Florida ranks among the deadliest states in the country for pedestrians. When a driver hits a walker, the harm is severe and the insurance fight is immediate — we know exactly how to push back.
What sets a pedestrian claim apart — Florida PIP coverage, driver liability, and multi-policy stacking under Fla. Stat. § 627.736.
Pedestrian claims live or die on details from the scene. The driver's identification, the point of impact, witness statements, and your medical record from the same day all flow from the steps taken in the first hour.
Always call police and EMS, even when injuries seem minor. The crash report locks in the driver's identity, plate, insurance, and the officer's preliminary fault assessment — all critical to a pedestrian claim.
Same-day evaluation is non-negotiable for pedestrian victims. Internal injuries, concussions, and spinal trauma frequently surface hours later — and any gap in treatment is the first attack point for the driver's insurer.
Photograph the vehicle, license plate, point of impact, crosswalk markings, traffic signals, and your injuries. Get the driver's name, insurance, and contact info for any witnesses before they leave the scene.
The driver's carrier will call quickly and ask for a recorded statement — that recording is built to be used against you. Politely decline until you have spoken with a lawyer.
Florida law gives pedestrians powerful protections under PIP and § 316.130, but unlocking them requires careful sequencing. A free consultation costs nothing and protects every layer of coverage available to you.
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A pedestrian claim is not a regular auto claim. PIP entitlement, comparative fault, and multi-policy coverage all change the rules at every step. Hiring counsel built for those mechanics is how victims actually get paid.
Many people don't realize Florida's no-fault statute (Fla. Stat. § 627.736) may cover pedestrians struck by motor vehicles. We make sure PIP is properly tendered and that benefits aren't denied or short-paid.
Driver's carriers reflexively blame pedestrians — jaywalking, dark clothing, distraction. We document right-of-way and use accident reconstruction to dismantle those defenses.
A pedestrian claim can reach the driver's liability policy, your own UM/UIM, household auto policies, and resident-relative policies. Missing a coverage layer means leaving money on the table.
Carriers settle hardest with firms that file suit and try pedestrian cases. Decades of South Florida courtroom work translate into measurably better offers, even when trial isn't necessary.
Pedestrian claims unlock multiple insurance layers most victims don't know exist. A correctly built case captures every source — from PIP to the driver's liability to UM/UIM on the household.
Emergency response, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and the long arc of follow-up care. Pedestrian injuries trend severe — the medical pool needs to be sized to a lifetime of treatment, not just the first ER visit.
Time missed during recovery, plus the diminished ability to do the same work in the future. Florida law allows recovery of both present and future wage losses when the injury impacts your career.
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and the lasting effect of injury on daily life. These non-economic damages are routinely the largest part of a properly built pedestrian claim.
Pedestrian claims demand careful sequencing — scene evidence first, then medical, then coverage mapping. Our four-stage process is built around exactly that.
The first 72 hours
We secure the crash report, subpoena traffic-cam and nearby business surveillance, lock in witness statements, and consult accident reconstruction experts. Skid marks, vehicle position, and crosswalk markings all decay fast.
Establishing the full injury picture
We coordinate with specialists, gather every record from EMS to discharge, and connect clients to providers on letters of protection. A complete medical narrative is what drives demand value — not a stack of bills.
Where the money comes from
We map every available coverage layer — the driver's liability, your PIP, UM/UIM, household policies, resident-relative policies — and tender a demand that captures the full economic and non-economic harm.
When the offer doesn’t match the harm
Carriers track which firms file suit and try pedestrian cases. Decades of South Florida trial experience translate into measurably better offers, even when trial isn't necessary.
Get every layer of coverage on the table.
Start your free case reviewFlorida law gives pedestrians powerful tools — right-of-way rules, PIP entitlement, and statutory duties on drivers. Knowing which statute to lean on, and when, is what unlocks the right insurance coverage.
Fla. Stat. § 316.130 specifies when drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Most crashes start with a driver who failed to yield where the statute required it.
Fla. Stat. § 316.1995 generally prohibits driving on sidewalks. Strikes that occur off the roadway often hinge on this statute and the driver's decision to leave the travel lane.
A pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle may qualify for Florida PIP benefits even though the pedestrian was not riding in a car.
Florida's 2023 amendment to § 768.81 bars recovery if the pedestrian is more than 50% at fault. We document right-of-way to keep that bar from ever applying.
Florida's pedestrian statutes set the floor — we make sure they're enforced.
We handle the full range of pedestrian cases across South Florida — crosswalk, intersection, sidewalk, parking lot, school zone, and hit-and-run.
Where a pedestrian was struck drives both the legal analysis and the available evidence — intersections, crosswalks, and parking lots each carry their own rules.
You were in a marked or unmarked crosswalk when a driver hit you. Fla. Stat. § 316.130 provides important right-of-way protections for pedestrians in crosswalks.
A driver turning, running a light, or failing to yield struck you at an intersection. Traffic-signal data and witness accounts shape the case.
A vehicle left the road and struck you on a sidewalk or in a pedestrian path. A violation of § 316.1995 can be important evidence of negligence when a vehicle strikes a pedestrian on a sidewalk.
Other pedestrian cases hinge on what the driver was doing — distracted, speeding, leaving the scene, or operating in a protected zone.
The driver fled. We pursue criminal records, surveillance, and UM coverage on your own or household policies to fund recovery.
Phone records, app usage, and dashcam often build the case where a driver hit a pedestrian they should have seen.
Low-speed strikes in parking lots and school zones still cause severe injuries — and impose heightened duties on drivers.
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Pedestrians have no metal between them and the vehicle that hits them. Even at low speeds the injuries are severe — early documentation matters for both your health and your case value.
Pedestrian heads frequently strike the hood, windshield, or pavement. Concussions and TBIs may delay in symptom — same-day evaluation is essential.
High-impact strikes can cause herniated discs, vertebral fractures, or spinal cord damage. Long recovery and a lasting impact on earning capacity.
Tibia, fibula, femur, hip, and pelvis fractures dominate pedestrian cases — the bumper-line injuries are textbook.
Crush injuries cause internal bleeding that may not present for hours. ER imaging the same day catches what an exam can't.
Abrasions, lacerations, and ligament damage from the impact and from being thrown to the pavement. Often scars and disfigurements.
Florida ranks among the deadliest states for pedestrians. We help families pursue wrongful-death claims.
A pedestrian case can reach the driver's liability coverage, your own PIP and UM/UIM, household auto policies, and resident-relative policies. Done right, that means more available recovery than most victims realize.
Immediate, calculable losses in the weeks after the crash.
Future losses and life-changing effects belong in the claim too.
Find out what your pedestrian case could be worth.
Speak with a lawyer about recoveryDrivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks when the law requires.
Pedestrian claims demand a firm that knows Florida's right-of-way statutes, can stack multiple coverage layers, and stands up to defense counsel. That's what we've built in South Florida.
Driver's carriers reflexively blame pedestrians for jaywalking, dark clothing, or distraction. We anticipate those defenses and document right-of-way before the adjuster gets near them.
Traffic-cam footage, business surveillance, and skid marks all decay within days. We send preservation letters the moment we're retained — long before the carrier starts looking.
Pedestrian cases routinely turn on speed, point of impact, and sight lines. We bring in reconstruction engineers and biomechanical experts to make sure the physics tells your side of the story.
Pedestrian injuries trend catastrophic — TBI, spinal, and lower-extremity fractures with lifetime consequences. Valuing those properly takes life-care planners and vocational experts working alongside counsel.
Florida PIP is only $10,000 — a tiny fraction of most pedestrian medical bills. We move quickly to identify every coverage layer beyond PIP so treatment doesn't stop and recovery isn't capped.
Find out what your pedestrian case is really worth.
Request a free consultationFlorida PIP can apply to pedestrians struck by motor vehicles — even though you weren't in a car. Depending on the circumstances, PIP benefits may come from your own auto policy, a qualifying household member's policy, or the policy covering the vehicle that struck you. The driver's liability policy comes in on top of that.
When the driver is uninsured or underinsured, UM/UIM coverage on your own or a household auto policy is often the difference between a token settlement and a full recovery. We stack every available layer.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for a negligence-based personal injury claim is two years from the date of the crash under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, but the applicable deadline can vary depending on the claims and circumstances.
The practical deadline is much shorter. Scene evidence, witness memories, and surveillance footage all degrade in the first weeks. Getting counsel involved early is what locks the case down.
Millions+ recovered for pedestrian clients.
— A track record across South Florida courts
— Built for pedestrian claims. Trusted by the courts.
Driver's carriers settle hardest with firms that know Florida's pedestrian statutes, can preserve scene evidence, and file suit when offers fall short. Four reasons clients trust us with their pedestrian claims.
Deep familiarity with § 316.130, § 316.1995, and how PIP applies to pedestrians struck by motor vehicles.
Preservation letters and subpoenas on day one — before traffic-cam footage overwrites.
You don’t pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
A documented record of taking pedestrian cases to verdict.
Have you or a family member been struck as a pedestrian in South Florida?
Contact our team for immediate legal assistance. We'll preserve scene evidence, identify every applicable coverage layer, and pursue the driver's carrier on your behalf. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The consultation is free. We come to the hospital, your home, or wherever works for you. Call now — before the driver's adjusters get to you first.
Plain-English answers to the questions pedestrian clients ask most often in their first call with us. If yours isn't here, the consultation is free.
It can. Under Fla. Stat. § 627.736, a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle may qualify for Florida PIP benefits even though the pedestrian was not riding in a car. Depending on your insurance status, PIP may be available through your own auto policy, a qualifying resident-relative's policy, or, if no applicable PIP coverage is available through either, the policy covering the vehicle that struck you.
You still have a case. We pursue criminal investigation records, traffic-cam and surveillance footage, and witness identification. If the driver isn't found, UM/UIM coverage on your own or a household auto policy often funds your recovery.
Many negligence-based claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, but the applicable deadline can vary depending on the claims and circumstances — do not assume a longer deadline applies.
Florida uses a modified comparative-fault rule. You can still recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage. Above 50%, recovery is barred — which is why documenting right-of-way matters from the first hour.
No. The driver's carrier will call quickly and ask for a recorded statement. That recording is built to be used against you. Politely decline and route all communication through your attorney.
It depends on injury severity, available coverage layers, lost wages, and long-term medical needs. Pedestrian injuries trend severe, which often means substantial recoveries when the case is built correctly. The free consultation includes an honest case-value assessment.
Most cases resolve in 6 to 18 months. The timeline depends on how long medical treatment takes (we don't settle until you've reached maximum medical improvement), how clearly liability is established, and whether the carrier offers a fair number without filing suit.
Bring whatever you have. We'll subpoena the rest.
Speak directly with a pedestrian attorney. Your consultation is free.
Many pedestrian clients have claims that overlap other practice areas. We handle them all in-house, so your case never gets handed off.
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