Florida is consistently ranked among the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Wide, high-speed roads, heavy tourist foot traffic, and poor crossing infrastructure put walkers at serious risk. Injury Claim Team connects injured pedestrians and grieving families with experienced Florida attorneys.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accident Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks
- Distracted driving
- Speeding in pedestrian areas
- Drivers turning without looking
- Poor lighting and visibility
- Impaired driving
Common Injuries
Pedestrian Accident cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Multiple fractures
- Internal injuries
- Severe road rash
- Wrongful death
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in Florida, the driver's auto insurance — and sometimes the pedestrian's own PIP coverage — may apply. Because pedestrian injuries are often severe, these cases frequently meet the serious-injury threshold to pursue full damages against the at-fault driver.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle pedestrian accident cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Pedestrian Accident FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.