Coral Springs, FL Pedestrian Accident Attorney 

Hit by a car while walking in Coral Springs?

Pedestrian accident attorneys who pursue full compensation for people struck by negligent drivers.

A person on foot has no protection against a moving vehicle, so a pedestrian crash often means severe, life-changing injuries. A Coral Springs pedestrian accident attorney at Jacobson Injury Firm investigates what happened, proves the driver’s fault, and fights for the compensation your injuries require. Reach out today for a free consultation.

Table of Contents

1. Pedestrian Accident Attorney Coral Springs, FL
2. Common Causes of Coral Springs Pedestrian Crashes
3. How Fault and Insurance Work
4. What Sets Jacobson Injury Firm Apart
5. Injuries and Compensation
6. What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash
7. Coral Springs Pedestrian Accident Attorney FAQs
8. Local Resources
9. What Clients Say
10. Contact Jacobson Injury Firm

Pedestrian Accident Attorney Coral Springs, FL

Coral Springs residents walk its neighborhoods, parks, and shopping areas daily, but crosswalks along University Drive, Sample Road, and Atlantic Boulevard put people at risk when drivers turn without looking or run a signal. Serious pedestrian crashes send the injured to Broward Health Coral Springs or the county’s Level I trauma center in Fort Lauderdale.

A pedestrian accident claim recovers the cost of the crash: medical bills, lost income, pain, and long-term care. Fault turns on negligence, whether a driver failed to yield at a crosswalk, sped through a residential street, or was distracted behind the wheel.

Common Causes of Coral Springs Pedestrian Crashes

Pedestrian crashes usually come down to a driver who was not paying attention to where people are on foot, and certain scenarios come up again and again across Broward County.

• Failure to yield at crosswalks, where a driver turns or proceeds into a person who has the right of way.
• Distracted driving, when a phone pulls a driver’s eyes off the road at exactly the wrong moment.
• Backing-up crashes in parking lots and driveways, common in busy retail areas.
• Left-turn strikes, where a turning driver focuses on oncoming traffic and misses a pedestrian.
• Speeding through residential streets and school zones, which shortens reaction time.
• Poor visibility at night, when drivers fail to spot pedestrians and claim they never saw them.

How Fault and Insurance Work

Florida law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, but pedestrians also have duties, such as crossing where permitted. When a crash happens, an important quirk of Florida’s no-fault system helps: an injured pedestrian can often turn to their own auto Personal Injury Protection coverage for initial medical bills, even though they were on foot, and then pursue the at-fault driver for the rest.

Because serious pedestrian injuries far exceed PIP limits, a fault-based claim against the driver is usually necessary. Florida’s comparative fault rule reduces recovery by the pedestrian’s share of blame and bars it past 50 percent, so insurers often try to argue the walker stepped out carelessly.

What Sets Jacobson Injury Firm Apart

Prepared to Try the Case

Adam Jacobson prepares each claim as though a jury will decide it, which is often what moves an insurer off a low offer. He earned his law degree from Florida International University College of Law and is licensed in Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Illinois.

Results and Direct Attention

Mr. Jacobson has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and handles each case personally, so the attorney who evaluates the claim is the one who negotiates and, if needed, tries it in the Broward County courts.

Injuries and Compensation

Pedestrian crashes frequently cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, multiple fractures, and internal injuries. A claim can recover damages for medical care, lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and permanent disability. When a crash is fatal, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim.

Because a pedestrian has no protection at all, these crashes rank among the most severe on the road, and Florida consistently reports some of the highest pedestrian fatality numbers in the nation. That severity means the future costs of a serious pedestrian injury, from ongoing therapy to lost earning capacity, are often substantial, and the claim needs to account for all of them rather than just the immediate hospital bill.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash

The steps taken right after being struck can protect both your recovery and your claim.

• Call 911 and accept medical evaluation, since serious injuries are not always obvious at the scene.
• If you can, photograph the location, the vehicle, and your injuries.
• Get the driver’s information and contact details for any witnesses.
• Note the crosswalk, signal, or lighting conditions, which often decide fault.
• Avoid giving the driver’s insurer a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney.

Coral Springs Pedestrian Accident Attorney FAQs

Does my own insurance cover a pedestrian accident?

Often, yes. If you own a vehicle, your auto PIP coverage may pay initial medical bills even though you were walking, and the at-fault driver’s policy covers the rest.

What if the driver says I stepped into the road?

That is a common defense. Florida’s comparative fault rule may reduce recovery if you shared blame, but it does not automatically end a claim, and an investigation often shows the driver had time to react.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Generally, two years from the crash under section 95.11. Acting early protects the deadline and the evidence.

What if a hit-and-run driver struck me?

You may still have options through your own uninsured motorist coverage. Report the crash to police promptly and have the claim reviewed.

Why do I need an attorney if the driver was clearly at fault?

Even when fault seems obvious, insurers routinely argue the pedestrian was partly to blame to reduce what they pay. An attorney gathers the evidence, such as signal timing, witness accounts, and any available video, that shuts down those arguments and documents the full extent of the injuries.

What does a pedestrian accident attorney cost?

Nothing upfront. The firm works on contingency, so the fee comes only from a recovery, and the first consultation is free. The percentage is agreed in writing before any work begins, so there is no financial risk in having the claim reviewed.

Local Resources

• Broward Health Coral Springs runs the city’s hospital and 24-hour emergency room at 3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. (954) 344-3000.
• The Coral Springs Police Department investigates crashes from 2801 Coral Springs Drive. Non-emergency: (954) 344-1800.

For any emergency, call 911.

Please note: These organizations have no connection to Jacobson Injury Firm, and the firm does not endorse them. They appear here only as a convenience for readers.

What Clients Say

“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

More reviews are available on the firm’s Google Business Profile.

Contact Jacobson Injury Firm

Someone struck while walking should not have to fight the insurance company alone. Jacobson Injury Firm represents injured pedestrians across Coral Springs and Broward County, works on contingency, and charges no fee unless it wins a recovery. The first consultation is free. Contact us today to speak with a Coral Springs pedestrian accident attorney.