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Florida is consistently among the top three deadliest states for pedestrians, and the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro routinely ranks among the most dangerous in the United States. In 2024 alone, there were over 9,000 pedestrians hit, and 701 pedestrians died on Florida roads. If you or a loved one was struck while walking, such as a pedestrian hit by a car in Florida, Suli Law Group fights for justice. Speak with a Florida pedestrian accident lawyer about your legal options.
A lack of sidewalks, high speed limits, and aggressive driving are just a few reasons why there are an abundance of pedestrian accidents in Florida. Under Florida crosswalk law, Fla. Stat. § 316.130, drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk. Drivers approaching a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk cannot pass. But what some may not know is that the law showcases both sides. Pedestrians outside crosswalks must yield to traffic, and “darting out” to intentionally get hit can shift fault. With Florida’s new 50% comparative negligence bar under HB 837, a defense attorney’s success in pinning even modest blame on a pedestrian can eliminate recovery.
We seek full pedestrian accident compensation in Florida for the following: We seek full compensation for the following:
Pedestrian cases are complex because insurers immediately try to blame the victim. Founding attorney Laura Topalli Sulisufay is a former insurance defense attorney. She knows every tactic adjusters use to minimize these claims. Our team builds rigorous, evidence-driven cases. Consult a Tampa pedestrian accident lawyer who understands insurer tactics and local roads.
Evidence and witness memory disappear quickly. Don’t wait. Pedestrian cases are complex because insurers immediately try to blame the victim. Founding attorney Laura Topalli Sulisufay is a former insurance defense attorney. She knows every tactic adjusters use to minimize these claims. Our team builds rigorous, evidence-driven cases. Consult a Tampa pedestrian accident lawyer who understands insurer tactics and local roads.
Evidence and witness memory disappear quickly. Don’t wait.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in a crosswalk, and any driver approaching a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk is prohibited from passing it.
Possibly. Pedestrians outside crosswalks must yield to traffic, and Florida’s 50% comparative negligence bar under HB 837 means a defense attorney pinning meaningful blame on you can eliminate recovery.
Cell phone records, vehicle event data, traffic and business surveillance footage, lighting and signage conditions, and DUI evidence are often decisive. Much of it disappears within days, which is why fast investigation matters.
Yes, government negligence in road or crosswalk design can be part of a claim, though suits against government entities involve shorter notice deadlines and additional pre-suit requirements.
Hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disfigurement are all on the table when a driver fails to yield.
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