You were crossing the street. Walking your dog. Leaving work. Doing everything right — and then, out of nowhere, everything changed. Sirens. Pain. Flashing lights. A vehicle where a human should never be. Getting hit as a pedestrian is not just an accident — it’s a violation of your space, your safety, and your right to simply exist without fear. At Murphy Schmitt Hathaway, we take these cases personally. With over 40 years of experience in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation, we fight for those who never should have needed a fight in the first place.

The Road Was Yours, Too

You don’t stop being a “person with rights” just because you’re not behind the wheel. Arizona law — and common sense — gives pedestrians the right-of-way in many situations. But that doesn’t stop drivers from speeding through intersections, failing to yield, texting behind the wheel, or just not paying attention.

When that negligence leads to a crash, you’re left with:

• Broken bones, brain injuries, or worse
• Mounting hospital bills
• Weeks or months of missed work
• Emotional trauma that lasts long after the physical scars

And too often, insurance companies act like it’s your fault.

We Don’t Play That Game

When you’ve been hit, the last thing you should do is try to navigate a legal maze on your own — especially when the other side is already building a case against you.

We step in fast. We gather street cam footage, police reports, witness statements, and scene evidence. We build your case like we’re going to trial — because we will, if that’s what it takes.

Why Pedestrian Cases Are High-Stakes

Here’s what makes these cases different:

• Injuries are often catastrophic, if not fatal
• Fault can be contested, even in obvious situations
• Medical care may require long-term planning and future costs
• Victims may be left with PTSD, anxiety, and permanent physical limitations

And when the unthinkable happens — and a life is lost — we handle wrongful death claims with compassion, clarity, and fierce commitment.

This Isn’t Just a Claim. It’s Your Future.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Emergency and long-term medical care
• Lost income or earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Psychological counseling and trauma recovery
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Funeral and burial costs (in fatal cases)
• Loss of companionship or support

We make sure your claim reflects the full weight of what’s been taken from you — and what it will take to rebuild.

Murphy Schmitt Hathaway: When the Walk Ends, We Begin

With decades of courtroom experience, we know how to make the law work for real people in real pain. We don’t use scare tactics. We don’t overpromise. We build strong cases, fight hard, and settle smart — or go to trial when the defense won’t do what’s right.