PHOENIX, AZ — A woman, later identified as Judge Rosa Mroz, is in extremely critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing the street near 56th Street and Camelback Road. The crash happened around 9:15am on February 2, 2022.
Judge Mroz was taken to a nearby hospital. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Phoenix Police Sergeant Williams stated, “Preliminary information indicates the driver of the Hyundai failed to stop for a red traffic signal light.”
It is believed that Judge Mroz was crossing with the signal appropriately in the crosswalk when she was struck by the Hyundai going eastbound. Williams says it’s getting more dangerous for pedestrians in Phoenix. So far this year alone, he says, eight people have been killed while trying to cross the street.
The driver of the vehicle could be cited for failure to stop for a red light, as well as causing serious injury or death related to a traffic collision.
The AZ Hometown Lawyers sends their condolences to the family and friends of Judge Mroz.
Moving Forward After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian cases can be legally quite complex. The defending insurance companies will often raise substantial questions of who was at fault, and the amount the behavior of the pedestrian contributed to the accident itself. Many people are surprised at how difficult their own insurance companies can be when attempting to file UM/UIM claims. This is why it is most important to be represented by an experienced and seasoned attorney with extensive expertise in pedestrian cases. Look for a lawyer with actual trial experience with verdicts in pedestrian cases, which often require expert testimony and accident reconstruction evidence.
While the majority of injury cases are settled prior to trial, insurance companies carefully monitor the record of every injury attorney and use this information to determine the amount of the settlement they are willing to offer. If an attorney has not taken enough cases to trial, the insurance company knows that there is less risk of losing before a jury and they will attempt to offer much less than they are required to compensate by law.
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If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident in Arizona please Call GIL at (602) 495-1005.
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