Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Victor Dante, Esq. Pedestrian accidents happen in Florida because of aggressive drivers and crowded roads and this makes Florida one of the country’s most dangerous states for pedestrians. If you were involved in a pedestrian accident because of somebody else’s fault, contact a Pedestrian Accident Attorney at the Dante Law Firm for help.

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Florida has topped the list for pedestrian deaths, according to a new report, with the Orlando-Kissimmee area taking the number one spot.

The Dante Law Firm has extensive experience representing people that have been injured in pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian accident attorney from our firm will take on the insurance company and ensure that you, our client, gets the money you deserve.

The Dante Law Firm, Florida pedestrian accident attorneys, has been representing pedestrian accident victims throughout the state of Florida since 1994. Let the Dante Law Firm handle your case and preserve your legal rights, we will assign legal staff and lawyers to handle your case and keep open communications 24/7 via email. Complete our free case evaluation or contact us by phone at 305-949-2526, we only get paid if we win.

Pedestrians have a significant disadvantage when they are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Unlike motor vehicle drivers, pedestrians have nothing to protect them from serious injuries. The result is that pedestrian accidents are usually catastrophic and often fatal. In fact, 13 pedestrians die in accidents every day across the United States–with the majority of those being children and the elderly.

The number of pedestrian accidents in Florida is likely to rise in the near future. With more and more drivers engaging in distracted driving behaviors, like texting or using smartphones will driving, pedestrians need to be even more vigilant at intersections and along highways.

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Anytime a 3,000-pound moving vehicle hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian is the one who will sustain the majority of the injuries. Even at low speeds, pedestrians can still suffer severe and life threatening injuries, including:

Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Burns
Lacerations
Internal organ damage
Fractures
Loss of limb
Paralysis
Death

Yet even when pedestrians obey all the traffic signs and cross at designated crosswalks, pedestrian accidents can still occur. Impaired drivers, distracted drivers, and reckless drivers do not always notice pedestrians on the roadway and at intersections. As a result, they may inadvertently run into joggers, children playing, or mothers crossing the street with their little ones.

How do pedestrian accidents occur? Sadly, there are numerous ways a pedestrian could be injured or killed. For example: A texting teenage driver takes his eyes off the road for a few seconds to respond to his friend. As a result, his car veers slightly to the right and into a jogger on the road.

Children are Especially Vulnerable to Pedestrian Accidents

Children are also vulnerable to pedestrian accidents. They can dart out from behind a parked car or run unexpectedly through a parking lot. Sadly, when children are hit by a car or truck, it is usually fatal. In 2010, pedestrian accidents accounted for one-fifth of all children between the ages of 5 and 9, who were killed in a traffic collision. Children ages 10-15 were 3x as likely to be involved and injured in a pedestrian accident than someone aged sixty.

For decades, the majority of those injured or killed in pedestrian accidents were males — nearly 70% of all pedestrians. In addition, the majority of pedestrian fatalities occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday–between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight.

Contributory Negligence

There are times, however, when a pedestrian may be partly to blame for the accident–and subsequently their injuries. They may have failed to cross at a crosswalk, or they may have inadvertently darted out across the street. This is known as contributory negligence and it is what the insurance companies will claim–even if it is untrue. They may claim that you were partly–or mostly–responsible for your injuries, so that they can limit their own liabilities–and avoid a costly settlement.

Contact our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, or anywhere in the State of Florida, you need an experienced Miami pedestrian accident lawyer on your side. Contact the Dante Law Firm, P.A. to learn more about all of your legal options. Call us at 305-949-2526 today to discuss your case.

Representing Bicycle Accident Victims in these Florida cities:

Miami
Miami Gardens
North Miami
North Miami Beach
Opa-locka
Aventura
Fort Lauderdale
Hallandale Beach
Hollywood
Sunny Isles Beach

Dante Law Firm
221 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 208
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 365-FREE

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