Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Our pedestrian accident law firm in Florida has won more than $1 Billion in compensation for victims of pedestrian accidents and other personal injury claims.
As your attorneys, we can help prove that your injuries were the direct result of driver negligence such as:

• Distracted driving
• Driving over the speed limit
• Failure to obey traffic signs or signals
• Driving under the influence
• Failing to yield the right of way

Compensation for pedestrian accident victims may include coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning potential, and other relevant damages. In cases where insurance will not cover the full extent of damages, you may also be entitled to a further settlement or award via a personal injury lawsuit.

If you decide to work with a Gordon & Partners pedestrian injury lawyer in Florida, one of the first things we will do is work to determine who was at fault for the collision.

Florida is a comparative negligence state, meaning the driver does not have to be 100% responsible for the accident in order for you to receive compensation. An experienced Florida pedestrian accident lawyer from our team will examine the specifics of your case and gather evidence to strengthen and support your claim. From there, we can then work directly with insurance to maximize your payout.

Note that pedestrians in Florida may be held partially liable if they were jaywalking or running out in front of oncoming traffic. In these instances, claims are reduced by the degree of fault attributed to the pedestrian rather than the entirety of the blame being placed on one or other party.

1. Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale isn’t just the most dangerous city in Florida for pedestrians – it’s the most dangerous city for pedestrians in the entire U.S., with an average of 8.1 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents.
2. Pompano Beach: Pedestrian fatalities in Pompano Beach have risen 11% since 2020, with Dixie Highway, I-95, U.S. 1, and Powerline Road being the most dangerous for those on foot.
3. West Palm Beach: There are more than 500 accidents per week in West Palm Beach, and many of these occur at popular intersections, putting both pedestrians and other drivers at risk.
4. Miami: Pedestrian fatalities are nearly double the national average in Miami-Dade County – a troubling statistic that may be due to high pedestrian traffic, aggressive driving, and poorly designed roads.

For more information on pedestrian safety and the most hazardous locations in Florida, see here.

Working with a skilled Florida pedestrian accident lawyer is a must if you want to ensure your rights are protected after these types of incidents.
In cases where insurance is not enough to cover your expenses, you may be able to attain an additional settlement, award, or verdict via a personal injury lawsuit. A Gordon & Partners pedestrian injury lawyer in Florida can oversee this process and may take some or all of the following steps on your behalf:

• Review the details of your case at no cost and outline your best legal course of action
• Gather evidence in support of your claim, including police reports, accident reconstruction reports, and eyewitness testimonies
• File a formal complaint against the negligent party in court
• Prove the liability of the negligent party through depositions, interrogations, and targeted document requests
• State your case in trial in order to persuade a judge or jury to rule in your favor

Many personal injury cases are settled prior to trial. Contact us for a comprehensive review of your case and find out what your rights are and what you may be owed in a court of law.