Boynton Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Boynton Beach, FL

At Jacobson Injury Firm, our founding attorney Adam Jacobson has built a personal injury practice focused on motor vehicle collisions, including cases where a driver’s negligence injures or kills a pedestrian. Mr. Jacobson is admitted in Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Illinois, and our firm serves clients throughout Palm Beach County with prompt investigation, evidence preservation, and direct client communication.

Choosing the right Boynton Beach, FL pedestrian accident lawyer often shapes what a claim ultimately recovers. Our firm provides an initial case review at no cost, and no legal fees are owed unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.

Why Choose Jacobson Injury Firm for Pedestrian Accident Cases in Boynton Beach, FL?

Several factors typically guide the selection of counsel for a pedestrian accident matter in Boynton Beach, FL: familiarity with local roadways, experience handling serious injury claims against drivers and insurers, and the level of direct attorney involvement throughout the case.

Local Knowledge of Palm Beach County Roadways

Our office handles pedestrian injury cases across Palm Beach County, including collisions on Federal Highway, Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach Boulevard, and the residential streets connecting to downtown. South Florida consistently ranks among the most dangerous regions in the country for pedestrians, and understanding where serious crashes occur informs both our investigation and presentation of the claim. Matters that proceed to litigation typically file in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. When a pedestrian claim connects to a broader injury issue, our work as a Boynton Beach, FL personal injury injury lawyer covers the full range of negligence claims in South Florida.

Founding Attorney With Motor Vehicle Experience

Our founder, Adam Jacobson, earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, with a minor in Immunology, from the State University at Buffalo. He is admitted in four jurisdictions: Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Illinois. His practice includes auto collisions, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, and related negligence matters. A scientific background is frequently valuable in collision cases where injury causation, biomechanics, and medical severity are contested by defense counsel.

Proven Results and Contingency Representation

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients across Florida through negotiated settlements and litigated cases. We pursue every recoverable claim with the objective of securing the full measure of damages Florida law permits. Pedestrian claims are handled on a contingency fee basis, so no retainer or hourly charge is required, and our fee is paid only from a recovery.

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“I’ve worked with Adam and known him for many years and found him to be an excellent attorney. Adam is persistent and dedicated as an advocate and these traits benefit his clients immeasurably.” – Joseph Bendel

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Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Boynton Beach

Pedestrian collisions fall under the broader category of motor vehicle crashes, though the injury dynamics are significantly more severe. A pedestrian has no structural protection against impact with a two-ton vehicle, and the resulting injuries frequently include fractures, internal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. The categories below represent the most common pedestrian matters received by our office.

• Crosswalk collisions. Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk, including left-turning vehicles at signalized intersections and drivers who pass a stopped vehicle yielding to a pedestrian.
• Unmarked intersection crashes. Pedestrians struck while crossing at locations without painted crosswalks but still protected by Florida’s right-of-way rules at intersections.
  Parking lot and driveway strikes. Low-speed impacts in commercial lots, apartment driveways, and valet zones, which frequently produce serious broken bones and back injuries despite the lower speeds involved.
• Distracted-driver collisions. Crashes caused by drivers using phones, eating, or otherwise failing to watch for pedestrians near intersections and along roadway shoulders.
  Impaired-driver crashes. Pedestrian strikes involving alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications, which often support claims for additional categories of damages.
• Hit-and-run pedestrian crashes. Incidents in which the driver flees the scene, requiring investigation of video, witness statements, and uninsured motorist coverage to identify a source of recovery.
• School zone and sidewalk-adjacent collisions. Crashes involving children, elderly walkers, and joggers in areas where driver attention and reduced speed are required by law.
  Rideshare and delivery vehicle strikes. Pedestrians struck by drivers operating for Uber, Lyft, Amazon Flex, or similar platforms, which raise questions of commercial coverage and employer liability.

In every case, our firm moves quickly to preserve evidence before it disappears: 911 recordings, traffic camera footage, dashcam and nearby business surveillance, vehicle damage, and witness contact information. Severe pedestrian crashes frequently result in catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, and wrongful death. When a pedestrian crash occurs in an area with known hazards, information on dangerous roads may support claims against a responsible governmental entity in addition to the driver.

Florida Legal Requirements for Pedestrian Accident Cases

Florida pedestrian law is drawn from a combination of traffic statutes, no-fault insurance rules, and common law negligence principles. Several provisions apply directly to pedestrian injury cases in Boynton Beach.

Pedestrian Right of Way and Driver Duty

Florida Statute § 316.130 establishes the traffic rules governing pedestrians and drivers. Drivers must stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross within a signaled or signed crosswalk, and drivers must yield to pedestrians already in a crosswalk at uncontrolled intersections. Pedestrians, in turn, must obey walk signals, use crosswalks where available, and avoid stepping into traffic so close that a driver cannot yield. Liability in a pedestrian case frequently turns on which party failed to meet these obligations, and documentation of signal phase, crosswalk markings, and driver behavior is essential.

Florida No-Fault Coverage and Pedestrians

Under Florida Statute § 627.736, Florida’s no-fault law requires personal injury protection coverage on registered vehicles, providing medical and disability benefits after a crash without regard to fault. A pedestrian who owns a registered vehicle, or resides with a relative who does, can typically access PIP benefits even though they were on foot at the time of the collision. Treatment must begin within 14 days of the crash to preserve PIP eligibility, and the limits are frequently insufficient in a serious case, making it important to identify additional sources of liability and coverage.

Two-Year Statute of Limitations

Under Florida Statute § 95.11(4)(a), as amended by House Bill 837 effective March 24, 2023, most negligence claims must be filed within two years of the incident. The filing window is particularly consequential in pedestrian cases, where treatment often continues for many months and the full extent of injury is not always immediately apparent. Further information on the statute of limitations is available in our injury resources.

Modified Comparative Negligence

Florida Statute § 768.81, also amended by HB 837, provides that a plaintiff more than 50 percent at fault for their own injury recovers nothing. A plaintiff 50 percent or less at fault may recover, with the award reduced by their percentage of fault. Insurance carriers routinely raise comparative fault arguments in pedestrian cases, claiming the pedestrian was outside a crosswalk, wearing dark clothing at night, or distracted at the moment of impact. Further background on premises and traffic negligence is available in our resource library.

What Damages Are Recoverable in Boynton Beach Pedestrian Accident Cases?

Florida tort law permits three general categories of damages in a successful pedestrian injury claim: economic damages, non-economic damages, and, in narrow circumstances, punitive damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate for measurable out-of-pocket losses. In a pedestrian collision, these typically include past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, reduced future earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, durable medical equipment, and home modifications following a serious injury. Our firm documents damages through emergency room and trauma records, imaging, surgical reports, and professional opinion reports from treating physicians, vocational specialists, and economists. A crash producing a soft tissue injury carries different cost projections than one involving traumatic brain injury or spinal damage.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate for losses that cannot be calculated to a precise dollar figure. These include pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability, visible scarring, and loss of consortium when a spouse is affected. Florida does not impose a general statutory cap on non-economic damages in most pedestrian injury matters. Valuation depends on the severity and permanence of the injury, the injured party’s age, and the activities the person can no longer perform.

Punitive Damages

Florida law permits punitive damages only where the defendant’s conduct was intentional or demonstrated gross negligence. A driver operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, street racing, or fleeing law enforcement may support such a claim. These damages are subject to statutory caps and require a heightened evidentiary showing before they may be pleaded.

Injury Types and Safety Data

Common injuries in Boynton Beach pedestrian cases include traumatic brain injury, skull and facial fractures, spinal injuries, pelvic and lower-extremity fractures, internal organ damage, and wrongful death. According to NHTSA pedestrian data, several thousand pedestrians are killed in the United States each year, and tens of thousands more are injured. Florida ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians based on FHSMV crash statistics, and the CDC pedestrian safety program tracks injury trends nationwide. Our firm’s guidance on what to do after a collision and on dealing with insurance companies applies directly to pedestrian claims.

Contact Jacobson Injury Firm

If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle in Boynton Beach, time is a critical factor. Surveillance footage is often overwritten on a short cycle, witnesses relocate, and the Florida statute of limitations for negligence is now two years.

Our firm offers an initial case review at no cost. During the review, an attorney will listen to the facts of the crash, ask the questions relevant to a pedestrian injury claim, and provide a candid assessment of the matter. There is no charge and no obligation to retain our firm. If we accept the case, we work on a contingency fee basis, so no legal fees are owed unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.

Contact us today to schedule your review. Our firm responds promptly to every inquiry and will outline the next steps during the initial conversation.