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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Florida

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A pedestrian accident lawyer in Florida represents individuals struck by cars, trucks, Uber and Lyft vehicles, and other motorized vehicles at crosswalks, intersections, parking lots, and sidewalks throughout the state. Pedestrian accidents produce some of the most severe injuries in personal injury law because the human body has no protection against a vehicle's mass and speed. Florida has consistently ranked among the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians. Pedestrian accident attorneys at My Trial Lawyer serve clients throughout the state of Florida including all cities and their surrounding communities. My Trial Lawyer handles pedestrian accident cases on a contingency fee basis with 25 years of combined legal experience.

Who Is Liable When a Pedestrian Is Struck by a Vehicle in Florida?

In most pedestrian accident cases in Florida, the driver who struck the pedestrian bears primary responsibility, particularly when the collision occurred in a marked crosswalk, at a signalized intersection, in a school zone, or in a parking lot where pedestrians have the right of way. However, liability in a pedestrian accident case can extend further. If the striking vehicle was a commercial delivery truck or company car, the employer may be vicariously liable. If the driver was in an Uber or Lyft and actively transporting a passenger, the rideshare company's $1,000,000 policy may apply. If a government entity failed to maintain safe crosswalk markings, signage, or lighting, a claim against that entity may be appropriate. My Trial Lawyer investigates every angle of a pedestrian accident to identify every source of available compensation.

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Injuries Commonly Suffered by Pedestrian Accident Victims in Florida

Because pedestrians have no structural protection from a striking vehicle, the injuries sustained are frequently catastrophic. Traumatic brain injuries — ranging from concussion to severe closed-head injury — are among the most common outcomes when a pedestrian's head strikes the vehicle or pavement. Spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or complete paralysis are a life-altering consequence of high-speed pedestrian collisions. Orthopedic injuries including fractured pelvis, femur, tibia, ribs, and arms are standard in vehicle-pedestrian impacts. Internal organ damage, internal bleeding, and severe road rash requiring skin grafting also occur frequently. My Trial Lawyer works with trauma physicians, neurologists, and life care planners to document the full extent of every pedestrian accident victim's injuries and future care needs.

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How Florida's Comparative Negligence Law Affects Pedestrian Cases

Florida's modified comparative negligence rule allows a pedestrian to recover damages even if they were partially at fault for the accident — provided they were not more than 50% at fault. Insurance companies defending pedestrian accident claims routinely attempt to assign fault to the pedestrian by arguing that the victim was jaywalking, crossing outside a marked crosswalk, wearing dark clothing at night, or distracted by a phone. My Trial Lawyer counters these arguments with traffic engineering analysis, surveillance footage, eyewitness testimony, and police report review to establish that the driver's negligence was the primary cause of the accident. Every pedestrian accident case is personally handled by a partner attorney from intake through resolution.

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Why Pedestrian Accident Victims in Florida Need Immediate Legal Representation

Evidence in pedestrian accident cases — skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, surveillance footage, and eyewitness recollections — deteriorates rapidly. Insurance companies begin building their defense immediately after a crash. My Trial Lawyer moves quickly to preserve evidence, document the scene, and send a legal hold notice for all available surveillance footage before it is overwritten. The firm serves clients throughout the state of Florida including all cities and their surrounding communities, handling every pedestrian accident case on a contingency fee basis — no upfront costs, no fee unless compensation is recovered. Call (786) 855-1000 for a free pedestrian accident case evaluation.

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