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Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on the road. When drivers fail to pay attention, speed excessively, or ignore traffic laws, pedestrians suffer catastrophic injuries or lose their lives. Unlike drivers, pedestrians have no airbags, no steel frame, and no protection.
Our legal team represents pedestrians who have been struck and seriously injured by negligent drivers across Ocala and throughout Florida. We fight aggressively to hold reckless drivers, corporations, and insurers accountable.
Pedestrian accidents are often caused by driver negligence. We handle cases involving:
Distracted driving (texting, phone use, GPS)
Speeding in residential and school zones
Failure to yield at crosswalks or intersections
Running red lights and stop signs
Drunk or drug-impaired driving
Illegal turns and unsafe lane changes
Backing-up accidents in parking lots
We investigate scene evidence, traffic camera footage, and witness statements to prove fault.
Our firm represents victims injured in:
Crosswalk accidents
School zone accidents
Parking lot pedestrian crashes
Sidewalk and shoulder accidents
Hit-and-run pedestrian cases
Highway and urban road incidents
Every case is handled with urgency and precision.
Pedestrian accident cases require aggressive investigation and legal strategy. Our proven process includes:
Pedestrian accident victims in Florida can recover compensation for all medical care related to their injuries. This includes ambulance services, emergency room treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic tests, specialist visits, prescription medications, physical therapy, and assistive medical devices. Future medical expenses may include long-term rehabilitation, additional surgeries, in-home nursing care, and ongoing therapies when injuries cause permanent or long-lasting conditions.
If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be entitled to recover the income you lost during your recovery. This includes salary, hourly wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and employment benefits. If your injuries permanently affect your ability to work, advance, or earn the same level of income, you may also recover compensation for reduced earning capacity, which considers your long-term career impact.
Pain and suffering damages compensate for the physical pain, discomfort, and long-term suffering caused by the accident. This includes chronic pain, nerve damage, headaches, mobility limitations, and the overall physical hardship you experience because of your injuries. Florida law recognizes that these losses are real and deserve compensation, even though they are not tied to a specific bill or receipt.
While property damage is often handled by itself (via auto insurance or separate claims), including it in your overall damage portfolio helps reinforce the total losses you suffered. Evidence such as repair bills, replacement cost estimates, photographs of damage, and vehicle valuations strengthen the claim.
Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with serious psychological harm. Emotional trauma damages cover anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disturbances, fear of walking near traffic, and the emotional toll of life-changing injuries. These damages acknowledge the mental and emotional suffering that comes with serious physical harm and prolonged recovery.
When a pedestrian accident causes lasting injuries, victims may suffer permanent disabilities such as paralysis, brain damage, loss of mobility, nerve damage, or the inability to perform daily tasks independently. Florida law allows enhanced compensation when injuries permanently alter your quality of life, independence, and long-term health.
If the accident results in visible scars, burns, facial injuries, surgical marks, or permanent changes to your appearance, you may recover compensation for disfigurement. Florida courts recognize the emotional and social impact of permanent scarring, including loss of confidence, embarrassment, and the long-term effect on personal and professional relationships.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident:
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Pedestrian accidents are life-altering events that often leave victims and families facing serious injuries, financial stress, and emotional trauma. Florida pedestrian accident laws can be complex, and insurance companies frequently try to minimize or deny valid claims. Below are detailed answers to the questions our legal team hears most often from injured pedestrians and their families.
You may have a valid claim if you were struck by a vehicle due to a driver’s negligence, carelessness, or violation of traffic laws. This includes situations where a driver failed to yield at a crosswalk, ran a red light or stop sign, was distracted, speeding, impaired, or otherwise operating their vehicle unsafely. Even if you are unsure about who was at fault, a legal review can determine whether you are entitled to compensation. Many valid cases are not obvious at first.
You can still have a strong claim even if you were not in a marked crosswalk. Drivers have a legal duty to remain alert and avoid hitting pedestrians whenever reasonably possible. Florida follows a comparative negligence system, which means your compensation may be reduced if you are found partially at fault — but you are not automatically barred from recovering damages. These cases often depend on traffic camera footage, witness statements, accident reconstruction, and detailed investigation.
Your health and safety should come first. Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor or you feel okay. Many serious injuries, including brain trauma and internal bleeding, do not show symptoms right away. If possible, document the scene, obtain witness contact information, and avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies. Speaking to a lawyer early helps preserve critical evidence and protects your claim.
In most cases, Florida law allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, waiting can seriously hurt your case. Evidence such as surveillance videos, traffic camera footage, and witness memories can disappear quickly. Early legal action significantly strengthens your ability to recover full compensation.
The value of a pedestrian accident case depends on many factors, including medical costs, the severity of injuries, lost income, long-term disability, emotional suffering, and the degree of negligence involved. Florida law allows compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, disfigurement, permanent disability, and, in fatal cases, wrongful death damages. Our firm works with medical and financial experts to calculate the full value of your claim.
Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents are unfortunately common. If the driver is unidentified or uninsured, you may still be able to recover compensation through uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance policies or other legal avenues. Our firm conducts aggressive investigations to locate responsible parties and uncover all possible insurance coverage sources.
Anderson Trial Group is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for justice and maximum compensation for accident victims across the region. With a proven track record of success in car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and complex injury cases, our experienced trial attorneys provide compassionate legal support and aggressive representation. Contact us today for a free consultation and discover why so many trust us when it matters most.