Pedestrian Accident Law

Pedestrian accidents lead to serious injuries and are often fatal when there is a motor vehicle involved. The Tampa pedestrian accident attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA understand people’s concerns after such accidents and are here to help victims and their families get a recovery.
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Most of the pedestrian incidents are due to motor vehicle driver’s negligence. Drivers often speed or commit other traffic violations causing pedestrians accidents.

Florida law requires drivers to protect pedestrians by:

1. Stopping at a Crosswalk
2. Remaining Stopped Until the Pedestrian is Off the Road
3. Yielding to Pedestrians That Are On the Crosswalk

In addition, the Florida law prohibits drivers to overtake and pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross the street. Pedestrians should also be cautious and try to avoid any danger, but once a pedestrian sets a foot on the crosswalk, it remains the driver’s duty to give the right of way. When someone’s negligence results in a pedestrian accident, it is important to retain a personal injury attorney that specializes in claims such as these.

Tampa pedestrian accident attorneys can help you navigate the legal matters of your personal injury claim. Victims often suffer severe injuries that keep them from performing work or enjoying their daily activities. The attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA can help by obtaining compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering due to a pedestrian accident.
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The Tampa Bay Area ranks second and Orlando Metropolitan Area ranks first in the nation for pedestrian deaths according to the Tampa Bay Times.
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Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are often fatal taking the lives of loved ones that a family relies on for emotional and financial support. Surviving families of victims have the right to file a wrongful death claim and hold the at fault party accountable for their loved one’s death. Even though nothing could replace the life of a lost loved one, a pedestrian accident attorney can help by getting compensation that will cover any outstanding medical bills and lost future income.