Pedestrian Accident Claims in Arizona
When drivers in Arizona must yield to pedestrians, crossing outside a crosswalk, how fault is shared, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a… A.R.S. §§ 28-792, 28-793
| Pedestrian right-of-way | Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle too close to yield. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield to all vehicles, and between adjacent intersections with working traffic signals may cross only in a marked crosswalk. Crossing elsewhere: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/28/00793.htm . Source: A.R.S. §§ 28-792, 28-793 |
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| Fault rule (comparative negligence) | Pure comparative negligence. If the jury finds the injured person was partly at fault, the claim is not barred, but damages are reduced in proportion to that person's share of fault. A claimant who intentionally, willfully or wantonly caused or contributed to the injury does not get the benefit of comparative negligence. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2505 |
| Minimum car insurance | For policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2020, minimum liability limits are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $15,000 for property damage (25/50/15). Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-4009 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | A personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. Claims for false imprisonment, libel or slander have one year. For someone under 18 or of unsound mind when the claim accrues, the time generally does not run until the disability ends. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
Who has the right of way, a pedestrian or a driver, in Arizona?
Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping if needed) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle too close to yield. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield to all vehicles, and between adjacent intersections with working traffic signals may cross only in a marked crosswalk.
Can you recover damages if you were partly at fault in Arizona?
Pure comparative negligence. If the jury finds the injured person was partly at fault, the claim is not barred, but damages are reduced in proportion to that person's share of fault. A claimant who intentionally, willfully or wantonly caused or contributed to the injury does not get the benefit of comparative negligence.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Arizona?
For policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2020, minimum liability limits are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $15,000 for property damage (25/50/15).
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Arizona?
A personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues. Claims for false imprisonment, libel or slander have one year. For someone under 18 or of unsound mind when the claim accrues, the time generally does not run until the disability ends.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.