When a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle, serious injuries are a virtual certainty. A person on foot has no seatbelt, no airbag, and no steel frame, so even a low-speed collision can mean broken bones, head trauma, and injuries that change a life. Silver Injury Law has represented injured pedestrians in Boca Raton and throughout South Florida since 1993, and your consultation with us is free.

Walking in South Florida Is More Dangerous Than It Should Be

Florida is consistently ranked among the most dangerous states in the country for people on foot. The most recent Dangerous by Design report from Smart Growth America ranks Florida fifth nationally, with more than 3,700 pedestrian deaths statewide from 2020 through 2024, and places the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach metro area 17th most dangerous in the nation. Risk rises after dark, when visibility drops, and on weekends. Behind every one of those numbers is a person who was simply walking somewhere.

Crosswalks, Right of Way, and Partial Fault

The majority of the pedestrian cases we see involve crosswalk accidents where a driver failed to yield the right of way. But you do not lose your rights just because you were outside a crosswalk. Under Florida’s comparative negligence rules, being partly at fault reduces your compensation rather than automatically eliminating it, as long as you are not found to bear most of the blame. Insurance companies know this, which is why they work hard to shift fault onto the pedestrian. Do not accept an insurer’s version of what happened before speaking with an attorney. You can read more about how fault affects compensation on our personal injury page.

The Injuries Are Rarely Minor

Pedestrians absorb the full force of a collision with their bodies. We see broken bones, soft tissue damage, severe abrasions, and in the worst cases catastrophic injuries such as brain and spinal cord damage. Some pedestrian accidents are fatal, and surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim. Even injuries that seem minor at the scene can turn out to be serious, so see a doctor promptly after any collision.

Dealing With the Insurance Company

Insurers defending pedestrian claims tend to follow a familiar playbook: questioning the severity of your injuries, suggesting you were partly or mostly at fault, and pressing for a quick settlement before the full extent of your losses is known. An experienced attorney levels that field. We handle the adjusters, document your losses properly, including medical bills, future care, and lost wages, and pursue the full compensation available rather than the first offer.

How We Build Your Case

We conduct our own investigation rather than relying only on the police report. That means reviewing accident and witness reports, visiting the scene, and locating witnesses the initial investigation may have missed. We prepare every case as if it may go to trial, and we handle pedestrian cases on a contingency-fee basis, with a free consultation to start.

Representing Clients in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Throughout South Florida

We represent injured pedestrians throughout South Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth, Pompano Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Belle Glade, and communities across Palm Beach, Broward, and Okeechobee Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

I was jaywalking. Can I still recover compensation?

Possibly. Florida’s comparative negligence rules reduce your compensation by your share of fault rather than barring recovery outright, unless you are found to bear most of the blame. Where you were walking is one factor, not the whole story.

What if the driver fled the scene or has no insurance?

You may still have options, depending on the coverage available in your situation. These cases are more complicated, not hopeless, and the earlier an attorney can look at the details, the better.

How long do I have to file a claim?

For most negligence claims arising after March 2023, Florida allows two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Do not wait: evidence fades and witnesses become harder to find.

What does it cost to hire you?

Your consultation is free, and we handle pedestrian accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. We will explain exactly how fees and costs work in your case before you decide anything.

Contact Our Lawyers About Your Injury Claim

If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian, call Silver Injury Law at (561) 279-3911 for a free consultation.