Palm Beach Gardens Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The most common cause of pedestrian accidents is negligent drivers on the road, from cars, trucks, and even bicycles.

Drivers have a legal obligation to drive in a way that doesn’t put others at risk. Pedestrian accidents often happen when this duty is breached, in which case the driver may be held liable for their actions.

Types of negligent driver behaviors that can result in pedestrian accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Driving over the speed limit
• Driving under the influence
• Drowsy or fatigued driving
• Texting and driving
• Failing to yield or stop for pedestrians
• Failing to obey traffic signs and signals

Florida is a comparative negligence state, which means both parties in a pedestrian accident—or truck accident, bicycle accident, or car accident involving a pedestrian—could be found partially liable for the incident. A Palm Beach Gardens pedestrian accident lawyer can investigate your case to determine who was at fault and how shared liability may impact your claim.

In a collision, pedestrians don’t have the protection of a car around them and are thus at greater risk of serious injury or death. Types of pedestrian injuries we deal with regularly at our personal injury law firm Palm Beach Gardens, include:

• Head and neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Facial injuries
• Paralysis
• Road rash
• Amputations
• Nerve damage
• Organ damage
• Lacerations, abrasions, and bruising

Injuries can vary in type and severity. They can also be incredibly costly to treat. Since 1993, we have recovered more than $1 Billion in compensation for our personal injury clients, including compensation for medical expenses, disability accommodations, and lost wages. Schedule your free consultation today to find out what we can do for you.

• PGA Boulevard & Fairchild Gardens Avenue: This traffic-heavy Palm Beach Gardens intersection runs by many large commercial properties, and it’s a prime spot for collisions of all kinds.
• PGA Boulevard & Ellison Wilson Road: Travel just 1.5 miles to the east of the Fairchild Gardens intersection and you’ll come to PGA Boulevard and Ellison Wilson Road, another leading site for collisions and a spot pedestrians should navigate carefully due to its close proximity to U.S. 1.
• FL-AIA & Burns Road: Railroad crossings are another major risk factor for pedestrian accidents, and this one at FL-AIA and Burns Road is at the top of the list of dangerous intersections in Palm Beach Gardens.

Safe Roads USA. (2023, October 10). Palm Beach Gardens Road Safety Overview. https://www.makeroadssafe.org/palm-beach-gardens-road-safety-overview/

If you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian accident in Florida due to the negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to compensation.

Florida motor vehicle drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 worth of personal injury protection (PIP), a type of insurance that can be paid out to victims in road accidents like car crashes and pedestrian collisions. However, insurance companies make it notoriously difficult to get what you are owed, which is why we recommend working with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Palm Beach Gardens who can skillfully advocate for your rights.

Types of compensation you may be entitled to after a Florida pedestrian accident include economic damages (such as medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, or property damage) and non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering or emotional distress). Most insurance providers will only cover economic damages, but you do have other legal options available to you for collecting a larger settlement or verdict.

Our pedestrian accident lawyers have more than 200 years of combined experience fighting for the rights of personal injury victims in Palm Beach County. Talk to an attorney from our team for a complete overview of your legal next steps, as well as a breakdown of the types of compensation you may be entitled to.