If you were hit by a vehicle while going for a run or a walk, you should know what kind of compensation you could get for your injuries. Florida is among the most risky states for incidents, and it is not unusual for walkers or runners to be engaged in a collision caused by a driver’s recklessness.
Necessary Information Pedestrian Accident Law
- Pedestrians should follow ‘Walk’ and ‘Do Not Walk’ signs.
- Pedestrians should look left, right, and left again during crossing.
- It’s legal for a pedestrian to cross when there’s no traffic
- Pedestrians are not permitted to cross a traffic junction diagonally.
- Pedestrians are forbidden from walking on limited roads.
- It is prohibited to stand in the roadway.
- Keep the right half of the crosswalk.
- Cross the roadway the shortest route.
Reason of pedestrian accident
- Vehicle accident
- Drunk driver
- The person did not notice before crossing the road
- Chasing any object fell into road
- Drunk pedestrian
- Driver’s fault
Compensation for
- Wrongful death
- Pain and suffering
- Property damages
- Loss of income
- Medical charges
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What to do after accident
- Call police and file a report
- Collect evidence
- Florida personal injury lawyer