ORLANDO PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
Hit by a car while walking in Orlando? Get medical care first, then get clear legal guidance.
Pedestrians have little protection in a collision with a car, truck, bus, motorcycle, or rideshare vehicle. The Jaspon Firm helps injured pedestrians and families understand the available insurance, preserve evidence, and pursue a claim when a driver or another party caused a preventable crash.
- Direct attorney involvement from Jeremiah Jaspon
- Help investigating fault, insurance coverage, and available evidence
- Clear answers about injuries, lost income, and next steps
- No attorney’s fees or costs unless there is a recovery
Pedestrian accidents can cause life-changing injuries
When a person walking is struck by a vehicle, the force of impact can cause serious injuries even at lower speeds. A pedestrian may be thrown onto a vehicle, into the roadway, or against another object. Medical treatment, time away from work, rehabilitation, and long-term limitations can quickly become overwhelming.
A driver’s failure to see a pedestrian is not the only issue that may matter. The location of the crash, speed, lighting, crosswalk markings, traffic signals, driver distraction, impairment, roadway design, vehicle data, and witness accounts can all be important.
Common injuries after a pedestrian accident
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Spinal-cord, neck, and back injuries
- Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
- Pelvic, hip, knee, shoulder, and joint injuries
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Facial injuries, lacerations, scarring, and dental injuries
- Road rash, crush injuries, and amputations
- Psychological trauma, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress
- Fatal injuries requiring a wrongful-death evaluation
Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose an injury and recommend treatment. Even if you can walk away from the scene, seek appropriate medical care promptly and follow your provider’s guidance.
What causes pedestrian accidents in Orlando?
Pedestrian crashes can occur at busy intersections, parking lots, neighborhoods, tourist areas, school zones, bus stops, and driveways. They are often caused by one or more of the following:
- Distracted driving, including phone or navigation use
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Drivers failing to yield at a crosswalk or intersection
- Unsafe left or right turns
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Backing up without checking for pedestrians
- Failure to use appropriate care in a parking lot or driveway
- Drunk or drug-impaired driving
- Poor visibility, weather, or nighttime driving
- Unsafe road, intersection, sidewalk, or construction-zone conditions
- Commercial, delivery, rideshare, or bus-driver negligence
- Vehicle defects or poor vehicle maintenance
- More than one party sharing responsibility for the crash
What to do after being hit by a vehicle
- Call 911 and get medical help.
Your health is the priority. Emergency responders and law enforcement can also document the scene. - Get the driver and witness information if you can do so safely.
Obtain names, contact information, insurance details, license-plate information, and the police report number. - Photograph the location and visible evidence.
Take photos of the vehicle, crosswalk, signals, lighting, roadway, injuries, clothing, and surrounding area when possible. - Preserve clothing and personal items.
Do not wash or discard damaged clothing, shoes, bicycle equipment, or other items that may help explain the impact. - Follow up with medical providers.
Attend appointments, follow treatment advice, and keep records of bills, work restrictions, and how the injury affects daily life. - Speak with an attorney before accepting a settlement.
Early offers may not account for ongoing treatment, lost income, future limitations, or all available insurance coverage.
Fault in a Florida pedestrian accident
Drivers must use reasonable care, but pedestrian cases can involve disputed facts. Insurers may claim that a pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk, entered traffic unexpectedly, wore dark clothing, or failed to pay attention. Those statements do not automatically decide a case.
Florida generally applies modified comparative fault in negligence cases. That means fault may be shared, and an injured person’s recovery may be reduced by their percentage of fault. Under the current law, a person found more than 50% at fault generally cannot recover damages in a negligence action, subject to statutory exceptions. The evidence—not an insurer’s first assessment—should drive the analysis. Read Florida’s current comparative-fault statute.
Evidence that can strengthen a pedestrian injury claim
- Police reports, 911 calls, and witness statements
- Traffic-camera, business-surveillance, dashcam, and doorbell-camera video
- Vehicle photographs, damage patterns, and event-data evidence
- Photos of the intersection, road markings, signals, lighting, and weather conditions
- Cell-phone, dispatch, rideshare, delivery, or employment records when relevant
- Medical records, diagnostic imaging, provider opinions, and rehabilitation documentation
- Evidence of lost income, work restrictions, and daily-life limitations
Compensation after an Orlando pedestrian accident
The value of an injury claim depends on the facts, liability evidence, available insurance, medical needs, and the effect of the injury on the person’s life. When another party is legally responsible, a claim may seek compensation for:
- Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and medical treatment
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs
- Lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and necessary household help
- Pain, suffering, disability, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Damaged personal property, including a bicycle, phone, or other belongings
- Wrongful-death damages when a fatal pedestrian crash occurs
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Florida?
Many Florida negligence claims are subject to a two-year limitations period, but deadlines may vary based on the facts, the parties involved, and the type of claim. Claims involving a government entity may have additional notice requirements. Do not rely on a general deadline for your specific case. Review the current Florida limitations statute.
Pedestrian accident questions
Can I bring a claim if I was outside a crosswalk?
Possibly. The location of a pedestrian does not automatically determine fault. The driver’s speed, attention, lighting, roadway design, visibility, and other facts should all be reviewed.
What if the driver says they did not see me?
A driver’s statement is only one part of the evidence. Video, witnesses, vehicle data, roadway conditions, and the driver’s conduct may help establish what happened.
Who pays medical bills after a pedestrian accident?
Possible sources can include the at-fault driver’s insurance, your own auto or health coverage, uninsured-motorist coverage, or another applicable policy. The answer depends on the circumstances and available coverage.
What if the driver left the scene?
Report the crash immediately. Police investigation, witnesses, nearby video, and uninsured-motorist coverage may be especially important in a hit-and-run case.
How much is a pedestrian accident case worth?
There is no standard value. The injury, medical evidence, liability, available insurance, lost income, and long-term impact all affect a claim.
Do I pay attorney’s fees upfront?
No. The Jaspon Firm handles injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. There are no attorney’s fees or costs unless there is a recovery.