Answers to Important Questions About Pedestrian Accidents.

How Our Jacksonville Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Can Help.

After a pedestrian accident, it is very common for victims to be seriously injured and unable to work. And when faced with a situation like this, many victims quickly accept a large check from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Unfortunately, these victims are completely unaware of all the areas for which they are entitled to compensation. Had they sought the council and representation of one of our experienced Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorneys, they would have recovered compensation for all of their injuries and losses.

Before speaking with or accepting any settlement from an insurance company, it is best to speak with an experienced attorney that knows the law and can tell you how much your are legally entitled to claim. And having the representation of a Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorney also lets the insurance companies know that you are aware of your rights.

Working for the insurance companies and representing thousands of clients over the years has given us the experience to know how to properly calculate claims for the medical costs not only for your initial care but additional care you will needed in the future. Also compensation for pain and suffering and income losses. We are also familiar with all of the tactics that insurance companies use to try and shift blame to reduce the amount of compensation they are liable for.

We have extensive experience in building strong cases. Preparing a solid case and demonstrating our experience in negotiations with the insurance companies in this way demonstrates not only the strength of your case, it makes it very clear that we know how to justify your claims and how to fight for the compensation you are legally entitled to in court.

If you or a loved one was hit by a motor vehicle, speak with our Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorneys about your accident. Our detailed case evaluations are free and there are no out of pocket costs for our representation. We get paid when you get paid.

Jacksonville, Florida Pedestrian Accident and Fatality Statistics.

According to the National Safety Council, U.S. Pedestrian traffic deaths peaked between 1995 and 2020, with 4,892 pedestrians hit and killed by motor vehicles in 2005 alone. Interestingly, pedestrian deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents dropped over a six year period down to 4,457 in 2011. Approximately 25% of these people were among the 25 – 34 age group. Only 10% of these fatalities were driver only impaired while 25%, more than double the number of fatalities were pedestrian only impaired accidents.

Of non-roadway traffic fatalities, public and private parking lots are clearly a dangerous area for pedestrians. In 2020, 429 of the 715, 60% of the total non-roadway pedestrian fatalities occurred in public and private parking lots.

2021 pedestrian fatality statistics reveille that only 23% traffic fatalities occurred at roadway intersections. More than three times that number, 77% occurred outside of roadway intersections.

Unfortunately, Florida leads the country as the 2nd most dangerous state for pedestrians with 6 of America’s top 20 cities for traffic fatalities. According to Smart Growth America, these Florida cities and metro areas include the following.

The statistics below show how dangerous Jacksonville can be for pedestrians.
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Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

What Damages Can Victims Of Pedestrian Accidents Claim?

We have help thousands of clients identify all of their costs and losses after being struck by a motor vehicle. Victims are usually unaware of the different damages that Florida’s laws allow them to claim. We help clients understand these laws and how they can be applied to recover the true costs of their injuries and damages. Below are the key areas of compensation that our Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorneys consider. We carefully examine each of these areas for every client as we build their case and calculate their claim.

• Pain and Suffering: Pain and suffering damages can be relative but there are formulas that the legal community and courts widely accept. Factors include the pain you have and are likely to suffer from in the future, emotional damages and loss of companionship if you have lost a loved one.
• Medical Care Costs: Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries. Victims commonly require extensive medical care initially and a long term period of recovery and rehabilitation. Victims are also able to claim the costs of transportation.
• Loses of Personal Property: Personal property losses associated to the accident can also be included in your claim.
• Income Loses: Serious injuries from being hit by a motor vehicle almost always result in a loss of income. At a minimum, a few days of bedrest. Serious injuries can lead to days and weeks of hospitalization. For some, their injuries may result in permanent disabilities that require a career change or worse, being unable to work at all. We will carefully consider how your injuries will affect your income.
• Punitive Damages: If the driver of the motor vehicle was driving in an extremely reckless or irresponsible manner, the court may impose punitive damages as a part of the verdict and award them to the victim.

If you or a loved one was struck by a motor vehicle of any kind, contact our Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorneys. Our consultation and case review is free and there are no out of pocket costs for our representation. We get paid when you get paid!