Tampa Pedestrain Accident & Injury Attorney
Were you hit by a vehicle while walking or crossing the street?
A Tampa pedestrian accident attorney knows that Florida pedestrians are in more danger of being hit by motor vehicles than nearly every other state. Between 2010 and 2019, nearly 6,000 pedestrians in Florida died in car accidents. Pedestrian accidents have only increased since 2019.
Florida has a large senior citizen population. The large amount of Florida pedestrian accident cases is likely linked to the large number of senior citizens in the state. Senior citizens are more likely to walk rather than drive. And senior citizens are more likely to be involved in a car accident in Florida.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian, call Tampa pedestrian accident attorney Knapp Accident & Injury Law at (813) 568-3724 for a free consultation. We have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the injury claim process.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians in Florida are injured in car accidents many different ways. They can happen when the pedestrian suddenly darts out into the road, not leaving the driver enough time to stop. They can happen at intersections when drivers fail to yield to the pedestrian or the pedestrian attempts to cross when they do not have the right of way.
Pedestrian accidents can also happen when a driver has their vision obscured, perhaps when passing another vehicle. And they quite often happen in parking lots when a vehicle travels in reverse without first seeing the pedestrian walking behind their vehicle.
Many drivers on Florida roadways are texting while driving or using their phones to peruse social media. As with all car accidents, distracted driving plays a big role in many pedestrian accidents in Florida today.
Common Injuries in Tampa Pedestrian Accidents
It may not seem obvious at first, but different types of personal injury accidents often elicit different types of injuries for the victims. Pedestrians are far more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries than the average automobile accident victim. Some of the most common injuries associated with pedestrian accidents are:
- Lacerations
- Broken bones
- Ankle, knee, shoulder, wrist and elbow injuries to tendons and ligaments
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Injuries to the spine
The impacts suffered in pedestrian accidents are typically far greater due to the lack of protection a pedestrian has. This is why it is vital for pedestrian accident victims to seek treatment immediately. After seeking treatment, however, they should speak to a qualified, experienced personal injury attorney.
How can Knapp Accident & Injury Law help you Recover for your Tampa Pedestrian Accident?
Alexander Knapp is an aggressive, experienced personal injury attorney. This law firm only represents accident victims.
We have years of experience fighting for our clients to get them the compensation they deserve under Florida law. To some law firms, a client is just another number. To Knapp Accident & Injury Law, a client is just another member of the family.
Here is a list of some of the things a personal injury lawyer can help you recover in a personal injury case are:
- Medical bills and treatment costs
- Future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral and burial costs
Experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorney
From the moment a client enters my office, our goal is to help them. Our first priority for any client is to help them recover from their injuries. We fight to get our clients compensated for their damages they suffered in their accident. When someone hires Knapp Accident & Injury Law, they will not be alone in the personal injury process.
Some of my clients come to me when they have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Wrongful death cases are quite difficult because of the laws of Florida about who can bring a wrongful death claim and for what they can recover.
Choosing a personal injury attorney for your Tampa Pedestrian Accident case is important. Choose the attorney that will make you their number-one priority.
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Your Area You Can Trust
When you hire Knapp Accident & Injury Law, the first thing you will notice is our total commitment to service. Every new client receives the personal cell phone number of Alexander Knapp. Alexander Knapp has spent his entire career learning how to beat insurance companies to get his clients compensated.
Knapp Accident & Injury Law only represents accident victims. We only take cases on a contingency basis. Therefore, we only get paid if our client receives a recovery or a settlement.
Outstanding medical bills and ongoing pain can be scary. Alexander Knapp specializes in getting you what you deserve.
It has become quite fashionable these days for law firms to tout their size. However, it is important to remember that just because a firm is large does not mean they will care about you. In fact, it is more likely that the opposite is true.
Alexander Knapp treats his clients like family. The clients of Knapp Accident & Injury Law will never be left feeling as if their attorney wasn’t there for them in their time of need.
We offer free consultations and you can call us 24 hours a day and seven days a week. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Florida, call Knapp Accident & Injury Law at (813) 568-3724.