Pedestrian accidents can leave victims with severe injuries, significant medical bills, and a lengthy recovery. These obstacles can seem overwhelming, and you should not have to face them alone. Meldon Law’s pedestrian accident lawyers in Miramar can help you seek the compensation you need to protect your health, finances, and future.
Our law firm has dedicated the past 50 years to helping the injured. We are here to take on your fight like it was our own. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
How Can Meldon Law Help With Your Pedestrian Accident Claim?
Insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart. Even your own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance provider will do everything possible to keep your pedestrian accident settlement low. If you were hurt, you deserve to have a legal advocate who cares on your side. Meldon Law can build your claim and help you seek full and fair compensation from both your PIP coverage and the driver’s insurance.
When you work with our personal injury lawyers in Miramar, you get the support of our experienced and compassionate legal team. We limit the number of cases we take so that we can give our clients personalized attention. We will provide you with frequent case updates, promptly respond to your questions, and ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your case.
While you focus on recovering from your injury or caring for your hurt family member, we can:
- Investigate the accident and gather case evidence
- Prepare and file insurance claims
- Identify and pursue all of your current and future losses
- Tirelessly negotiate for the maximum compensation possible
- File a lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary
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Call UsOur Case Results
At Meldon Law, fighting for victims is more than our job; it’s our calling. We refuse to accept less than our clients deserve, and we are a force to be reckoned with, in and out of the courtroom.
We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured parties and their families. We have navigated the complexities of cases involving both adults and the families of child victims, recovering:
- $1.25 million for a pedestrian who required lower-back surgery after being hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot
- $305,000 for an 18-month-old victim who suffered severe injuries after being run over by a car in a driveway
Call today to connect with Meldon Law’s Miramar pedestrian accident lawyers near you. We offer free initial consultations.
How Can You Seek Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident Injury in Miramar?
Florida is a no-fault insurance state. Under this system, injured pedestrians may be able to seek compensation from first-party and third-party insurance policies after a car accident.
PIP Insurance
According to Florida Statutes § 627.736, drivers must carry a minimum of $10,000 in first-party PIP insurance. After a pedestrian accident, our attorneys can file a claim against your PIP policy (if you have one) or a claim against the vehicle driver’s PIP, regardless of who was at fault for the collision.
Through PIP, our pedestrian lawyers can seek compensation for:
- 80 percent of your “reasonable” medical expenses, including the cost of surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and medical devices
- 60 percent of your gross lost income from missed work and loss of earning capacity
- $5,000 in death benefits for fatally injured parties
Liability Insurance or a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have severe injuries and your medical expenses exceed the available PIP coverage, we may be able to seek compensation from the vehicle driver through an auto liability insurance claim. However, drivers are not required to purchase bodily injury liability coverage in Florida, and the driver may not have a policy. When necessary, Meldon Law’s pedestrian accident lawyers can pursue damages through legal action.
A liability claim or personal injury lawsuit may include losses not covered by PIP, including:
- 100 percent of your medical expenses
- 100 percent of your lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering damages, including compensation for scarring, disfigurement, severe and disabling injuries, stress, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death damages on behalf of a fatally injured party’s estate and survivors
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Call UsWho Is Liable for Your Pedestrian Accident?
A party is liable for your accident if their negligent actions caused your injuries. Drivers are negligent when they break traffic laws or engage in dangerous behaviors like drinking and driving and texting and driving. Motorists must also look out for pedestrians everywhere and at all times, especially at night or in bad weather.
Our attorneys can investigate your case, identify liable parties, and prove negligence.
Contact Meldon Law Today
Our team fights for injured parties across Florida, and we do not back down until we get results. We care about our clients and are a part of the communities we serve. If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident in Miramar, we can put our skills, experience, and knowledge behind getting the compensation you need to heal.
To learn more about how the Miramar pedestrian accident attorneys from Meldon Law can help with your personal injury case, call today for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meldon Law can answer common questions you may have about pedestrian accidents:
What Are the Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries?
Pedestrian accident injuries can be severe because the human body is no match for a moving motor vehicle. Pedestrians also lack protections that may decrease the impact of a crash, such as seat belts and airbags.
Victims may suffer:
- Broken bones
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal injuries and organ damage
When Should You Get a Pedestrian Accident Attorney?
Engaging an attorney from the outset of your claim can provide you with a legal ally who can protect your rights while building your case.
If you must take legal action to obtain fair compensation, you must file your lawsuit before Florida’s statute of limitations expires. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, the time limit for most personal injury and wrongful death cases is two years.
How Much Does a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Cost in Florida?
Many personal injury attorneys, including our firm’s pedestrian accident lawyers, take cases on a contingency basis. We do not charge upfront or out-of-pocket fees. We only get paid when and if we obtain compensation for you.