Meldon Law has served clients in Florida with compassion and integrity for over 50 years. If you or someone you love suffered injuries after being hit by a car, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Orange Springs, FL, can take the stress out of your claim by taking the legal burden off your shoulders.
Our firm will guide you through the legal process and aggressively seek the compensation you need for your medical care and more. You should not have to pay for someone elseās mistakes. Let us help you get justice. Call today for a free consultation.
Meldon Law Will Take on Your Fight
At Meldon Law, we take on your fight like itās our own. Advocating for the injured is more than our job; itās our calling. We take what we do seriously because we know the results we achieve make a difference in our clientsā lives.
We understand that after an accident, clients often feel scared, confused, and overwhelmed by the legal challenges ahead. We want to make seeking financial recovery as easy on you as possible so you can turn your time and energy toward healing.
Our Orange Springs personal injury lawyers can:
- Investigate your pedestrian accident ā Our attorneys will investigate your accident and collect case evidence, including police reports, eyewitness accounts, surveillance or cell phone video of the collision, medical records, and proof of your losses. We will use this evidence to show that a negligent driver caused your pedestrian accident injury and owes you compensation.
- Manage case details ā We will prepare and file insurance claims and legal paperwork, track and meet case deadlines, communicate with involved parties, and handle any other āred tape.ā Throughout the process, we will provide you with as much information as possible so you are up to date on your claim and can make informed decisions.
- Fight for the maximum compensation possible ā Our pedestrian accident attorneys will pursue the maximum settlement possible for your injuries. We will not back down until we get the money you deserve. We are prepared to represent you in and outside the courtroom.
We Will Exhaust All of Your Options for Recovering Pedestrian Accident Damages
Florida Statutes Ā§ 627.736 requires that motorists carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and $10,000 in property damage liability insurance but not bodily injury liability coverage. PIP pays for injuries caused to the covered parties, regardless of fault for a crash. Liability insurance pays for injuries and damages caused to others if a driver is legally responsible for a collision.
After a pedestrian accident, if you or anyone in your household carries a PIP policy, you can file a claim with the insurance provider. The driverās PIP should also cover you.
To receive PIP benefits, you must seek medical treatment within 14 days of the crash. PIP pays for:
- Eighty percent of reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including ambulance transportation, surgeries, hospital bills, rehabilitation and nursing
- Sixty percent of your lost gross income from missed work
- The value of household services you cannot perform due to injury
- $5,000 in death benefits, in addition to medical and wage benefits
Our car accident attorneys can pursue the highest possible PIP insurance settlement for you. If you have a severe injury and damages that exceed the available PIP coverage, we can seek additional losses through a personal injury lawsuit.
Our lawyers can demand compensation for:
- Medical expenses not paid by PIP
- The total value of your lost income and future lost wages
- Monetary compensation for physical pain, mental anguish, emotional suffering, and reduced quality of life
If your loved one sustained a fatal injury, our wrongful death attorneys can seek compensation on behalf of their estate and qualifying survivors with a wrongful death lawsuit. Damages may include medical bills, funeral and burial costs, income, support, and services your loved one would have provided, and survivorsā mental pain and suffering.
Contact Meldon Law to learn more about how we can get the compensation you need to protect your health and future. Call us today for a free consultation.
Our Orange Springs Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Know How to Hold Liable Parties Accountable
According to Florida Statutes Ā§ 316.130, motor vehicle drivers must stop for pedestrians in the following situations:
- At intersections with traffic control signals (when the signal indicates pedestrians can enter the crosswalk)
- At intersections with stop signs (when a pedestrian is at the crosswalk or steps into the crosswalk)
- At unmarked crosswalks, when a pedestrian has stepped into the roadway
Drivers are also prohibited from passing other vehicles stopped at crosswalks.
When drivers fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians when required, it is negligence, and our Orange Springs lawyers will prove that their actions caused your injury and resulting damages. We can hold liable parties accountable for breaking pedestrian safety laws and committing other driving errors that caused or contributed to the crash, including:
- Drinking and driving
- Distracted driving and texting and driving
- Reckless and aggressive driving
- Driving on sidewalks or in pedestrian-only areas
- Making improper turns
- Speeding
Pedestrian Accidents Injure Thousands of People Annually
Pedestrian accidents can cause severe and deadly injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, one of five people killed in a traffic accident in the United States was a pedestrian.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that there were 155 pedestrian accidents in Marion County in 2023, resulting in 137 injuries and 14 fatalities.
When Should You File a Pedestrian Accident Case in Florida?
You should file PIP insurance claims immediately. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Florida is two years, according to Florida Statutes Ā§ 95.11. If you do not act within these deadlines, you may be unable to recover your losses. Our injury attorneys will help you get started before time runs out.
Contact an Pedestrian Accident Lawyer With Meldon Law
Accidents can happen at any time, but Meldon Law is just a phone call away. Contact our law firm to learn more about how our accident attorneys will protect your rights and pursue fair compensation for you.
Call now. We offer free consultations and take cases on contingency.
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Catherine P.
December 2024
"It has been a real pleasure to deal with Jeffery and Stacy. Jeffery is all about his clients. What is best for the clients well being. He is a great attorney. If you need an accident attorney or a referral this is the man to be talking with. He will now be my attorney for life. Jeffery and Stacy, thank you ever so much."
Hazel J.
March 2025
"Jeffrey and his team were great throughout the whole process of my settlement for an auto accident! They handled everything which made it much easier on me! They were able to navigate the ins and outs of the insurance companies and helped me receive my settlement in a timely manner! Great customer service all around. Would definitely recommend them! They made it much easier to move on from my auto accident! Thanks again!"
Justin W.
April 2024
"My first experience with meldon was amazing. The whole staff willing to talk and listen. They were very helpful and guided me threw the whole process. If you went anywhere else Iām sorry for you !!!!!"
Jabari A.
June 2024
