Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in St. Petersburg
Were you or a loved one injured in a pedestrian accident near St. Petersburg, Florida? You may be able to hold the at-fault party liable for your medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. An experienced St. Petersburg pedestrian accident lawyer at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers can help you get the money you deserve.
We’ve been helping clients like you since we opened our doors in 1955. Our aggressive approach has paid off. We’ve recovered more than $675 million for catastrophic injury cases, commercial vehicle accidents, construction incident claims, and more.
You can trust Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers to fight to maximize your compensation award. Just contact our St. Petersburg law office to schedule a free consultation today at (727) 591-3354.
How Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians are prone to devastating injuries if hit by a car. After all, they have nothing to protect them. Serious injuries come with serious expenses. It can feel like an uphill battle to pay for your medical bills and recoup your lost wages after an accident.
You need and deserve money–but you know that the insurance company won’t hand it over without a fight. You might wonder how you can possibly handle a legal battle on top of everything else.
At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we have over 300 years of combined experience. When the stakes are this high, you can count on us to protect you. Our team includes Board Certified attorneys, “Super Lawyers,” “Rising Stars,” and Tampa Bay Magazine “Top Lawyers.”
Hiring our lawyers means you’ll have someone in your corner to:
- Handle the investigation and identify the cause of your accident
- Locate all at-fault parties who owe you compensation
- Assess the value of your claim and demand fair compensation
- Negotiate with the insurance companies to maximize your settlement
Our personal injury attorneys aren’t afraid to take your case to court if the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation. We’re here to help in any way we can. Just call our law firm today to take the first step.
How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents?
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the U.S. for pedestrians. In fact, a recent report shows that Florida is one of five states that account for almost half of all pedestrian fatalities nationwide.
In 2020, 8,106 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians were reported in the state of Florida. At least 713 of those pedestrian accidents were fatal.
People walking around the St. Petersburg-Tampa-Clearwater metro area are especially vulnerable to harm. A study conducted by Smart Growth America identifies this metropolitan area as the 8th most dangerous in the nation for pedestrians.
Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety reports back that up. At least 32 pedestrian deaths and 438 pedestrian crashes were reported in Pinellas County in 2020. That’s more than one pedestrian accident every single day.
What is My Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?
If a negligent driver or third party caused your accident, you may be entitled to damages. However, you’ll have to offer evidence about the value of your case to recover those damages. That means you’ll need to know what your personal injury case is worth–or risk leaving money on the table.
Every personal injury claim is slightly different than the one before. To arrive at a fair value, your lawyer will analyze your case in detail. However, it can be helpful to understand the factors that are relevant when we calculate the value of your claim.
The amount of your settlement will depend upon:
- The severity of your injuries
- The nature, duration, and cost of your medical treatment
- Whether you’ll suffer a permanent disability or impairment
- How the injury impacts your career, education, family, and quality of life
- Any evidence of physical, emotional, and psychological suffering
Other factors can also be relevant. For example, the insurance company might point to prior injuries or your role in the accident to diminish the value of your claim.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Pedestrian Accident Victims?
Two general categories of compensatory damages are available to accident victims in Florida: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages compensate for your monetary expenses related to your accident, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Physical therapy and rehab
- In-home assistance
- Medical devices and medications
- Property damage
Non-economic damages can also represent a sizable chunk of your settlement–especially if your injuries are serious.
Non-economic damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Loss of consortium
Our lawyers are prepared to help you demand the maximum compensation available. If you’re ready to get started, give us a quick call for a free case review today.
We treat you like family.
If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you.
Representing Accident Victims in Tampa Bay since 1955
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We’ve been proudly serving Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay area for generations. As the first personal injury law firm in Clearwater, our dedicated legal team brings over 300 years of combined experience to each and every case. If you’ve been injured and need support, please reach outtoday for a free consultation, we are here to help you.
