Miami Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Miami is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, but congested roads and negligent drivers can spell disaster for Miami pedestrians. Injured pedestrians can pursue a civil lawsuit to help them recover the expenses and emotional damages associated with a serious and traumatic accident. When you’re struggling with injuries, medical bills, and lost wages, don’t leave money on the table – hire legal counsel who can fight for justice on your behalf.

Our Miami pedestrian accident attorneys have experience handling Florida insurance claims and complex accident law. We know how to apply statutes and case law to prove your right to maximum compensation – either through aggressive negotiation or necessary litigation. We’re ready to help you fight back and get the money you are owed.

Why Miami Is So Dangerous for Pedestrians

Florida’s warm weather and influx of tourists encourage walking – which often puts pedestrians near cars and trucks in congested, urban environments. Too often, the results are catastrophic for pedestrians.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s pedestrian fatality rates are among the highest in the nation. One 2022 study ranked Florida as the second most dangerous state for pedestrians, and pedestrian fatalities in Miami are almost double the national average.

With drunk and distracted drivers, tourists in rental cars, aggressive drivers, and others neglecting the rules of the road, there are many reasons pedestrians are injured and killed on a regular basis in Miami. And if it happens to you or a loved one, you may have rights under Florida law, including the right to be compensated for your damages if your injuries were caused by negligence.

How Much Is My Miami Pedestrian Accident Claim Worth?

To determine the full value of a pedestrian accident claim, your Miami personal injury lawyer will thoroughly examine your losses and damages. Some of the major factors that will contribute to the value of your claim include:

• Medical expenses from initial treatment through procedures, therapy, and any lifelong care
• Income lost from missing work during recovery and treatment
• Loss of future earning capacity if disabilities impact employability
• Property losses like damage to a bicycle or personal items
• Cost of ongoing household and daily living assistance
• Non-economic damages for physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life if normal activities are limited by disabilities

Results Our Lawyers Have Achieved in Pedestrian Accident Claims

These are some of the results we’ve achieved for our clients injured in pedestrian accidents. You won’t necessarily see the same results, but these are examples of our commitment to justice on behalf of our clients:

• After several years of highly contested litigation, we were able to secure a $3.45 million settlement on behalf of an elderly client who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a car in a parking lot.
• We recovered a $270,000 settlement for a pedestrian who was struck by a security golf cart in the parking lot of her apartment building.

What Types of Damages Are Recoverable in a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit?

Anyone injured in a pedestrian accident is probably going to need significant, potentially long-term medical care and rehabilitation. Our Miami pedestrian accident lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. help injured people obtain the compensation they need for:

• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Lost wages
• The cost of medical transportation
• Pain and suffering

We also represent family members filing wrongful death lawsuits after fatal pedestrian accidents in Miami. If a loved one has died after being hit by a car, we will fight to cover expenses like funeral and burial costs.

Why You Should Choose Our Miami Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

With over 45 years of serving Florida injury victims and a century of combined legal experience, Freidin Brown, P.A. stands ready to fiercely advocate for pedestrians who have been injured by careless drivers. Lead attorney Philip Freidin brings over 50 years of in-depth personal injury experience to every case, including conducting over 200 jury trials himself.

This extensive, first-hand litigation experience allows the firm to think creatively and fully leverage the justice system to maximize clients’ compensation. Our award-winning trial attorneys have the proven knowledge, resources, and dedication to achieve results, securing over 20 verdicts exceeding $1 million.

At Freidin Brown, P.A., we pride ourselves on giving people like you individualized service so you feel like more than just another case. Every pedestrian accident victim we represent benefits from big-firm capabilities with small-firm personal attention. Our Miami personal injury attorneys have limited caseloads that ensure our clients get the time and custom legal strategy they deserve. Let our decades of success winning trials and delivering outcomes create a path to your best recovery.

How Our Miami Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Can Help You

After a terrifying and overwhelming pedestrian accident, it can be tough to know what to do and where to turn. Dealing with insurers and the courts is enough to prevent any victim from taking legal action. With Freidin Brown, P.A., you don’t have to take on these tasks alone. Our Miami pedestrian accident lawyers know how to hold drivers responsible for the injuries and deaths they cause, and they can fight for fair compensation.

We use sophisticated litigation techniques to investigate your claim, including elaborate demonstrative exhibits, computer graphics, and animations to support your pedestrian accident injury case. These techniques, plus the combined experience and wisdom of our lawyers and staff, make a favorable settlement likely.

Not only do we have the experience and resources to handle your case, but our services are affordable to everyone. Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay lawyer fees and costs unless we make a recovery for you. For reliable legal representation, contact Freidin Brown, P.A. today.

How Negligence Causes Pedestrian Accidents in Miami

Various forms of driver negligence frequently contribute to pedestrian accidents and injuries on Miami streets, including:

• Speeding: Exceeding speed limits is common on major roads like US-1 and I-95 and reduces driver response time.
• Distracted driving: Activities like phone use and eating can take drivers’ eyes and focus off the road.
• Failure to yield: Drivers turning right often fail to yield to pedestrians legally crossing.
• Not obeying signals: Running red lights and stop signs endangers pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Intoxication: Impaired driving from alcohol or drugs slows reaction abilities.
• Recklessness: Weaving through traffic, tailgating, and street racing heighten risks.
• Bad weather driving: Not slowing sufficiently in rain or bright sun glaring impairs visibility.
• Fatigue: Drowsy driving and falling asleep lead to pedestrian collisions.

Miami’s roads leave little margin for error, and when drivers breach duties of reasonable care through negligent and illegal actions, horrific outcomes often follow. Drivers must be held accountable, and our firm aims to help you during this difficult time.

How Florida’s Laws Can Affect Your Miami Pedestrian Accident Case

According to Florida Statutes, Florida operates under “no fault” auto insurance laws. This means after a car accident, injury victims first use their own PIP benefits to pay for medical bills up to the $10,000 minimum coverage required. PIP helps pay initial medical and lost wage costs.

However, victims can still pursue additional compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance, depending on the severity of their damages. Dealing with multiple insurance companies and figuring out if you meet the threshold to pursue damages is daunting, but our lawyers have experience handling complex legal processes. We know how to navigate Florida’s unique PIP system, and our Miami pedestrian accident lawyers will fight to obtain fair compensation to pay for the harm done to you and your family.

How Do I Prove Negligence After a Pedestrian Accident in Miami?

Here are key ways our attorneys can prove the driver’s negligence in a Miami pedestrian accident claim:

• Obtain a Miami-Dade County police report that details the contributing factors and fault determination in your accident from the officer’s crash scene investigation.
• Gather eyewitness statements that recount the driver’s negligent behavior like speeding or distraction.
• Analyze camera footage that may have captured the collision and clearly shows what occurred.
• Retain an accident reconstruction expert to analyze the physical evidence and give an expert opinion on the driver’s actions.
• Demonstrate that traffic laws like failure to yield when turning were violated.
• Use cell phone records to establish allegations of distracted driving, such as texting while driving.
• Subpoena maintenance records to prove equipment failures like faulty brakes in cases where manufacturer defects are involved.
• Establish that the driver had a duty of care to pedestrians, which they breached through an act of negligence.

Successfully proving legal negligence by the driver is key to securing maximum compensation after a pedestrian collision. An attorney with resources and a deep understanding of Florida’s laws can build the strongest case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accidents in Miami

How Long Do I Have to Take Legal Action After a Pedestrian Accident?

In Florida, you have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. This time can go by very quickly, so we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as you can. The statute of limitations generally starts running on the date of the accident, although some exceptions may apply. Our lawyers can help determine how long you have left to act, and if any circumstances of your case impact the deadline.

What Can I Do if A Loved One Passes Away After a Pedestrian Accident?

If your family member was in a pedestrian accident and passed away, please accept our condolences. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, but we can help you seek justice.

A personal representative must file the wrongful death suit, and this representative is responsible for representing the deceased’s estate and the surviving family. Surviving family members must be listed in the complaint when filing the suit. These survivors can include the deceased’s spouse, their children, their parents, and some other family members.

When pursuing a wrongful death case, we will seek damages for survivors as well as the estate. This means we can pursue losses suffered by survivors, such as the loss of companionship, loss of services, and losses for the estate, like funeral expenses. Every case is different, so let us review your case today.

Can I Still Get Compensation if I Was Partially At Fault for my Pedestrian Accident?

Yes, you may still be able to seek damages if you were partially at fault. Florida’s modified comparative negligence law means that you must be less than 50 percent responsible for the accident in order to pursue damages. While some pedestrians may be partially at fault, the other party may try to place more blame on you than you are actually responsible for. This means you could lose out on some or all compensation, but our lawyers will fight against these tactics to seek the money you need and deserve.

Let us Take on Your Miami Pedestrian Accident Case

When a pedestrian accident leaves you with painful and life-altering injuries, do not hesitate to reach out to Freidin Brown. You can contact the team at Freidin Brown anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Miami pedestrian attorneys are backed by decades of experience and success on behalf of our clients. When you need a firm you can trust, turn to us.