When a motorist strikes a pedestrian, the force and impact of the collision is likely to cause serious injury or death. This can leave an accident victim coping with life-changing injuries and high medical expenses, and can leave grieving family members concerned about their financial future. The laws in Florida work to protect pedestrian accident victims and their loved ones who are left behind in the event of death. However, it is up to victims to pursue a damage claim in order to obtain compensation available under Florida law. An experienced Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident attorney at Steinger, Greene & Feiner can help you if you or a loved one has been hurt.
Your Rights After a Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians who sustain serious injuries or family members who lose loved ones are entitled to be “made whole” when a motorist causes a pedestrian accident. Essentially, this means that the driver responsible for the crash must put the victim back into the same position he or she would have been in if the crash had never happened. While it is easy for a driver to compensate injured pedestrian accident victims for the financial losses caused by the wreck, such as lost wages and medical bills, it is much more challenging for a motorist to compensate victims for intangible non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress or the loss of a loved one. Still, despite the difficulties in figuring out how much pain and suffering or lost companionship is worth, accident victims are still entitled to be paid for these significant losses. An experienced Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident attorney can help victims determine how much their case is worth and can represent victims in recovering full and fair compensation.
How to Recover Compensation
Injured pedestrian accident victims or their family members can recover monetary damages for all losses using one of two different methods:
- An out-of-court settlement can be reached if the driver’s insurance company accepts that the driver is to blame and makes a fair settlement offer.
- The case can go to trial, the injured victim can prove that the motorist was to blame, and a judge or a jury will make a decision on how much money the victim is entitled to receive.
Whether your case settles or is pursued in a court of law, it is important you have a knowledgeable legal advocate on your side. Our Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawyers have been representing car wreck victims and others who suffer personal injury since 1997. We can put our legal experience and knowledge to work to negotiate with the insurer on your behalf, help you build a strong case and reasonably navigate the court system.
Relentless Legal Representation for Fort Lauderdale Injury Victims
A personal injury can occur in a variety of ways, but almost all have the same results in common. Suddenly, your life is disrupted and possibly jeopardized physically, emotionally, and financially by an accident or incident which could have been prevented.
How Much Can Steinger, Greene & Feiner Get You?
You have a limited time period in which to file an injury or wrongful death lawsuit, so don’t hesitate to get legal help. Steinger, Greene & Feiner offers no-obligation consultations for free to accident victims and their loved ones. Contact a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawyer today to learn more about how we can help you with your case.
Proven Personal Injury Lawyers
A fair settlement is not what you can expect to receive from the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce payouts on claims so they can remain highly profitable. Our proven and committed legal team understands the tactics these companies regularly use to pay claimants as little as possible. We routinely battle their schemes in and out of court, and have developed effective methods for doing so.
With a legal team of more than 30 lawyers and more than 140 staff, including investigators and other assistants, we have the resources needed to get the job done efficiently. You can bring your personal injury case to us with confidence, knowing you will pay nothing until we recover the compensation you deserve. Throughout the entire case, we will be by your side, providing the guidance you need.
Client Testimonials
2727 NW 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale
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Attorney Dallas Bray and the team at Steinger, Greene & Feiner are highly recommended. Following a slip and fall accident, the firm managed all aspects of the case, from insurance to legal paperwork. The settlement exceeded expectations. … More This is the team to contact for personal injury needs!
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The team at SG&F were so easy to work with after my car accident and all the harassment I got from the other drivers insurance to settle immediately. They took over and handled everything seamlessly, updating me along the way. I ended … More up with a settlement much larger than I expected. I would highly recommend them !
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Working with Handel Edward has been one of the most reassuring experiences during what could have been an overwhelming and stressful process. From the very beginning, he made me feel at ease by taking the time to thoroughly explain every … More step, every option, and every possible outcome in a way that was clear and easy to understand.What stood out most to me was his patience and genuine care. No matter how many questions I had, he always took the time to address them, never rushing, and always making sure I felt confident moving forward. That alone relieved so much of the stress I was carrying.I gave my complete trust to him, and he truly honored that by consistently showing integrity, dedication, and professionalism. He worked efficiently to bring my claim to a resolution both effectively and quickly, which allowed me to move forward with peace of mind.My deepest gratitude goes to Handel for helping me overcome this chapter of my life. Because of his guidance and commitment, I can now focus on my healing without the weight of financial uncertainty, and I have the security of knowing I can continue to be there for my children.He truly deserves a raise for the outstanding work he does, and I will always refer him to anyone I know in need of an attorney. I cannot recommend him enough.
