Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Whether you only walk occasionally, or if that is your main mode of transportation, Florida is a beautiful place to get around on foot. However, pedestrians are at risk when they head out and have to interact with vehicles and accidents involving pedestrians happen every day. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were over 9,300 pedestrian accidents in 2018. Of these, 720 pedestrians were killed and over 7,000 pedestrians were injured.
Florida Laws Regarding Pedestrians
There are a few different laws that pertain to pedestrians in Florida. The most important is Florida Statute §316.130, which states, in part, that:
- Pedestrians must obey all traffic control devices unless they’re otherwise directed by a police officer.
- If there’s a sidewalk, pedestrians must use it. If there’s not, pedestrians should walk on the shoulder of the road facing traffic (i.e. on the left side of the road).
- If there is a crosswalk present, drivers have to wait for pedestrians to cross the road before proceeding.
- If there is no crosswalk, pedestrians must wait until traffic is clear before crossing the road. They cannot step into the road if there’s a car so close it’s impossible for them to stop in time.
- Unless specific traffic control devices allow it, pedestrians may not cross an intersection diagonally.
- There’s much more to this statute, but these are the main points. It’s important to note that there’s no specific “jaywalking” law in Florida. Rather, unless you’re at a crosswalk, you must yield to vehicle traffic.
Are Drivers Always to Blame?
Most pedestrian accidents in Florida are caused by negligent drivers, but that is not always the case. Pedestrians can be found at fault for these accidents as well, even if only partially.
For example, you may walk out into the road in a location that does not have a crosswalk, and an approaching car may be speeding excessively. In this case, both you and the driver may be held partly at fault. Under Florida’s comparative negligence law, if you are found partly to blame for the crash, any compensation you receive may be reduced.
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If you or a loved one were injured as a pedestrian, call Aventis Law Firm for a free consultation. We will work with you to learn about the facts of your case and let you know how we may be able to help you get compensation for your injuries.
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General Questions
Is Aventis Law Firm Right for Me?
Choosing a law firm to represent you and your case is one of the most important decisions you can make. We understand that your case is important to you and choosing the right firm and attorney to represent you could make the difference for your case.
Attorney Nicole Liu has spent years working for some of the biggest insurance defense law firms in the State of Florida representing some of the largest insurance companies and corporations in the country, as well as big-box and specialty stores, large and small businesses, restaurants, gas stations, hospitals, and property owners. Because Nicole knows how the insurance companies think and the tactics they use to settle your case for as quickly and minimally as possible, she has a unique insight into how these companies defend their cases to get the best result for your case.
What types of cases does Aventis Law Firm handle?
At Aventis Law Firm, we handle claims in the pre-suit phase and at all levels of litigation. Our areas of practice include Auto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Fire Claims & Burn Injuries, Slip and Fall, Negligent Security, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, and Homeowners Insurance.
Please see our Areas of Practice for a detailed description of each.
How do I know if I have a case?How do I know if I have a case?
You do not need to make this decision on your own. Contact us and set up a free consultation to go over the facts of your case in detail. We will be able to tell you whom you can sue and what you can expect to recover, based on the facts of your accident. Essentially, in most situations, you will have a case if someone acted carelessly under the circumstances and caused your injuries. Applying this standard is more complicated than it sounds, however, which is why it is important to call us for a free consultation.
You may still have a case even if you do not feel hurt at the scene. The biological response to a traumatic situation like an accident sends a rush of adrenaline through the body, which can temporarily reduce sensations of pain. You may start feeling significant pain or developing other symptoms later. It is wise to consult a doctor even if you do not feel immediate, excruciating pain, since some of the most serious conditions emerge over time.
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