Pedestrian Injuries in Jacksonville
Unfortunately common in Florida, pedestrian injury cases arise when a motorist collides with a pedestrian on the street, and the resulting injuries are usually severe.
Common causes of these accidents include: DUI/Intoxicated driving, Distracted driving such as driving while texting, and running a red light or failing to yield for pedestrians in a crosswalk.
Under Florida and Jacksonville traffic law, drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and failure to do so is a traffic offense.
Like any other auto accident injury case, it is vital that you seek help not only medically, but legally after these kinds of accidents. Florida pedestrian injury attorney Brett Hastings and his experienced staff can help you pursue compensation for your or your family member’s injuries or loss arising from a collision with a motorist.