Gainesville Pedestrian Accidents Attorney

Have You Been Injured by a Motor Vehicle in Florida?

There are over 100,000 auto accidents involving pedestrians each year. Fifty percent of these accidents result in the death of the pedestrian, and of those deaths, many are school children who are either playing near or walking home from school. Children and senior citizens are the most likely to sustain serious injuries when they are struck by a car; pedestrian injuries can include broken bones, brain damage and other head injuries, paralysis, disability, disfigurement, bruised organs, and death.  These injuries are emotionally challenging and can require extensive medical treatment and even lifelong rehabilitation. If you or someone you love had been injured in a pedestrian accident, a Gainesville personal injury lawyer can help you decide if you are entitled to monetary damages.

A pedestrian accident that results in death is even more difficult to death with; the grief and emotional trauma of losing someone you love should not be compounded by an inability to pay funeral costs or make up for lost wages. 

While some accidents are truly accidents and only bad luck can be blamed, many others are caused by driver negligence. Driver inattention, driver negligence, texting while driving, speeding, ignoring traffic signs, failing to signal, and driving under the influence (DUI) are all common causes of pedestrian accidents in Florida.  While some of these actions are illegal, others are actions that lead to illegal behavior, such as reckless driving. A suit may also help bring attention to the issue and may be able to prevent other similar accidents in the future.

Gainesville Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer

At the Uman Law Firm, our attorneys have years of experience litigating personal injury and accident cases. You should not have to pay the consequences for another's negligence or recklessness. We have helped innumerable clients who have been victims of pedestrian accidents.

Contact a Gainesville Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer for a free consultation of your case.