Pedestrian Injury Lawyers:

At Fernandez Law Group our Pedestrian Injury Lawyers have decades of experience handling pedestrian accident or injury claims and understand how to work through the difficulties some victims may face in recovering compensation.

Here in the Tampa Bay area, there are thousands of people out and about walking through their neighborhoods and communities every single day. Pedestrian traffic includes men, women, children, the elderly and handicapped.

Of the thousands of accidents happening every year involving pedestrians in Florida, more than 50% of them result in death. In 2020, Hillsborough and neighboring Pinellas County accounted for nearly 1000 accidents involving pedestrians, which resulted in over 800 injuries and 92 fatalities.  The entire state of Florida had over 8,000 of these accidents with more than 700 fatalities.

Pedestrian related accidents involving injury are a major concern. Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater make up the second most dangerous metro area in the nation for pedestrians.  According to a recent report released by the National Complete Streets Coalition, older adults, children and minorities make up the majority of victims.

The majority of pedestrian accidents are due to the negligence of another driver. The negligence of many drivers often includes a lack of respect for the rights motorists are to share with pedestrians on the roadway along with failing to pay attention to their surroundings. Speeding, texting while driving, distracted driving, intoxication, and fatigue are all considered negligent behavior from a driver. Pedestrians often face more serious injuries due to being more difficult for drivers to notice.

If you have suffered a severe or disabling injury while as a pedestrian while jogging, walking, or just standing along a street or roadway, you should contact an experienced team of pedestrian injury lawyers immediately following any accident involving injury. The Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers at Fernandez Law Group have the skills needed as well as proven results to help ensure you are properly compensated for your losses.

Dealing with insurance companies is very hard as it looks like insurance is there when something happens but it’s not always there even if you are not at fault. but this law group made it very easy for me and handled the case properly. I definitely recommend Fernandez Law Group. – By Pratik P. on Google

If you or a loved one were involved in a pedestrian accident, waiting to call an attorney will never help your case. In fact, it could seriously impair your ability to prevail in a lawsuit. As soon as you contact us, we start our investigation of your case, work to obtain statements from witnesses who were on the scene, and begin preserving and analyzing critical evidence and other important details that can win your case.

Immediately contacting an attorney increases your chances of receiving adequate compensation for your injuries. We have handled many different types of accidents involving pedestrians here in Tampa and can help anyone who has been injured.

There are no costs or fees unless we obtain a settlement for you.

SAFETY TIPS TO TEACH KIDS TO AVOID PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

Florida ranked as the second most deadly state for pedestrians in 2021, with an alarming 31% increase in deaths from the previous year.  Senior residents and children make up the majority of these accidents and injured victims.

Many children are not mature enough to understand the consequences of walking or biking with friends on or along a road to the local park, playground, mall or anywhere else they might go.  Their impulsive behavior or distractions from mobile devices can further impair their ability to be aware of their surroundings and make good decisions.

Parents, family members and caregivers can try to reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents by helping their children understand and practice safe pedestrian behaviors, including:

Walking Safely:

• If walking without an adult, teach them to stop, look twice in both directions, and listen for vehicles before crossing a road.
• Walking hand in hand with an adult (if present) when crossing the street or through a parking lot.
• Instruct them to look for and always use the crosswalk or marked crossings at intersections if available.
• Do not run into the road for any reason, including to retrieve a ball or any other object until verifying there is no traffic and the road is clear.
• Whenever possible, always walk on the sidewalk.
• Walk in a group of friends, whenever possible.
• Wear clothing with bright colors.
• Be alert and watching for cars backing out of driveways or parking spots, and vehicles that may be turning into or out of parking lots and intersections.

Taking Action Against Distraction:

• Pay attention!  Phones and other electronic devices should be put away when walking – especially when crossing a street!
• Listen!  Headphones should be removed or volume turned down before crossing the street.  Ideally, they should be able to hear the outside environment around them at all times.
• Be aware of others who may be distracted and speak up when you see someone who may be in danger.
• If kids must use a cell phone, teach them to find a safe area and stop walking when they talk.

Let Your Actions Speak as Loudly as Your Words:

• Be a good role model.  Set a good example by putting your phone, headphones and devices down when walking around cars.
• When driving, put cell phones and other distractions in the back seat or out of site until your final destination.
• Be especially alert and slow down when driving in residential neighborhoods and school zones.  Be on the lookout for bikers, walkers or runners who may be distracted or may step out into the street unexpectedly.
• Give pedestrians the right of way and look both ways when making a turn to spot any bikers, walkers or runners who may not be immediately visible.

Distracted driving, speeding or reckless driving, accidents in school zones, school bus accidents, and DUI all play a role in the risks children face as pedestrians.

Whenever a child is injured in a pedestrian accident, they should seek medical attention even if they appear unharmed in case of non-visible or internal injuries.  If these injuries were caused by the negligence of someone else, parents should contact an experienced pedestrian injury lawyer to help determine whether or not a personal injury claim is appropriate, begin an investigation and preserve any available evidence.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, do not try to handle a claim on your own or risk using an inexperienced lawyer. Not all pedestrian accident lawyers have our commitment to achieving full justice for their clients, nor do they have our trial experience and proven skills.

Pedestrian injury lawyers are everywhere, but when you come to Fernandez Law Group you can count on our team to work extremely hard to provide you with exceptional representation. We take pride in doing what it takes to earn the proper compensation our clients deserve, no matter how hard the fight.

Our Pedestrian INJURY LAWYERS go the extra mile:

Going the extra mile for our clients is an easy choice as we accept only serious, legitimate cases. Clients can have confidence in our experience and commitment to go far as necessary to make a substantial and meaningful difference in the lives of injured citizens.

Our clients have the right to decide if and when to settle a case or to proceed to trial. We meet with our clients individually to discuss their options and how to proceed in their best interest. Some insurance companies routinely refuse to make a reasonable offer to any lawyer, leaving no other option but to proceed to trial. It is important to have an experienced trial attorney who is able to provide competent representation in court to obtain a favorable verdict. Our firm has more than 40 years of combined legal experience.

Our pedestrian injury attorneys and dedicated support staff will focus on your needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation of your interests. We are paid for our legal services only if we obtain a recovery on your behalf, and we will come to your home or to the hospital for your convenience.

We look forward to hearing from you and would be honored to assist and serve you.

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