Pedestrian accidents can be some of the worst types of traffic accidents. This is because pedestrians have none of the safety protection that drivers of automobiles have. In Florida, 21% of the people who die in traffic accidents are pedestrians. Pedestrian includes walkers, runners, skateboarders, and people on roller skates or in wheelchairs and they deserve to be protected.
The law of Florida states that if the driver is at fault, then he or she will be liable for wrongful death damages to the pedestrian’s survivors. Fault is determined by the general negligence standard. Florida is a “comparative negligence” state, meaning that the negligence of both the vehicle driver and the pedestrian will be considered in determining fault. For example, it could be determined that the driver was 70% negligent at fault and the pedestrian was 30% at fault. In that case, the vehicle driver would be responsible for 70% of the pedestrian’s wrongful death damages. The comparative fault conclusion is ultimately one for the jury to decide. While trying to settle a case with the driver’s insurance, we will argue that the driver was at fault, but invariably the driver’s insurance company will try to say the pedestrian was at fault. It may be that both were partially at fault. If so, we can recover wrongful death damages for the percentage fault of the driver who hit your loved one.
If you are looking for a wrongful death attorney that probably means that somebody close to you has died. For that, we’re sorry. You may be wondering how to find wrongful death specialist in Florida to help you with this claim. You should get somebody who’s experienced in handling wrongful death claims, who understands the laws dealing with wrongful death claims and who understands the damages you have suffered. Second, get somebody who focuses on that area and it’s a significant part of their practice. Wrongful death cases can be difficult, so we prepare right from the beginning as if you were going to have to go to trial. Hopefully, you won’t, but you need to prepare as if you were. If you have lost a loved one or if you have suffered a serious injury, call us today for a free, no obligation, confidential discussion about your case. You will have to pay us a penny until we win your case. You have nothing to lose.
BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
Cycling in Florida is notoriously dangerous. Nationally, Florida ranks first in bicycle fatalities at 5.7 per million. On average, the state sees 110 cyclist deaths annually. This is far from typical for most states. In fact, Florida is consistently ranked among the most dangerous states for cyclists in America.
The law of Florida states that if the vehicle driver is at fault, then he or she will be liable for wrongful death damages to the bicyclist’s survivors. Fault is determined by the general negligence standard. Florida is a “comparative negligence” state, meaning that the negligence of both the vehicle driver and the cyclist will be considered in determining fault. For example, it could be determined that the vehicle driver was 70% negligent at fault and the cyclist was 30% at fault. In that case, the vehicle driver would be responsible for 70% of the cyclist’s wrongful death damages. The comparative fault conclusion is ultimately one for the jury to decide. While trying to settle a case with the driver’s insurance, we will argue that the driver was at fault, but invariably the driver’s insurance company will try to say the pedestrian was at fault. It may be that both were partially at fault. If so, we can recover wrongful death damages for the percentage fault of the driver who hit your loved one.
If you are looking for a wrongful death attorney that probably means that somebody close to you has died. For that, we’re sorry. You may be wondering how to find wrongful death specialist in Florida to help you with this claim. You should get somebody who’s experienced in handling wrongful death claims, who understands the laws dealing with wrongful death claims and who understands the damages you have suffered. Second, get somebody who focuses on that area and it’s a significant part of their practice. Wrongful death cases can be difficult, so we prepare right from the beginning as if you were going to have to go to trial. Hopefully, you won’t, but you need to prepare as if you were. If you have lost a loved one or you have suffered a serious injury, Call us today for a free, no obligation, confidential discussion about your case. You will have to pay us a penny until we win your case. You have nothing to lose.