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Pedestrian Accidents2025-10-29T11:11:49-04:00
When Being on Foot Costs You Everything

Our Tampa & Orlando Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Makes It Right

The driver who hit you already has an attorney. You deserve one too. Our Tampa and Orlando pedestrian accident lawyer gives you his personal cell number, offers compassionate guidance, and protects against insurers who don’t have your best interests at heart. You only pay if we win. Let’s talk.

What to Do After Being Hit

Steps Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Recommends

We know you’re still shaken and wondering what to do first. Take a breath—these steps protect your health and right to compensation:

  1. Get Medical Help Immediately: Adrenaline masks pain. Brain bleeds, internal injuries, and fractures don’t always hurt right away. Florida’s 14-day rule means waiting could cost you thousands. Get to an ER now—your wellbeing matters most.
  2. Document the Scene While Details Are Fresh: If physically able, photograph the vehicle, your injuries, street signs, and impact location. Collect witness contact information before they leave. We know this feels impossible when you’re hurting, but these details prove what happened.
  3. Save Your Damaged Clothing: Keep every item you wore—even if torn or bloodied. Our pedestrian accident attorney works with reconstruction experts who use fabric damage patterns as critical evidence in your case.
  4. Shield Yourself from Insurance Tactics: Insurance companies will call within hours sounding concerned. They’re hunting for statements to reduce your payout. As your pedestrian accident lawyer, we handle every conversation so you can’t be manipulated into saying something that costs you.
  5. File Your Police Report Within 10 Days: Florida law requires accident reports when injuries occur. No officers at the scene? File your own report to establish the official record.
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COMMON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

What Our Pedestrian Accident Attorney Handles

Central Florida’s tourist traffic, sprawling development, and year-round walking weather create serious pedestrian risks. As a pedestrian accident law firm serving Tampa and Orlando, here’s what we see most:

  • Left-Turn Collisions: Drivers focused on traffic miss pedestrians in crosswalks—especially dangerous at Fowler Avenue near USF or the I-Drive corridor where tourist congestion compounds the risk.
  • Parking Lot Accidents: Distracted drivers reversing without looking or speeding through lots near Tampa International Mall, Citrus Park, and Florida Mall. These “low-speed” crashes still cause devastating injuries.
  • Poorly Lit Residential Streets: Inadequate lighting in neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, Winter Park, and Dr. Phillips forces pedestrians into dark roadways where drivers can’t see them.
  • School Zone Negligence: Drivers ignoring speed limits and crosswalk signals near Tampa Bay and Orange County schools during drop-off and pickup times.
  • Tourist Driver Errors: Unfamiliar out-of-state drivers making sudden stops, illegal turns, or missing pedestrians in crosswalks throughout theme park areas and downtown districts.
  • Delivery and Rideshare Incidents: Commercial drivers rushing between stops, checking phones, or creating hazards that force pedestrians into traffic.
INJURIES FROM PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

Serious Harm That Requires a Pedestrian Injury Attorney

Your body absorbed the impact that a vehicle’s frame was designed to withstand. As an experienced pedestrian injury lawyer, we’ve walked alongside clients facing these devastating injuries:

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries: Concussions affecting concentration, memory loss, personality changes, or severe brain damage requiring lifelong care that fundamentally alters who you are.
  • Spinal Cord Damage: Vertebrae fractures, herniated discs, and cord injuries causing paralysis, chronic pain, or permanent dependence on mobility devices.
  • Broken Bones: Multiple fractures in legs, arms, and hips requiring surgical hardware and months of rehabilitation before you can walk independently.
  • Internal Injuries: Rib fractures, collapsed lungs, and organ damage demanding emergency surgery and extended hospitalization.
  • Severe Soft Tissue Damage: Deep lacerations, muscle tears, and nerve damage that never fully heal, leaving permanent scars and functional limitations.
  • Wrongful Death: When driver negligence costs families someone irreplaceable, requiring compassionate legal guidance through devastating loss.
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These injuries don’t just heal—they change lives, relationships, and futures. You deserve full compensation for every impact.

WHAT YOU DESERVE AFTER BEING HIT

Compensation Our Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer Fights For

Insurance companies profit by paying less than victims deserve. That’s why having an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer fighting for you makes all the difference. Here’s what we demand on your behalf:

  • All Medical Expenses: Emergency transport, trauma care, surgeries, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and future medical needs. We ensure every dollar of treatment gets covered.
  • Lost Income and Earning Capacity: Every paycheck you’ve missed, reduced earning power if injuries prevent returning to your job, and compensation for destroyed career opportunities.
  • Pain and Suffering: The physical agony keeping you awake, anxiety about walking near traffic, depression from lost independence, and emotional trauma from reliving the impact.
  • Future Care & Property Costs: Home modifications like wheelchair ramps, vehicle adaptations, ongoing assistance with daily activities, and replacement of personal belongings destroyed in the collision.

Insurance companies lowball initial offers hoping you’ll accept before understanding your true losses. We force them to see the complete financial and emotional toll this accident caused.

WHY INJURED PEDESTRIANS CHOOSE DE ARMAS LAW

Experience, Access, and Genuine Care

Searching for a “pedestrian accident attorney near me” in Tampa or Orlando? We know you need someone local who responds when you call. Since 2019, we’ve dedicated our practice to one type of client: people who deserve genuine care, not just legal representation. Here’s what sets our pedestrian accident law firm apart:

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  • Insurance Industry Knowledge: Jonathan De Armas spent years defending the same insurance companies now fighting your claim. He knows their playbook, their tactics to minimize payouts, and exactly how to counter every strategy they’ll use.
  • Direct Attorney Access: No voicemail runaround. Our clients have Jonathan’s personal cell number and speak directly with him when questions arise—not paralegals or receptionists.
  • Local Tampa & Orlando Expertise: We know dangerous intersections, how Orange County investigates pedestrian accidents, and which local hospitals document injuries most thoroughly for legal claims.
  • Your Recovery, Not Our Revenue: We limit our caseload intentionally. Your peace of mind matters more than maximizing case volume.
  • Zero Risk, Zero Fees Unless We Win: Contingency representation means no upfront costs, no hourly billing, no financial stress while you’re already struggling.

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Questions to Ask Your Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Our Tampa & Orlando Legal Team’s Answers

We know you have questions about your pedestrian accident case. Here are honest answers to what Tampa and Orlando clients ask us most:

What If I Was Partially At Fault?2025-10-17T11:22:15-04:00

Even if you share some blame, you can still recover compensation under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule—as long as you’re 50% or less at fault. Your award will be reduced by your fault percentage.

What If I Was Hit in a Parking Lot or on Private Property?2025-10-17T11:21:53-04:00

Parking lot pedestrian accidents are valid claims. Property owners and drivers both have legal duties to ensure safety. We investigate whether poor lighting, missing crosswalks, or inadequate signage contributed—potentially adding liable parties beyond just the driver.

Do Pedestrian Cases Settle For More Than Car Accidents?2025-10-17T11:21:32-04:00

Often, yes. Pedestrian injuries tend to be more severe because your body absorbs full vehicle impact without protection. We’ve secured substantial compensation for clients facing years of treatment and permanent disabilities.

What If The Driver Says I Stepped Into Traffic Without Warning?2025-10-17T11:20:50-04:00

Drivers frequently blame pedestrians to avoid responsibility. We counter by securing traffic camera footage, locating witnesses, and analyzing impact patterns to prove the driver’s legal duty. Their claim doesn’t determine fault—evidence does. You have two years to file in Florida, but waiting weakens your case as evidence disappears.

Does My Auto Insurance Cover Pedestrian Accident Injuries?2025-10-17T11:20:25-04:00

Yes. If you have PIP coverage, it applies even when you’re on foot—providing up to $10,000 in immediate medical coverage regardless of fault. If your injuries meet Florida’s serious injury threshold, we’ll also pursue the at-fault driver’s liability insurance for full compensation beyond PIP limits.

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Meet Your Dedicated Tampa & Orlando Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Facing medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about your future? Insurance adjusters are already evaluating your claim—building their case while you’re still recovering. Don’t wait. You need an experienced pedestrian accident attorney working just as aggressively on your behalf. Call our Tampa office at 813-680-7777 or Orlando office at 407-362-7777 for a free consultation, with zero risk or upfront cost to you.

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