Pedestrian Accidents

With the increasing number of automobiles and other motor vehicles traveling along the streets of South Florida, pedestrian knock down accidents are more commonplace than ever before.

There are many types of accidents involving pedestrians. The most common occurs when a pedestrian is injured after being struck by a car while crossing a street or walking through a parking lot. The operator or driver of a motor vehicle has a duty to drive with reasonable care and avoid striking a pedestrian. Pedestrians have the right of way in most circumstances. Even when pedestrians do not have the right of way or may not be walking in a crosswalk when struck by a vehicle on a street or roadway, they may still be able to recover damages in most cases from both the owner and driver of the vehicle. This is due to the fact that Florida has adopted the doctrine of comparative negligence. This doctrine, when applied to a situation where a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle and both the pedestrian and driver of the vehicle are at fault, allows a pedestrian to still recover. However, the percentage of any fault of the pedestrian in causing the accident would diminish proportionately the amount he is entitled to receive as damages. That is why it is important to promptly contact a lawyer to determine your rights or the rights of a family member or loved one involved in this type of mishap.

There are other types of conditions that exist in parking lots, sidewalks and on other surfaces which can be dangerous and can lead to a pedestrian falling and injuring oneself. (See also the section titled "Slip and Fall Accidents.")

In many instances, claims and causes of action as a result of a pedestrian being struck and knocked down by a car can result in very significant injuries and potentially large monetary damage claims. Therefore, it is important for family members or loved ones of someone injured as a pedestrian to take prompt action in pursuing damages against the owner and operator of an automobile or motor vehicle.

At Abramowitz, Pomerantz & Coffey P.A., the lawyers are experienced personal injury attorneys who have handled numerous cases involving a variety of pedestrian accidents and incidents. If you have a possible claim resulting from an injury incurred as a pedestrian, our firm will always be available to analyze the situation and discuss the issues and strategies involved in bringing such a claim. These include discussing the potential liability of the at-fault party, the amount of damages which could reasonably be claimed, and the potential for successfully collecting any damages awarded from the at-fault party or its insurer.

We urge you to contact us directly at Abramowitz & Pomerantz, P.A. regarding any questions you may have about a possible pedestrian accident with the knowledge that you are dealing with an experienced AV Rated law firm specializing in personal injury law. Our firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis which insures that you will pay a fee only if you recover damages. We will be more than happy to provide you with a free initial consultation to enable you to discuss the merits of your possible pedestrian accident claim with one of our attorneys. Please feel free to contact us today at (954) 572-7200, by email at info@abrpom.com or by filling out our online claim form .