Can I Recover for My Injuries in Florida if I was Jaywalking?
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Summary: Even if you were "jaywalking" you may be able to recover for injuries caused by a negligent driver.
Jaywalking
First, jaywalking is not a legal term. You will not find the word “jaywalking” in any Florida Statute. That said, the Florida Statutes do prohibit certain actions by pedestrians. The basic rules which should be followed by all pedestrians are:
2. Pedestrians shall not walk on the road unless there are no sidewalks or there are special circumstances.
3. If pedestrian is walking on the road, the pedestrian shall walk along the shoulder facing oncoming traffic.
4. No hitchhiking.
5. The pedestrian has the right of way when crossing the street at a controlled intersection, provided the pedestrian control permits crossing.
6. At an intersection controlled by stop signs, the pedestrian has the right of way.
7. Pedestrians shall yield the right of way to all vehicles if they are not at a controlled intersection or in a marked crosswalk.
8. Pedestrians attempting to cross in a non-marked area shall cross directly and take the shortest route possible across the roadway.
Jaywalking usually refers to any activity which would violate or be prohibited by the list, above. Failure to obey the above rules may cause the pedestrian to be at fault or partially at fault for the accident. The injured pedestrian may still be able to recover for their injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney will carefully investigate the case to determine whether there are circumstances such as excessive speed, a distracted driver or whether there was alcohol involved. The damages recovered may be reduced if the injured pedestrian was jaywalking, but that injured person may still be entitled to a recovery.
Injuries to Pedestrians Involved in Accident are Likely to be Severe
It should go without saying, but when a pedestrian is
involved in an accident with a car the results can be devastating. Roughly 25% of
1. Death;
2. Traumatic brain injury and/or concussions;
3. Spinal cord damage and/or paralysis;
4. Disfigurement;
5. Fractured or broken bones;
6. Nerve damage;
7. Lacerations, contusions and road rash; and
8. Neck and back injuries.
Have you or a loved one been injured in pedestrian accident? Contact an experienced
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