Being struck by a vehicle while on foot can make an ordinary day become a serious, life-changing event. You may be faced with significant injuries, expensive medical bills, job loss, and uncertainty as to how to proceed. Filing a pedestrian accident case in Boca Raton is one way to hold the responsible driver accountable and pursue the compensation you deserve.
The days after a pedestrian accident can feel chaotic, especially when insurance adjusters contact you about your accident and when you receive bills before you have begun to heal. It is hard to know which steps to take first or how to protect yourself while you recover. A pedestrian accident attorney can handle those demands for you, dealing with the insurance company, gathering evidence, and guiding each decision so you can focus on healing.
Every case is different, but most pedestrian injury claims follow a similar process. Knowing what to expect can ease some of the worry, and we will handle the demanding parts so you can rest.
In Boca Raton, filing a pedestrian accident claim usually involves these steps:
Once we understand your situation, we will build a strategy around your needs and update you as things move forward.
Florida’s no-fault rules can apply even when you are an injured pedestrian in a crash. Under Florida Statutes § 627.736, personal injury protection coverage pays the first portion of your medical bills and lost wages, no matter who caused the crash. If you own a vehicle, your own policy often covers you as a pedestrian.
To pursue full compensation from the driver, including damages for pain and suffering, your injury generally has to meet a serious threshold. Fla. Stat. § 627.737 sets that threshold to include the following:
To pursue a claim, we will review your medical records closely to show how your pedestrian accident case meets that standard in Boca Raton.
Time is one of the most important factors after a crash involving a pedestrian. You generally have two years from the accident to bring a lawsuit under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Delays can result in the loss of evidence needed to support your case. Reaching out early helps us protect your right to seek compensation.
You should also know that the driver’s insurer may try to blame you for the crash. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, your compensation drops by your share of fault, and you cannot recover at all if you are found to be more than 50 percent responsible. We know Boca Raton, and as a firm based in this community, we will address these tactics and seek the compensation you deserve in your pedestrian accident lawsuit.
Filing a pedestrian accident case in Boca Raton should not create unnecessary difficulties, and appropriate legal guidance can help you navigate the process. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can protect your rights and start pursuing what you deserve.
At Your Damage Lawyer, we answer calls 24 hours a day, every day of the week, and you pay us only if we obtain a successful outcome in your case. Reach out today for a free consultation.
