Were you hit by a driver while walking in Deerfield Beach, FL?
At The Andres Lopez Law Firm, we represent injured pedestrians on a contingency basis, and you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
If a driver struck you while you were walking in Deerfield Beach, The Andres Lopez Law Firm can prove how the crash happened, answer the insurer’s attempt to shift blame onto you, and pursue full compensation for your injuries. Our Deerfield Beach, FL pedestrian accident lawyer starts with the driver’s duty to yield and works outward from there. We represent the person who was hit, not the driver or the insurer, and we build each claim to withstand the blame that tends to follow. Talk to us before you give the insurer a statement.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Deerfield Beach, FL
A pedestrian accident is a crash in which a person on foot is struck by a vehicle, whether crossing at a corner, walking along a road, or moving through a parking lot. A person on foot has no metal, no airbag, and no seatbelt, so even a low-speed impact can break bones or cause a brain injury.
Broward County has long ranked among the most dangerous places to walk in the country, averaging five to six pedestrian and bicycle crashes a day, according to federal highway data. Deerfield Beach carries that risk on its widest, fastest roads, where drivers and people on foot compete for the same crossings and a moment of inattention changes a life.
Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Deerfield Beach
A pedestrian is the most exposed person on any road, and a careless driver can cause serious harm in more ways than one. We represent people struck while crossing, walking, or standing near traffic in Deerfield Beach. These are the situations we see most often.
- Crosswalk and intersection crashes. Most pedestrian injuries happen where paths cross, when a driver turns without looking or pushes through a signal. We reconstruct the right-of-way and show the jury who failed to yield.
- Rideshare accidents. A driver watching the app for the next pickup can roll through a crosswalk without ever seeing the person in it. We identify the driver’s status and the coverage that follows from it.
- Amazon truck accidents. Delivery trucks stop, idle, and back up on the same streets where people walk. A driver reversing without a spotter can strike someone standing in the blind zone behind the truck.
- Hit-and-run crashes. When a driver leaves a pedestrian in the road, the case does not end there. We work to identify the driver and pursue uninsured-motorist coverage where it applies to your situation.
- Parking lot and backover crashes. Low speeds still cause serious injury when a driver reverses over someone or cuts across a walkway. We pull surveillance footage and vehicle data to establish exactly what happened.
- Nighttime and low-visibility crashes. Most pedestrian deaths happen after dark, and insurers use the darkness to blame the victim. We answer that argument with lighting, speed, and roadway evidence.
- School zone crashes. Children move in ways drivers do not expect, and the law holds drivers to a higher standard near schools. We treat these crashes with the seriousness they demand.
- Fatal pedestrian crashes. When a family loses someone in a pedestrian crash, we help them pursue accountability and the support Florida law provides to those left behind.
Why Choose The Andres Lopez Law Firm as my Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL?
Standing Up to the Blame Pedestrians Face
When a pedestrian is hurt, the driver’s insurer often attempts to shift as much of the blame as possible onto the injured pedestrian, hoping to minimize the claim under Florida’s fault rules. Answering that argument takes preparation, and preparation is where our record shows. Andres Lopez founded The Andres Lopez Law Firm and has practiced since 2006 in Maryland and 2009 in Florida, earning his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Maryland and recognition as a Florida Rising Star. He belongs to the Florida Justice Association and the Broward County Bar Association. Injured pedestrians want that footing from a personal injury lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL.
A Track Record in Serious-Injury Claims
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured people across South Florida, and Mr. Lopez’s place in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum reflects that work. Representative results include:
- $1,000,000, wrongful death settlement
- $250,000, motor vehicle policy limits
- $174,500, auto policy limits
- $100,000, auto policy limits
- $80,000, auto accident settlement
Understanding Pedestrian Accident Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Cases
Liability in a pedestrian case rests on negligence, whether a driver failed to yield, drove too fast, or looked away at the wrong moment. Once fault is clear, an injured person can recover for the full weight of the harm. Recoverable damages often include:
- Emergency care, surgery, and long-term treatment
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain, disability, and reduced quality of life
- Rehabilitation and future medical needs
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence rule under Section 768.81, Florida Statutes, so a pedestrian found more than half at fault recovers nothing, and any award falls by their share of blame. Proving fault early protects the claim, and it guides how you seek compensation from the driver and every policy that may apply.
What Is the Pedestrian Accident Case Timeline?
Every pedestrian case moves at its own pace, but the path is familiar. Treatment and a clear medical record come first, because the injuries drive the value of the claim. While you recover, we investigate the crash report, the vehicle’s data, any camera footage, and the roadway itself. Once your condition stabilizes, we present a demand to the insurer. If the offer does not reflect the harm done, we file suit and prepare the case for trial rather than accept a number that falls short.
What Are Important Aspects of a Pedestrian Accident Case?
A pedestrian case often comes down to who had the right of way and whether the driver was paying attention. Florida law gives people on foot real protection at crossings, but the rules change depending on where a person entered the road, which is why crosswalk and jaywalking questions carry so much weight. Lighting matters too, because most pedestrian crashes happen after dark, and insurers lean on crashes after dark to argue the victim was hard to see. Two more points matter in every claim. Florida sets a two-year deadline to file a negligence claim for a crash on or after March 24, 2023, and physical evidence fades quickly, so early investigation often decides the outcome.
What Should You Bring to Your Pedestrian Accident Consultation?
A first meeting is more useful when you bring what you already have.
- The crash or police report, if one was filed
- Photos of the scene, the vehicle, and your injuries
- Names and numbers for any witnesses
- Medical records, bills, and insurance information
There is no charge for the consultation, and we will tell you plainly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
Most Dangerous Locations for Pedestrian Accidents in Deerfield Beach
Wide, fast roads are the most dangerous places to be on foot, and Deerfield Beach has several. Broward County’s Complete Streets program has worked for years to make these corridors safer for people walking. Use extra care in these areas.
Busy streets:
- Hillsboro Boulevard, a wide east-west corridor with fast traffic and long gaps between safe crossings
- Federal Highway (US-1), lined with shops and bus stops that draw people across several lanes
- Dixie Highway, where pedestrian crossings meet freight and commuter traffic
- Military Trail, a busy north-south route with stretches that offer walkers little refuge
Highways:
- Interstate 95 ramps, where turning vehicles meet people walking to and from nearby transit stops
Near schools, drivers should expect children on foot, and school-zone crashes carry added legal consequences.
Reach Out to The Andres Lopez Law Firm to Schedule a Consultation
Our Deerfield Beach pedestrian accident lawyer can look at how the crash happened and tell you whether the driver is liable. The Andres Lopez Law Firm takes pedestrian cases on a contingency basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover for you. The firm answers calls around the clock. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.