Pedestrians travel with no seat belts, airbags, helmets or other protection besides the trust they place in drivers. When that trust is broken, the results can be catastrophic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrian accidents killed more than 4,600 people in the United States in 2007 and injured about 70,000 more. Florida, at about three pedestrian injuries for every 100,000 citizens, has one of the highest pedestrian accident rates in the nation. When pedestrians survive an accident, they frequently come away with catastrophic injuries, including broken bones, dislocated joints, brain trauma and spinal cord injuries.

These are serious and frequently disabling injuries that victims may never fully recover from. If you've been injured, you know they are also expensive, sometimes requiring years of rehabilitation, surgeries or other treatments. Fortunately, Florida law allows victims of pedestrian accidents caused by a driver's carelessness to hold that driver legally responsible for his or her actions. In a pedestrian accident lawsuit, you can win the money you need to pay these bills and compensate you for your injuries or wrongful death, physical pain and emotional suffering.

Cohn, Smith & Cohn has more than 35 years of experience representing pedestrians who were hit by cars. We also represent family members of pedestrians who were wrongfully killed in a pedestrian accident. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation, where we can explain your legal options for securing compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a pedestrian in a traffic accident, contact us online or call us at 954-431-8100 or 305-624-9186 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.