Can I still recover compensation if I was not in a marked crosswalk when hit?

Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Altman · Florida Bar No. 159174 · Million Dollar Advocates Forum member · Reviewed 8 November 2026

Yes, you can still pursue a claim under Florida's modified comparative negligence laws. While pedestrians are generally required to yield outside of crosswalks, motorists still maintain a legal duty to exercise due care and avoid hitting people on the road whenever possible.

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