Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrian accidents regularly make the news. Each week someone gets struck in Fort Lauderdale by a dangerous motorist and suffers serious injuries. Call Spencer Morgan Law if you were injured in a pedestrian accident. You have important rights, including a right to compensation to cover the cost of medical care and other damages. Our firm has won major settlements for people struggling with concussions, fractures, and other injuries. Indeed, we have won over $100 million for our clients over the past 25 years in all types of personal injury cases, including pedestrian crashes. Contact a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawyer to get started on your injury claim.

What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrians are incredibly vulnerable while out walking. Unfortunately, they confront serious hazards in the form of negligent or dangerous drivers.

Many drivers collide with pedestrians for the following reasons:

• A speeding motorist will be unable to stop in time and can crash into a pedestrian. They need more distance to come to a complete stop, and some misjudge the amount of time they need.
• Distracted driving. A motorist with eyes glued on a cell phone won’t see an intersection up ahead or a pedestrian crossing the road in the crosswalk. Distracted drivers can also swerve off the road and hit someone on the sidewalk.
• Drunk drivers are not fully in control of their faculties, and they can crash into pedestrians because of impaired coordination or vision.
• Failing to yield. Some drivers refuse to stop at red lights, so they collide with a pedestrian who wrongly thought the driver would follow the rules of the road and yield.
• Backing up in a hurry. Many pedestrians are struck crossing a parking lot when a driver throws their vehicle into reverse without checking their mirrors or over their shoulder to see if the way is clear.
• A driver might strike a pedestrian when trying to scoot past them, but they cut it too close and clip the innocent victim.

If you were hurt, you might not really care why a driver hit you. All you need is immediate medical care. We encourage you to call the police, if you can, to report the crash and then speak with witnesses to uncover what they saw.

Compensation should cover the cost of medical treatment for your injuries. Many pedestrians suffer life-changing complications, including serious brain injuries or broken bones. Other damages should cover lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Speak with Our Office Today

Spencer Morgan Law can take the lead on negotiating a settlement for your injuries. We have deep experience in all types of motor vehicle wrecks, including accidents where pedestrians are the victim. Many problems arise with these cases, including trying to figure out what insurance to use to cover expenses. We can negotiate with a PIP or liability insurer, as well as your uninsured motorist carrier, if necessary. Call our office to speak with a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawyer.