Posted on Jan 27, 2023

On Sunday, January 19, 2023, a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred near North Woodland Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue in DeLand, Florida, according to a Tweet by the DeLand Police Department. The crash occurred after 6:00 p.m. when the pedestrian walked off the sidewalk and got hit by a Ford Fusion.

What You Should Know About Florida Pedestrian Accidents

There are several things you should know about Florida pedestrian accidents. We have briefly summarized some points below that you should consider if you’ve been injured in a Florida pedestrian accident.

  • The responsible or at fault driver’s insurance coverage may cover your damages.
  • The police report will often blame the pedestrian for the accident, but the police report is not admissible in court.
  • There may be more insurance coverage available to you than you think because more than one person may be liable.
  • The insurance company may offer to pay you nothing, but they may change their tune if you get legal representation.
  • An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can help you maximize the value of your claim and keep you from settling your case for a fraction of what it’s worth.

Drivers Must Yield for Pedestrians in Florida

In Florida, drivers approaching intersections or other areas where pedestrians are legally crossing the road are supposed to yield and allow the pedestrians to cross. This applies to automobile drivers, as well as bicyclists. However, drivers that are going too fast or not paying attention hit pedestrians every day in Florida. Pedestrians are vulnerable when crossing the road and, at least to some extent, have to rely on drivers to stop when drivers are supposed to stop. Unfortunately, some of these drivers don’t stop, and people get seriously injured or killed in these types of accidents.

Steps You Should Take After a Florida Pedestrian Accident

There are several important steps to take after you’ve been in a pedestrian accident in Florida. Here is a quick summary:

  • Assess your injuries and get to safety.
  • Contact the authorities.
  • Get the contact information and insurance information of the driver of the car that hit you.
  • Get the contact info of any witnesses.
  • Take pictures and video of everything.
  • Don’t speak with the driver’s insurance company without speaking to your attorney first.
  • Contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at the earliest opportunity.

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If You Get Hit by a Car in Florida, You May be Entitled to Compensation for Your Damages

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation. We offer free legal consultations with a Florida pedestrian accident lawyer. You can call our Orlando, Florida personal injury law firm today at (321) 352-7588 today to schedule your free consultation. Also, you can contact us on our website and set your consultation up by email. When you schedule a consultation at our law firm, you will get a consultation with a personal injury lawyer, not a customer service representative or intake person.

Additionally, we have at least one attorney licensed in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, in addition to Florida. So, if you’ve been hurt in any of these states, don’t hesitate to call us. We’re here when you need us.

For more information on Florida wrongful death cases, download our free e-book: Florida Wrongful Death: Information You Need to Know Before Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida.

 

Disclaimer: Nothing in this article is meant to be a guarantee of results. Past case results do not guarantee future case results. Each case is unique. The information in this article has been gathered from various sources on Google. Thus, we cannot guarantee there are no inaccuracies herein. We can and will correct or remove this post upon request. You can email us at [email protected]. Finally, the information contained in this article is not meant to be legal advice in any way. If you have legal questions, you should contact an attorney.