Fayetteville Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you were struck while walking on Dickson Street, crossing near the downtown square, or anywhere else in Fayetteville, a Fayetteville pedestrian accident lawyer at Entz Law Arkansas Family & Injury Lawyers can help you get answers and pursue fair compensation from the driver who hit you.
Too many pedestrian claims get written off before they even start, with adjusters assuming the person on foot must have done something wrong. We push back against that assumption from day one.
Entz Law Arkansas Family & Injury Lawyers is led by attorney Tyler Entz, a University of Arkansas School of Law graduate who has represented clients in courtrooms across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. He has seen how quickly insurance companies try to shift blame onto the person who was hit, especially when there is no crosswalk footage or when witnesses scatter before police arrive. Tyler works to gather that evidence fast, before it disappears, and to hold drivers accountable for what actually happened on the road.
Our office is located at 1725 S Smoke House Trl, Fayetteville, AR 72701kansas 72701, close to Wedington Drive and the Township Center, so injured pedestrians from across Northwest Arkansas have an easy place to meet with our team. If you or someone you love was hit by a car while walking, call 479-251-8635 or reach out through our contact page as soon as you can. The sooner we get involved, the more evidence we can preserve on your behalf.
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Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Fayetteville
Fayetteville sees a lot of foot traffic. Dickson Street fills with people walking between restaurants and bars at night, the downtown square draws crowds for markets and events, and University of Arkansas students cross busy streets between classes and off-campus housing. Game days near the stadium bring thousands of pedestrians into areas that are normally quiet. Add in school zones near neighborhood elementary schools, and it is easy to see why so many crashes involve someone on foot rather than in another car.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- A driver distracted by a phone, GPS, or conversation
- Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked or unmarked crosswalk
- Turning left or right without checking for people crossing
- Backing out of a parking space or driveway without looking
- Poor visibility at night, in rain, or in low light
- A hit-and-run driver who flees instead of stopping
Any one of these can turn a short walk into a life-altering injury, and it often takes real investigation to prove which one caused your crash.
Injuries Pedestrians Suffer
A pedestrian has no seatbelt, no airbag, and no steel frame between them and the vehicle. Even a crash at a low speed can cause a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, a shattered pelvis or leg, or severe road rash. Children and older adults tend to suffer the most serious injuries, since their bodies are less able to absorb the force of an impact.
Arkansas Crosswalk Law and Your Claim
Under Ark. Code § 27-51-1202, a driver must yield to a pedestrian crossing within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, meaning the natural extension of a sidewalk across the road counts even without painted lines. If a driver failed to stop or slow down for you in one of these areas, that failure can be strong evidence of fault. Arkansas also follows a comparative fault rule, so even if an insurer argues you share some blame, you can often still recover damages as long as you were not primarily responsible for the crash.
Pedestrian crashes are a serious problem nationwide. According to NHTSA, 7,080 pedestrians were killed, and more than 71,000 were injured in traffic crashes in 2024 alone. Those numbers are exactly why insurance companies fight so hard against pedestrian claims, and why having a pedestrian accident lawyer who moves quickly to secure evidence can make a real difference in your case.
How a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help
Pedestrian cases often come down to evidence that disappears fast: traffic camera or doorbell footage, 911 call records, skid marks, and witnesses who saw exactly what happened.
Working with a pedestrian accident attorney means someone is chasing down that evidence while you focus on recovering. Our pedestrian accident law firm also handles every conversation with the insurance company and works to calculate the full value of your claim, including future medical care, before we discuss any settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I was hit outside of a marked crosswalk?
You may still have a claim. Drivers must always use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian, and an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection still carries legal protection. Fault often comes down to the specific facts of the crash.
What if the driver who hit me fled the scene?
Hit-and-run crashes are unfortunately common. We can help you work with the police on the investigation and look at whether your own uninsured motorist coverage applies while the driver is identified.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Arkansas?
Most injury claims must be filed within three years of the crash. Waiting too long can also make it harder to gather camera footage and witness statements while they are still available.
Will my case have to go to trial?
Most pedestrian injury claims settle out of court, but we prepare every case as if it may go to trial, which puts you in a stronger position at the negotiating table.
What to Do Next
If you were hit while walking, a few steps now can protect both your health and your claim.
- Call or text 479-251-8635 to reach our office directly
- Schedule a confidential consultation so we can review what happened
- Gather the police report, photos of the crosswalk or crash scene, medical records, and contact information for any witnesses
Contact Our Fayetteville Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Today
Getting hit by a car is scary enough without having to fight an insurance company on your own. Entz Law Arkansas Family & Injury Lawyers is a pedestrian accident law firm built on fast evidence gathering and straightforward communication, and we are ready to look into what happened to you. Call 479-251-8635 or visit our contact page to schedule your consultation and find out what your claim may be worth.