Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians should feel safe walking along the sidewalk or across the street on a Florida roadway. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are extremely common and extremely dangerous. Pedestrians do not have the benefit of a metal shell like a car driver, a helmet like a bicyclist or a motorcyclist, or any other protective covering. When traffic accidents involve pedestrians, the pedestrian is likely to suffer a catastrophic injury. Thousands of pedestrians are killed, and tens of thousands more are injured every year in traffic crashes across the country.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Florida, Mark H. Wright is ready to help. Mark H. Wright has spent more than three decades helping accident victims get the compensation they deserve after being injured on Florida roads. Mr. Wright prides himself on his dedicated service to his clients, providing personalized service and attention rather than the cookie-cutter representation that bigger law firms offer. At Mark H. Wright, PLLC, our number one priority is the welfare of our clients.
Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
Florida has great weather, an expansive tourism industry, numerous beach and theme park locations, and an extreme amount of traffic, as well. This combination of characteristics, along with other factors, has had the unfortunate side effect of making Florida the most deadly state in the country for pedestrians. Nine of the 20 most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians are located in Florida. As of 2019, the single deadliest city in the nation for pedestrians is Orlando, while the Tampa metropolitan area ranks at number nine.
From 2008 through 2017, 49,240 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents across the country. Of those deaths, 5,433 occurred in Florida. While the nationwide average pedestrian death rate is 1.55 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people, in Florida, the rate is nearly double that at 2.73. In that same 10-year period, 900 pedestrians were killed in the Tampa area alone. Over 6,000 people are injured in pedestrian accidents across the state of Florida every year.
Florida is dangerous for pedestrians, and Tampa is among the worst places to be walking the streets. If your loved one was killed in a pedestrian crash in Florida, you and your family have the right to seek justice and just compensation for the loss you have suffered.
Recovering Damages After a Pedestrian Accident
Crashes involving pedestrians are rarely the fault of the person on the street. More often, a driver acted negligently in some fashion to cause the crash. When a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident, there are a variety of damages they may be able to recover. Damages available after a pedestrian accident can include:
- Medical expenses, both past and future
- Lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement
- Wrongful death and associated damages, including funeral expenses and loss of companionship
Recovering damages after a pedestrian accident requires proving not only that the accident and injury occurred but also that the driver or another party was at fault. Pedestrian accident lawyer Mark H. Wright has decades of experience building the strongest cases for recovery after injuries sustained in accidents across the State of Florida. Mr. Wright will investigate the circumstances of your injury, collect the most persuasive evidence, retain appropriate experts, and work to either negotiate a favorable settlement or fight your case in court.
Call for Advice and Representation After a Pedestrian Accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in the Tampa Bay area, you may have the right to monetary compensation. The Florida pedestrian accident attorney at Mark H. Wright, PLLC, is available to hear your case. Our legal team is dedicated to providing experienced, personalized and effective service to injured Florida pedestrians. If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Plant City, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay areas, call us today for a free consultation.
