Under the laws in Florida, a driver who operates a vehicle in a reckless way can be held responsible if he or she causes serious injury or death. The law ensures that injured pedestrians can be compensated for losses, but this may be small comfort in the face of life-changing injuries or the death of a loved one.
While no amount of money can bring back what you have lost after a pedestrian accident, it is still important to take legal action if you or a loved one has been hurt. An experienced Port St. Lucie pedestrian accident attorney at Steinger, Greene & Feiner can assist you in getting compensation so your bills and costs are covered and so you are compensated for your non-economic losses.
Rules of the Road
Every driver on the roads in Florida has an obligation to be reasonably careful when operating a vehicle. Motorists are also, of course, expected to obey all rules of the road including laws against drunk driving, running red lights or driving too fast. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes act in a negligent way or they disobey traffic regulations and make dangerous decisions. Visit our Port St Lucie injury lawyer and let us help you get started with a free consultation. Don’t take the first check from the insurance company. Give us a call at (772) 200-4696 or visit our location at 507 NW Lake Whitney Pl, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986.
When drivers do this, a pedestrian can pay the ultimate price if hit by a car. A pedestrian could suffer permanent injuries or be killed as a result of the force and impact of the crash.If this happens, the driver who was unreasonably careless or who broke the driving rules should be held responsible for the harm caused.
Holding Drivers Accountable
Although Florida law makes clear that drivers must pay for damages they cause, the burden is on the victims to pursue the compensation from those who hurt them. Injured pedestrian accident victims can pursue compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit or they can settle a case outside of court by negotiating with an insurer. Either way, the pedestrian will need to show the extent of the harm endured and may need to prove that the driver was to blame for the crash.
When an injured pedestrian takes action, the driver should be required to cover all losses. A victim who can show how badly he or she was harmed by the accident should be entitled to receive payment for:
- medical bills and costs
- lost income
- pain and suffering
- emotional distress
- wrongful death
A Port St. Lucie pedestrian accident attorney can help if you or a loved one was hurt or killed in a pedestrian wreck and you wish to prove your losses so you can be fully and fairly compensated.
My case couldn't have been handled better. It was handled in a timely manner - it wasn't rushed. If something ever happened again and I needed an attorney, Steinger, Greene & Feiner would be the first place I would go.
Susan D.
Relentless Legal Representation for Port st. Lucie Injury Victims
A personal injury can occur in a variety of ways, but almost all have the same results in common. Suddenly, your life is disrupted and possibly jeopardized physically, emotionally, and financially by an accident or incident which could have been prevented.
Contact a Port st. Lucie Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
The damages in a pedestrian accident case are often very significant because pedestrians can be hurt so badly in a car wreck. You owe it to yourself or your lost loved one to get the maximum in compensation so all losses can be covered. A Port St. Lucie pedestrian accident lawyer at Steinger, Greene & Feiner will fight on your behalf to help you pursue monetary damages. Give us a call today to set up your free consultation and learn more about how we can assist with your accident claim.
Free Case Evaluation
Proven Personal Injury Lawyers
A fair settlement is not what you can expect to receive from the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce payouts on claims so they can remain highly profitable. Our proven and committed legal team understands the tactics these companies regularly use to pay claimants as little as possible. We routinely battle their schemes in and out of court, and have developed effective methods for doing so.
With a legal team of more than 30 lawyers and more than 140 staff, including investigators and other assistants, we have the resources needed to get the job done efficiently. You can bring your personal injury case to us with confidence, knowing you will pay nothing until we recover the compensation you deserve. Throughout the entire case, we will be by your side, providing the guidance you need.