Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents, are common yet most are never reported to the police authorities. These types of accidents are often tragic for the victims and their families. Orlando pedestrian accidents are usually caused by cars, trucks, buses, or motorcycles that have no protection from impact. Other contributing factors to these types of accidents are pedestrian distraction or distracted driving drivers (phones, texting, listening to loud music, headphones, etc.), alcohol, drugs, and illegal driving or walking actions. Learn more about your legal options after a severe pedestrian accident from the experienced Orlando pedestrian accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Gretchen Ortiz.
There are pedestrian laws in Florida that with the help of an experienced attorney can bring justice to negligent drivers and compensate the victims for the injuries caused by motor vehicles. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a pedestrian accident, you need a personal injury lawyer that knows the ins and outs of pedestrian law in Florida.
Emergency situations.
If there is an ongoing emergency situation at the moment and the accident was caused through the defendants attempt to prevent dangers in the emergency situation, he may be excused. An example of that could be a couple rushing to the emergency room in a hospital due to a woman being actively in labor. In this situation, the defendant may be excused.
Involuntary intoxication.
Being forced or tricked into the consumption of drugs or alcohol stating involuntary intoxication can be a valid defense to an Orlando hit and run accident. An example could be a vehicle driver colliding into a telephone pole after being involuntarily roofied (given dangerous drugs) previously.
Lack of knowledge about the situation.
If an individual was unaware that he/she had caused an accident, it could be difficult for that person to be held liable for the act. The defendant needs to be aware that he/she had caused an accident or damage to claim a hit and run accident. However, the driver can be claimed negligent if he/she didn’t take the necessary precautions to avoid the damage or accident.
If you were injured or involved in a hit and run accident,
you may be wondering what the necessary steps should be to take. To be able to defend yourself against the driver involving a hit and run accident, you should contact a skilled and professional attorney. Filing for damages in a hit and run accident would typically require the professionalism and expertise of an attorney specializing in personal injury.
If that’s what you require for your situation, the Law Offices of Gretchen Ortiz is the place for you. At our Law Firm, we guarantee all clients are provided with the professionalism and empathy they require while ensuring a determined effort to take the case. Contact our firm for your needs now, we won’t disappoint!
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