bicycle itself.  The accident lawyers of the Phoenix firm Begam & Marks have the experience and knowledge necessary to discover the cause and hold those responsible accountable. 

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages five to 14.  Adults, however, are also frequently pedestrian victims.  In Arizona, the pedestrian has the right of way only at marked or unmarked crosswalks.  An unmarked crosswalk is at any intersection.  Elsewhere, pedestrians may still cross the roadway if they observe three principles.  First, a pedestrian must watch for approaching traffic.  Second, a pedestrian must yield to approaching traffic at any place other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk.  And third, a pedestrian must cross directly across the roadway in a line perpendicular to the two sides of the roadway.  Jay-walking is walking in a “catty-corner” manner, not directly across the roadway.  Although a pedestrian may not be entitled to the right of way, he may still be able to recover a portion of his damages if the motorist was inattentive. Our pedestrian accident attorneys, lawyers representing victims from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and throughout Arizona, can help evaluate a claim's strength and provide legal advice.

 

Contact Our Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Lawyers - Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa

Reckless or negligent motorists should be held accountable when their actions cause harm to a pedestrian or bicyclist. If you or a loved one is the victim of a bicycle or pedestrian accident, please contact the attorneys at Begam & Marks in Phoenix, serving Scottsdale, Mesa, and the surrounding Arizona areas. Our bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyers have the experience and the skill to help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

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