Jacksonville Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrian Accidents in Duval County

Motorists have a responsibility to yield to pedestrians in most situations. Even when a pedestrian is crossing a street outside of a crosswalk or walking along a roadway, motorists should take reasonable actions to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, motorists do not always uphold this duty of care—with disastrous consequences.

If you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident in Duval County, you may have the right to take legal action against the at-fault driver, and the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. can help. Depending on the severity of your injuries, as well as numerous other factors, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, future expenses, and pain and suffering. We can help you understand your rights and devise a legal strategy tailored to your unique needs.

To speak to a Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorney at our firm about your case, call our office at (855) 933-3881 today and request a free, no-obligation consultation with an attorney.

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way?

Because cars and other large motor vehicles pose a disproportionate risk to people on foot, drivers should always use reasonable care when sharing the road with pedestrians. However, there are certain instances in which pedestrians are required to yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles.

Under Florida law, pedestrians are required to yield to vehicles in the following situations:

• When a vehicle is approaching too quickly or is too near to safely yield to the pedestrian, even if the pedestrian is crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk
• When the pedestrian is crossing a roadway at any other point than a marked or unmarked crosswalk
• When there is a “do not walk” or “wait” signal, or when there is a red light in the direction the pedestrian wishes to cross if there is no marked crosswalk
• When crossing a roadway in an area where there is a designated pedestrian tunnel or overhead walkway that they could use

Additionally, pedestrians should always use sidewalks when they are available and are not permitted to cross intersections that do not have designated crosswalks when the next intersection does have a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Common Pedestrian Injuries

Unfortunately, when pedestrians are hit by fast-moving, multi-ton vehicles, they often suffer severe, catastrophic injuries. A person on foot is simply no match for a large motor vehicle and, tragically, many of these accidents result in fatalities.

Common pedestrian accident injuries include:

• Broken bones/fractures
• Internal bleeding and organ damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spine injuries and paralysis
• Accidental amputation
• Severe lacerations
• Soft tissue damage
• Burns/road rash

Victims are often left grappling with significant physical pain, disfigurement, and/or disability. This, coupled with the trauma of the accident itself, can cause immense emotional distress. The cost of treating such injuries can be exorbitant, particularly when it is compounded by lost income and wages while the injured individual is unable to work.

At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we understand the considerable hardships pedestrian accident victims and their families face. Because of this, we fight to secure the maximum compensation our clients are owed, allowing them to obtain the resources they need to recover and the justice they need to heal.

Damages in Your Pedestrian Accident Case

Every case is different and, therefore, no one can accurately determine how much your case is worth without first going over the various details involved. At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we offer free initial consultations during which time we can sit down with you and discuss the specifics of your situation. This will allow us to obtain a clearer picture of your case and provide you with detailed information on what you can expect from the legal process.

In many cases, we can recover the following damages for our clients:

• All related medical expenses, including emergency care costs, hospital fees, and ongoing/future medical treatment costs
• Lost wages, income, and other benefits due to missed work, including future lost earnings and lost earning capacity due to disability
• Pain and suffering, including compensation for both physical pain and emotional distress, trauma, and related conditions
• Additional non-economic damages, such as inconvenience, loss of consortium, and lost or reduced quality of life

In the event that a family member died due to a pedestrian accident, our team can assist you in the process of bringing a wrongful death claim and seeking compensation for certain damages on behalf of yourself/your family and the estate.

Request a Free Consultation with Our Firm Today

After a serious accident, you need someone who can help you get back on your feet. At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., our Jacksonville pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to fight for you and your recovery. We have over 100 years of combined experience and a proven record of success in even the toughest of personal injury cases. We offer legal services in Spanish, Russian, and German, and we do not collect any attorneys’ fees unless/until we win your case.

Submit an online request form or call us at (855) 933-3881 to get started with your complimentary case evaluation today.