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Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Struck in a crosswalk, a parking lot, or walking along A1A. Pedestrians have no airbag and no steel frame, and Broward County recorded 1,219 pedestrian crashes and 69 pedestrian deaths in 2024. Shiner Law Group helps people hit by cars, trucks, and rideshare drivers pursue full compensation, with no fee unless we win.
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Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Last reviewed: October 2026
- Drivers must stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations (Fla. Stat. § 316.130).
- Your own auto policy’s PIP usually pays first, even when you were on foot. If you have no car, the policy of the vehicle that hit you may apply.
- Insurers often blame the pedestrian. Under Florida’s comparative fault rule, you can recover if you were 50% or less at fault.
- Most claims must be filed within 2 years. Video and witnesses disappear much faster.
Fort Lauderdale is a walking city: downtown and Las Olas, the beach along A1A, Flagler Village, the Brightline and Tri-Rail stations, and neighborhoods where people walk to buses and stores along busy multilane roads. Every one of those trips can cross paths with a distracted, speeding, or impaired driver. When a car hits a person on foot, the injuries are often severe: brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, and internal trauma.
The numbers are sobering. FLHSMV’s 2024 crash report counts 1,219 pedestrian crashes in Broward County, with 1,043 people injured and 69 killed. Statewide, 678 pedestrians died that year. Behind each number is a family facing medical bills, lost income, and an insurance company that often tries to shift the blame onto the person who was walking.
Shiner Law Group has represented injured Floridians since 2002 and has recovered more than $500 million for our clients. We move quickly to secure traffic and business camera video, 911 records, and witness statements, and we pursue every source of coverage. If the driver fled, our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers also handle hit-and-run and uninsured motorist claims.
Pedestrian Crashes by the Numbers
Figures from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2024.
Pedestrian crashes in Broward County in 2024, up from 1,114 in 2023.
People injured in Broward County pedestrian crashes in 2024.
Pedestrians killed in Broward County in 2024, compared with 67 in 2023.
Total traffic deaths in Broward County in 2024, meaning pedestrians were nearly 3 in 10 of the county’s road deaths.
Pedestrian crashes statewide in Florida in 2024, injuring 8,402 people.
Pedestrians killed statewide in Florida in 2024.
Where Fort Lauderdale Pedestrians Get Hit
Common settings in our Broward County pedestrian cases.
Major corridors
Multilane roads such as Federal Highway (US-1), Broward Boulevard, Sunrise Boulevard, Andrews Avenue, and Oakland Park Boulevard carry fast traffic past bus stops and shops.
Downtown & Las Olas
Busy nightlife, valet lanes, rideshare pickups, and turning traffic in Flagler Village, Himmarshee, and along Las Olas Boulevard.
A1A & the beach
Visitors crossing to the sand, bicycles and scooters sharing space, and drivers watching the ocean instead of the crosswalk.
Transit stations
People walking to and from Brightline, Tri-Rail, and Broward County Transit stops, often crossing wide roads.
Parking lots & garages
Drivers backing out or cutting through lots at shopping centers, hospitals, and the airport.
Night and low light
Poor lighting and dark clothing make pedestrians harder to see, and impaired driving rises late at night.
Florida Pedestrian Law
The rules insurers use, and the rules that protect you.
Crosswalk rights
Where no traffic signal is in place, drivers must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. Pedestrians must obey signals and use sidewalks where available.
Careless driving
Drivers must operate with care, considering traffic, weather, and other conditions. Speeding, phone use, and failing to look before turning often prove negligence.
PIP pays first
Florida’s no-fault PIP coverage generally pays 80% of reasonable medical bills and 60% of lost income up to $10,000, including for insured people struck while walking. Seek treatment within 14 days to keep the benefit.
Comparative fault
If you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your share. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover in a negligence case.
Filing deadline
Most negligence claims must be filed within 2 years of the crash. Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within 2 years of the death.
Uninsured motorist coverage
When the driver has no insurance, too little insurance, or fled the scene, UM coverage on your own policies or household policies may cover the gap.
Insurance After a Pedestrian Crash
Pedestrian cases often involve several layers of coverage.
Your own PIP
If you or a resident relative owns a car, that policy’s PIP usually pays first. If you have no PIP, the policy of the vehicle that hit you may provide it.
The driver’s liability coverage
Serious or permanent injuries allow a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, lost earning ability, and future medical care.
UM and rideshare coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage can apply in hit-and-runs. Uber and Lyft carry commercial policies when the driver is on a trip or available for rides.
What to Do After Being Hit by a Car
Call 911 and get medical care
Ask for police and an ambulance. Hidden injuries such as brain and internal injuries are common after a pedestrian strike.
Identify the driver and vehicle
Get the driver’s name, plate, and insurance. In a hit-and-run, note the color, make, direction of travel, and any partial plate.
Find witnesses and cameras
Ask for names and numbers. Note nearby businesses, buses, and homes with cameras. Many systems overwrite footage within days.
Photograph the scene
Capture the crosswalk, signals, lighting, skid marks, vehicle damage, and your injuries.
Treat within 14 days
See a doctor promptly and follow up. Florida PIP requires initial treatment within 14 days of the crash.
Talk to a lawyer before giving statements
Insurers may call quickly for a recorded statement. Speak with an attorney first.
Visit or Call Shiner Law Group
Serving pedestrians injured throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
Shiner Law Group — Fort Lauderdale
6750 N Andrews Ave Suite 200 #2062
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident FAQ
How much does a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Shiner Law Group handles these cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (954) 999-9900 for a free, confidential case review, available 24/7.
How many pedestrian accidents happen in Broward County?
FLHSMV’s Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2024 counts 1,219 pedestrian crashes in Broward County in 2024, with 1,043 people injured and 69 killed. Statewide, Florida recorded 10,501 pedestrian crashes and 678 pedestrian deaths that year.
Does PIP cover me if I was hit while walking?
Usually, yes. If you or a resident relative owns an insured car, that PIP coverage generally pays first, up to $10,000 for 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost income. If you have no PIP of your own, the PIP on the vehicle that hit you may apply. You must seek treatment within 14 days.
Can I still recover if I was not in a crosswalk?
Possibly. Florida uses modified comparative fault, so your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, and you can recover as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Drivers still have a duty to watch for pedestrians, and the facts matter.
What if the driver who hit me drove away?
Call 911 and report everything you remember. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own or a household member’s auto policy may cover a hit-and-run. Fast action helps police and investigators find video before it is erased.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Florida?
Most negligence claims must be filed within two years of the crash under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, and wrongful death claims within two years of the death. Claims against a government agency also require early written notice, so do not wait.
Where is Shiner Law Group’s Fort Lauderdale office?
Our Fort Lauderdale office is at 6750 N Andrews Ave Suite 200 #2062, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Call (954) 999-9900 any time, day or night.
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This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Statistics are cited to the public sources noted and may be preliminary or revised. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. Attorneys at Shiner Law Group are Members of The Florida Bar. Shiner Law Group — Accident & Injury Lawyers. Attorney Advertising.