Crosswalk Accidents
Collisions involving marked or unmarked crosswalks and disputed right-of-way.
St. Johns Law Group · St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Serious Injuries. Local Counsel. Trial-Ready Representation.
Hit by a car, truck, motorcycle or other vehicle while walking in St. Augustine or Northeast Florida? St. Johns Law Group helps injured pedestrians investigate what happened, evaluate insurance coverage, document serious injuries and pursue compensation available under Florida law.
Pedestrian accidents often involve disputed right-of-way, visibility, turning vehicles, crosswalks, traffic signals and severe injuries. Our personal injury team handles these claims with the resources of a full-service St. Augustine litigation firm.
Were You Struck by a Vehicle?
Pedestrian-accident evidence can disappear quickly, particularly surveillance video, witness information and physical roadway evidence.
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Free initial pedestrian-accident consultation.
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No attorney's fee unless compensation is recovered.
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Evaluation of driver fault and potentially applicable insurance.
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Local St. Augustine representation backed by a litigation team.
Florida Pedestrian Injury Claims
Pedestrian Accidents Often Result in Serious Injuries
A pedestrian has little physical protection when struck by a motor vehicle.
Even a relatively low-speed impact can cause substantial orthopedic, neurological or internal injuries. Higher-speed collisions can produce permanent disability or death.
Liability may turn on driver attention, speed, turning movements, visibility, traffic-control devices, crosswalk location and the actions of both the motorist and pedestrian.
- Crosswalk and intersection collisions
- Turning-vehicle accidents
- Distracted and impaired driving
- Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist issues
- Serious injury and wrongful-death claims
Common Collision Scenarios
Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle
Pedestrian collisions frequently involve visibility, right-of-way and driver-attention issues.
Turning Vehicles
Drivers turning left or right through areas where pedestrians are crossing.
Intersection Collisions
Traffic signals, pedestrian signals and vehicle-pedestrian movement through intersections.
Distracted Driving
Texting, mobile-phone use or other inattention that contributes to a pedestrian collision.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Collisions involving drivers who leave the scene and potential uninsured-motorist coverage issues.
Parking Lot Accidents
Vehicles backing, turning or traveling through pedestrian-heavy parking areas.
Nighttime Pedestrian Crashes
Claims involving lighting, visibility, headlights and roadway conditions.
Impaired Drivers
Pedestrian accidents involving suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Wrongful-death claims arising from fatal vehicle-pedestrian collisions.
Personal Injury Counsel
Personal Representation Backed by a Litigation Team
Joshua R. Saxon · Personal Injury & Civil LitigationJoshua R. Saxon leads St. Johns Law Group's personal injury practice and represents clients in pedestrian accident, serious injury and civil-litigation matters.
Pedestrian cases can require detailed review of crash reports, traffic-control devices, surveillance footage, witness testimony, vehicle movement, medical evidence and insurance coverage.
- Personal injury and civil litigation practice
- More than 18 years of litigation experience
- Licensed in Florida and Georgia
- State and federal court litigation experience
- Supported by St. Johns Law Group's broader litigation team
After a Pedestrian Collision
Five Steps That Can Help Protect Your Health and Your Claim
Pedestrian injuries can be severe. When possible, early steps can help preserve important information.
Get Medical Care
Prompt medical evaluation is important for your health and for documenting accident-related injuries.
Report the Crash
Contact law enforcement when appropriate and preserve available crash information.
Preserve Evidence
Save photographs, video, witness information and information about the vehicle involved.
Be Careful With Insurers
Recorded statements, releases and early settlement offers may affect a later claim.
Get Legal Review
Early review can help identify liability, insurance, evidence and deadlines.
Building the Evidence
Visibility and Roadway Evidence Can Be Critical
Pedestrian accidents often produce competing accounts of where the pedestrian was located, which direction the vehicle was traveling and what each person could see.
Investigation may involve traffic signals, crosswalk markings, lighting, surveillance footage, vehicle damage, witness testimony, roadway geometry and electronic evidence.
Look for surveillance cameras quickly.
Businesses, homes, parking facilities and traffic systems may have video that can be overwritten or deleted if it is not identified promptly.
- Crash reports and diagrams
- Crosswalk and traffic-signal evidence
- Surveillance and dash-camera video
- Witness statements
- Vehicle damage and physical evidence
- Roadway lighting and visibility
- Medical records and bills
- Insurance coverage documents
Florida Pedestrian Law
Crosswalks, Right-of-Way and Driver Duties
Pedestrian liability is not determined by a single rule. Driver conduct, pedestrian conduct and roadway circumstances may all matter.
Driver Duty of Care
Drivers have duties to operate their vehicles with appropriate care around pedestrians. Driver attention, speed and reaction can become important issues after a collision.
Marked & Unmarked Crosswalks
Liability may depend on where a pedestrian was crossing, whether the location was a marked or unmarked crosswalk and what traffic-control devices were present.
Crossing Outside a Crosswalk
Pedestrian conduct may become relevant when a roadway is crossed outside a designated crossing area. The surrounding circumstances still matter when evaluating responsibility.
Comparative Fault
A driver or insurer may argue that the pedestrian contributed to the collision. Florida's comparative-fault rules can affect a negligence claim depending on the facts and allocation of fault.
Being outside a marked crosswalk does not by itself answer every
liability question.
Driver conduct, pedestrian conduct, visibility, traffic controls, roadway conditions and other evidence may all be relevant.
Insurance Issues
What If the Driver Leaves the Scene or Has Little Insurance?
Pedestrian injury claims can involve insurance sources that are not obvious immediately after the collision.
Hit-and-Run Drivers
When the driver leaves the scene, investigation may focus on witnesses, video, vehicle descriptions, license-plate information and law-enforcement records.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Depending on the policies and circumstances, uninsured-motorist coverage may become relevant when the responsible driver is uninsured or cannot be identified.
Underinsured Drivers
Serious pedestrian injuries may exceed the liability coverage available from the driver responsible for the collision.
Potentially Applicable Policies
Depending on the circumstances, automobile policies connected to the pedestrian or household may need to be reviewed in addition to the driver's insurance.
Serious Injury Claims
Pedestrians Can Suffer Life-Changing Injuries
Without the protection of a vehicle structure, pedestrians can sustain substantial injuries in motor-vehicle collisions.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Concussions and more serious neurological injuries.
Spinal Injuries
Spinal cord, disc, vertebral and other back or neck injuries.
Fractures
Broken legs, hips, arms, wrists and other orthopedic injuries.
Internal Injuries
Trauma involving organs, bleeding and other internal complications.
Joint & Soft-Tissue Injuries
Shoulder, knee and other injuries caused by direct impact or falling.
Scarring & Disfigurement
Permanent visible injuries resulting from impact or roadway contact.
Permanent Impairment
Long-term limitations affecting employment, mobility and daily activities.
Fatal Injuries
Wrongful-death claims following fatal pedestrian collisions.
Evaluating Losses
What Compensation May Be Available?
Recoverable damages depend on liability, insurance, injuries, causation, applicable law and supporting evidence.
Medical Expenses
Hospital, physician, therapy and other accident-related medical expenses.
Future Medical Care
Reasonably anticipated treatment and rehabilitation supported by evidence.
Lost Income
Income lost because injuries prevented or limited employment.
Loss of Earning Capacity
Potential future economic loss from reduced earning ability.
Pain & Suffering
Non-economic damages where available under Florida law.
Permanent Injury
Damages associated with permanent impairment or disfigurement.
Out-of-Pocket Losses
Other qualifying economic losses associated with the collision and injuries.
Wrongful Death
Separate damages may be available after a fatal pedestrian accident.
What Happens Next?
The Pedestrian Accident Claim Process
Every case is different, but serious pedestrian claims often progress through several common stages.
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Consultation
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Investigation
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Medical Treatment
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Coverage Review
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Claim Preparation
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Negotiation
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Litigation When Needed
Full-Firm Legal Resources
Serious Pedestrian Cases Can Require Litigation Depth
Pedestrian injuries can create significant medical, economic and insurance disputes.
St. Johns Law Group's personal injury practice is supported by a broader team of civil litigators and legal professionals. When a pedestrian claim requires depositions, experts, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation or courtroom advocacy, those resources are available within the same law firm.
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3 Jury Trials • 3 Months • 3 Wins
Recent civil jury-trial experience across the SJLG litigation team.
Every matter is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
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Pedestrian Accident FAQs
Common Questions After a Florida Pedestrian Accident
Does a pedestrian always have the right-of-way in Florida?
No single rule gives a pedestrian an unlimited right-of-way in every
situation. Florida law contains rules for motorists and pedestrians,
including crosswalks, roadway crossings and traffic-control devices.
Liability depends on the particular facts.
What if I was hit while I was in a crosswalk?
Crosswalk location, traffic-control devices, vehicle movement and the
conduct of both the driver and pedestrian may all be important.
Photographs, video and witnesses can be particularly useful.
What if I was not in a marked crosswalk?
Being outside a marked crosswalk does not by itself resolve every
liability issue. Pedestrian conduct, driver conduct, visibility,
roadway design and other circumstances may all matter.
What if the driver left the scene?
Hit-and-run claims can require quick efforts to obtain surveillance
video, witness information and identifying details. Depending on the
circumstances, uninsured-motorist coverage may also be relevant.
What if I was partly responsible for the collision?
Florida's comparative-fault rules can affect the amount or
availability of a recovery. The effect depends on the facts and the
allocation of fault.
What insurance may cover a pedestrian accident?
Potential coverage can depend on the driver's policy, automobile
policies associated with the pedestrian or household, uninsured or
underinsured motorist coverage and other circumstances. The actual
policies should be reviewed.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Florida?
Florida generally applies a two-year limitations period to many
negligence actions, but different deadlines, notice requirements and
exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances and parties
involved.
How much is a pedestrian accident claim worth?
There is no universal formula. Liability, severity of injury,
permanency, medical treatment, future care, lost income, insurance
coverage and comparative fault can all affect value.
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Northeast Florida
Local Representation for St. Augustine Pedestrian Accidents
St. Augustine combines dense historic streets, tourism, pedestrian traffic, beaches, parking areas, busy intersections and major roads.
Pedestrians may interact with cars, trucks, motorcycles, golf carts, rideshare vehicles and bicycles in areas where driver attention and visibility are especially important.
St. Johns Law Group is based in St. Augustine and represents injured pedestrians throughout St. Johns County and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.
St. Johns County
St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Vilano Beach, Silverleaf, World Golf Village, Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, Hastings and Elkton.
Flagler County
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell and nearby communities.
Duval County
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mandarin, San Marco and Southside.
Clay & Putnam Counties
Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Palatka, East Palatka and surrounding communities.
Free Pedestrian Accident Consultation
Injured? Talk With a St. Augustine Pedestrian Accident Lawyer.
Tell us what happened. Our legal team can review the collision, injuries, insurance information and potential next steps.
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