How Florida Pedestrian Accidents Happen
Carelessness or driver errors are behind many of these incidents, but the term is negligence in the legal field. To prove your claim in a pedestrian accident, you must show that the responsible party breached a legal duty of care, and you were injured as a result. Some examples of breach include:
- Speeding;
- Drunk driving;
- Disobeying traffic signs or signals;
- Failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk;
- Distracted driving, such as texting or talking on the phone; and,
- Other risky acts while driving.
Plus, you must comply with the Florida statute of limitations, which requires you to file a lawsuit within four years after the incident. If you do not sue before the statute expires, you can never recover compensation for your losses.
Potential Compensation For Pedestrian Accident Victims
Florida law allows you to recover damages for the losses you suffer, which may be physical, financial, and emotional. Our pedestrian accident lawyers will file a claim with the responsible driver’s insurance company, seeking compensation for:
- Medical bills, including surgery, emergency care, pain medication, physical therapy, and related treatment;
- Lost wages, if you cannot work because of your injuries;
- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional distress; and
- Additional forms of compensation that may be available in your case.
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The Insurance Company Will Fight Your Claim
At The Benenati Law Firm, we understand that accidents can happen to anyone at any time and can change lives forever.
Even when the responsible driver’s fault is clear, you should not expect the insurance company to pay out your claim without a fight. Insurers are businesses, and they will go to great lengths to protect profits. A claims adjuster will find every opportunity to deny compensation, such as by contesting the extent of your injuries.
The insurance company may also reject your claim on the grounds that you were at fault in the incident. In Florida, there is a law regardingcomparative negligence, which could decrease your award if your own conduct was a factor in causing your injuries. You can be sure that the claims adjuster will point out such acts as crossing against the light, failing to walk in a crosswalk, or your level of inebriation.
An Ocoee Pedestrian Accident Attorney Will Protect Your Rights
If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident, do not hesitate to reach out to the Benenati Law Firm. We will offer a free case evaluation and inform you of your options moving forward. Contact us today by calling 407.777.7777 or visiting our website.
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The Benenati Law Firm serves personal injury clients, as well as those going through the bankruptcy process. Our practice areas include:
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You were involved in an accident. You are suffering and injured and you want someone to pay for that suffering. That is why you are looking for a personal injury lawyer. Too many times, someone hires a large law firm and gets lost in the shuffle. That will not happen in our firm. Do not let it happen to you.
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Whether you have suffered a serious injury because of another’s negligence, or you are suffocating under mountains of debt, a consultation with the Benenati Law Firm may prove to be extremely advantageous. We encourage you to call our offices today at 407-777-7777, or fill out our online form to request your free, no-obligation, and completely confidential case consultation. If you are unable to travel to our location during our office hours, we offer after-hours and home visits for your convenience, too.
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