Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Tampa Heights, FL

Most think of walking to be the safest mode of transportation. Bicycles and motor vehicles can have a multitude of issues, leading to wrecks, serious injuries, and even death. We live in a dangerous world, however, and you could be risking your life just by walking across the street.

If you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian accident, Jeff Murphy Law, your Tampa Heights, FL pedestrian accident lawyer, is here to help fight for you. With three decades of personal injury experience, we’ve seen the devastating effects that the negligence of the at-fault party causes. You don’t have to do this alone. Our legal team has the tenacity and dedication to build your case.

Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen?

Pedestrian accidents are often caused by reckless drivers who aren’t paying attention to what’s around them. People walking on the street can suffer serious injuries as a result. Some of the most common reasons pedestrian accidents happen include:

• Reckless and Distracted Driving: Cell phones are a major problem and source of distraction for distracted drivers who are texting, checking social media, navigating a GPS, or talking on their phone. Passengers in the car, control knobs for the car’s stereo volume of AC and heating system, or objects along the side of the road also compete for a driver’s attention. Drivers who are distracted are less likely to see pedestrians, causing accidents.
• Speeding: When drivers go over the speed limit, they increase the rate and the severity of potential pedestrian accidents. The faster a vehicle goes, the longer it takes to stop, and the greater the likelihood it will cause life-altering injuries.
• Crosswalks: Drivers are supposed to stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing on a “walk” signal or crossing in a crosswalk within one lane of the lane the driver is traveling in. Crosswalk accidents are especially common when cars turn right on red.
• Not Checking Blind Spots: Young children are often the victims of accidents when someone backs out of a driveway without looking beforehand. Children could also lose a toy in their neighbor’s driveway or yard and suffer severe injuries when a driver backs out.
• Drunk Driving: Drunk drivers often fail to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks or weave in and out of the shoulder of the road, hitting people walking along the roadside. These accidents cause thousands of deaths in the US every year.

Although traffic accidents are at the top of the list as the main cause of pedestrian accidents, contact us even if you were hurt under other circumstances, as we may be able to help you. For example, if you were out for a walk and experienced a dog bite, our team can help you hold the negligent pet owner accountable for what happened.

No matter how your accident happened, the person whose recklessness caused it is responsible for the damage it caused. That means the individual should pay for all of your costs, no matter how minor or serious your injuries may be.

Contact Us if You Were in a Pedestrian Accident

If you’ve suffered financial and non-financial damages as a result of your injury, you must have legal protection. Your personal injury attorney in Tampa Heights will help identify what damages you’re eligible for during a free consultation. If your pedestrian accident was caused by a negligent driver, you can file a personal injury claim. Contact Jeff Murphy Law today.