Florida Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrian Accident
$600M
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What to do if you are involved in a pedestrian accident

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, meaning a pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle such as car, truck or motorcycle, there are some steps you should take to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

Contact the police to seek help and report the scene

After an accident, call 911 and inform them of the situation. They will send out emergency responders to help anyone injured and a police officer to document what happened. They will create a report containing important information that can play a big role in an insurance company’s decision on liability coverage.

Go to the hospital to look after your health and check for hidden symptoms

You need to go to the hospital right after the accident, or at the earliest possible. Some symptoms can appear a few days after and have to be reported to your doctor in case they may indicate an emergency. Do not forget to follow the instructions of your practitioner as any failure to do so can affect your case adversely.

Start building your evidence report and document the accident

If it is safe to do so, document the accident by taking photos or videos, such as:

  • Vehicle situation;
  • Impacts on the vehicle;
  • Physical and property damages;
  • Property damages;
  • The entire scene;
  • Skid marks;
  • Street signs.

Ask for the contact information of potential witnesses and try to ask for permission to record their statements with your phone.

Inform your insurance company but do not accept anything without having seen a pedestrian accident attorney

Reporting an accident to your insurance company can be tricky- on one hand, you want them to know what happened as soon as possible. But on the other hand, you don’t want to say anything that could potentially jeopardize your claim or absolve the at-fault party of responsibility. It is important that you receive the help from a pedestrian accident lawyer that have all the relevant law knowledge to get the compensation you deserve for your case.

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Your Questions Answered

What is the most common cause of injury to pedestrians?

In Florida, most pedestrian injuries happen because of:

  • Cars not giving way.
  • Pedestrians crossing the road inappropriately.
  • People standing, lying, or playing on the way.
  • Bad vision.
  • Drivers or pedestrians under the influence of drugs.

Both driver and pedestrian can be liable in case of an accident. If negligence from one party can be proved, he/she will have to pay compensation to the injury victim. Also, depending on the specific circumstances of the case, a percentage of fault can be assigned to each party if both are involved in the cause of the accident.

The compensation you are entitled to after a winning pedestrian accident case can be:

  • Medical bills.
  • Loss damage.
  • Property damage.
  • Pain and suffering.
  • Loss of consortium.
  • Punitive damages.

Professional pedestrian accident lawyers can help you with:

  • Gathering key evidence and building a strong case.
  • Negotiating maximun compensation with insurance companies.
  • Defending your case in trial when necessary.

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Premises liability

PREMISE LIABILITY

$450,000

James was searching for equipment for painting at Home Depot. In the aisle next to him, there was a worker on a lift stocking the highest shelf. The worker pushed boxes so far across the shelf that they fell off the other edge and hit James in the head. The force almost knocked James unconscious. He sat down and the loud bang got the worker off the ladder to see what fell. When they saw James they offered him a bucket and made a report. James did not recall leaving the store or how he got home. He did not recall much except being at home depot and getting hit in the head. Home Depot told him that it was a small box of dust masks that hurt him. We discovered it was actually a large box of emergency kits that fell off the shelf.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$850,000

In this case, our client slipped and fell on water that had accumulated near the hot tubs/showers on the Lido deck of a major cruise line ship. The client suffered torn ligaments to her shoulder that required 2 arthroscopic surgeries. The cruise line took the position that the condition on the floor was open and obvious.

Premises liability

PREMISES LIABILITY

$980,000

Georgia was visiting a friend in the hospital when she walked out of the elevator and into her friend’s room. As soon as she entered the room she slipped on a newly mopped floor without any wet floor sign present. The floor was so wet that Georgia’s entire outfit was soaked. Because of the muted tile floor, the water was invisible. Georgia needed a back operation which was unsuccessful and caused her to slip into a coma. She luckily survived.

Motor vehicle accident

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

$1.1 MILLION

AUTOMOBILE REAR END COLLISION

Rodrigo was driving his work truck home when he was rear-ended at a stoplight. Rodrigo needed a fusion of his thoracic spine. A terrible and complex operation. Unfortunately, while Rodrigo was undergoing the spinal operation, one of his children died and he was unable to be with his grieving wife. It was a tragic case that eventually settled.

Bicycle vs car accident

BICYCLE VS CAR ACCIDENT

$1.45 MILLION

David was a teacher at a local high school. He rode his bike to school in the morning and after school would ride another 10 miles for exercise. On a sunny afternoon on his way home an older driver turned right into him as he was riding down the street. He hurt his shoulder and neck and needed two operations. Defendant felt his injury was due to playing football 10 years earlier and would not provide him a fair or reasonable offer.

Car vs commercial truck accident

CAR VS COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT

$3.4 MILLION

Joe was driving his 18 wheeler on the Florida Turnpike headed south after a long-haul run.  He was “bobtailing” which means he did not have a cargo trailer on the back of his truck rig.  A drunk driver lost control of his car causing Joe to avoid the accident but drive off the highway and into a canal.  He was injured in the accident but also witnessed a child die when he climbed out of the truck and came to the accident site.  There the injured child was trapped under the car and he was powerless to save the child before it passed.

Auto accident T-Bone

AUTO ACCIDENT T-BONE

$4.5 MILLION

Xao, a Vietnamese immigrant was driving home after work at night to see his pregnant wife. He stopped at a 4-way intersection and looked both ways. He did not see anyone in either direction. As Mr. X when through the intersection he was hit on the passenger side door by a mid-sized black SUV driving without their lights on. Mr. X was catastrophically injured.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$8.2 MILLION

This was a hard-fought pedestrian accident case, in which our client was struck by an SUV driven by a teen driver, as they attempted to cross North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, FL. As a result of the accident, our client suffered numerous fractures, partial loss of vision and frontal lobe brain injury that affected his speech, and other personal injuries that required him to be hospitalized for 58 days.

At the time of the accident, our client was a cashier at Walmart and has been unable to return to work.

“This case is the epitome of what we consider part of our Core Culture and broad vision – which is to be Warriors for Justice,” stated Brian LaBovick. “Mr. Jacobus has serious permanent injuries and will continue to fight to regain his life into the foreseeable future. This verdict will allow him to get the professional help he needs to safely navigate the rest of his life.”

Medical malpractice

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

$15 MILLION

Brain damages child due to medical negligence.  Mother was misdiagnosed upon entry to the hospital while under contractions.  The child was born severely disabled.