Florida Pedestrian Accident
Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Florida Pedestrian Personal Injury accident, it’s natural to feel uncertain about your legal options. Attorney Marissa Stockwell at Stockwell Law in Fort Lauderdale is here to guide you through the process with clarity and care. She provides attentive, professional, and compassionate representation—handling everything from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies—while keeping you informed every step of the way. At Stockwell Law, you never pay attorney’s fees unless Marissa secures compensation for you.
Expectations for Florida Drivers
If a pedestrian fails to use reasonable care—for example, by crossing outside of a designated area or ignoring traffic signals—they may be found partially responsible for an accident. However, partial fault does not automatically prevent someone from pursuing an insurance claim or filing a personal injury lawsuit against a driver whose negligence also contributed to the crash. Florida follows a comparative fault system, meaning responsibility can be shared based on each party’s actions.
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Motorists in Florida are required to follow specific rules designed to protect pedestrians. Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at intersections with traffic signals. They are also expected to slow down or stop when pedestrians are lawfully crossing the roadway. Additionally, drivers are prohibited from passing or maneuvering around vehicles that have stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
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Even when a pedestrian fails to use a crosswalk or does not look carefully before crossing, drivers still have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care. Exercising due care may include reducing speed in areas where pedestrians are likely to be present, staying alert near schools or residential neighborhoods, and using the horn when necessary to warn someone of potential danger. Ultimately, both pedestrians and drivers share responsibilities on the road, and fault is determined based on the specific circumstances of each case.
Pedestrian Accidents by the Numbers
Pedestrian accidents continue to be a serious safety concern across South Florida, with both crashes and fatalities occurring at disproportionately high rates compared with national averages. Recent data shows Florida recorded over 10,000 pedestrian-related crashes in 2022, resulting in 765 deaths that year alone, highlighting how vulnerable people on foot remain on our roads.
Florida Laws on Jaywalking
Unlike many other states, Florida law does not specifically use the term “jaywalking.” However, pedestrians are still required to follow established traffic laws and roadway regulations, just like drivers, to ensure safety for everyone on the road.
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