Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Westchase, FL

Strong Legal Representation from Our Westchase, FL Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Westchase residents and visitors are lucky to live in a walkable area with year-round pretty weather, but the number of pedestrians on the street raises the likelihood of a pedestrian accident. Frustrated or distracted drivers may hit a pedestrian crossing the street or in a parking lot, causing severe, sometimes disabling injuries. Some pedestrian accidents are caused by poorly maintained pavement and roads or because a cyclist isn’t paying enough attention to avoid running into someone afoot. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be eligible for a large settlement. The advice and advocacy of our Westchase, FL pedestrian accident lawyer can significantly increase your chances of getting all your losses covered.

The legal team at Jeff Murphy Law works with injured victims like you every day, advising you of your legal rights to pursue a civil claim and handling all the matters necessary to build your case and pursue fair compensation. We invite you to call us for a free consultation to learn more about your options.

Litigating Complicated Pedestrian Accident Claims

Pedestrian accident cases are civil claims based on the legal concept of negligence. This means that someone else (a driver, a government entity responsible for maintaining the sidewalks, or a cyclist) had a duty of care for your safety but failed to do so. Maybe a driver was distracted looking at their phone, maybe a cyclist is admiring the scenery and didn’t stop in time to avoid hitting you, or perhaps the city of Westchase didn’t keep up with walking path repairs, and you tripped and fell over uneven pavement.

We gather evidence of this negligence, like witness accounts, your medical records, incident reports or a police report, and any video or photographic recording of the accident. We then build a case against the at-fault party (called the defendant) to prove that their negligence caused your accident and injuries.

The purpose of our civil suit is to get the compensation you deserve to pay for high-quality medical care, lost wages from time you missed at work, and for the pain and suffering, and emotional trauma you experienced. Our lawyers have decades of combined experience litigating civil claims and pursuing your interests with vigor.

Compensation Available in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Many pedestrian accident victims require significant medical treatment, like a hospital stay to manage internal organ damage, broken bones, and surgery, plus months of physical therapy to regain their abilities. Some suffer head trauma, which may make working difficult, if not impossible. Your claim for damages can cover all the medical care you need, lost wages, and any property damage (like a broken phone) you incurred due to the accident.

We also pursue compensation for the effect that the accident had on your quality of life. This includes compensation for the pain and suffering of your injuries, diminished quality of life, and the emotional trauma from the accident. As your Westchase pedestrian accident lawyer, we’re prepared to fight for every penny you deserve. Contact Jeff Murphy Law today for a free consultation.