Walking through the vibrant neighborhoods of Miami Gardens or heading toward local shopping centers should never result in a devastating collision with a motor vehicle. When careless drivers fail to watch the road, pedestrians bear the brunt of the impact. At The Altman Law Firm, Jeffrey S. Altman provides dedicated guidance to individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of a serious pedestrian strike.
From the bustling traffic surrounding Hard Rock Stadium during major events to the heavy commuter flows along Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 199th Street, pedestrians face constant hazards. Drivers turning quickly, ignoring traffic control signals, or distracted by mobile devices frequently endanger those traveling on foot. Our firm examines the precise layout and local traffic patterns of Miami-Dade County to uncover how these dangerous collisions happen.
Insurance adjusters often try to minimize payouts by blaming the injured pedestrian for looking away or crossing outside of painted markers. Florida applies a modified comparative negligence framework, which permits recovery as long as you do not bear the majority of the blame. Having an experienced advocate from The Altman Law Firm ensures that insurers cannot unfairly shift responsibility away from the negligent motorist who caused your harm.
Following a pedestrian accident, managing emergency medical treatment, surgeries, and time lost from work creates immense financial pressure. Furthermore, recent changes under Florida law generally restrict the timeframe for filing standard negligence claims to two years from the date of the incident. Prompt legal action allows our team to preserve critical evidence, speak with eyewitnesses, and handle complex insurance negotiations on your behalf.
Your health comes first, so seek emergency medical evaluation immediately. If you are physically able to do so safely, document the scene with photographs, gather contact details from any witnesses, and ensure an official report is filed with local law enforcement.
For most negligence actions stemming from accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023, Florida law mandates that lawsuits be filed within two years. Waiting too long can permanently bar you from seeking financial recovery through the courts.
Yes. Florida's comparative fault statutes allow injured victims to seek damages even if they share some degree of responsibility, provided your percentage of fault does not exceed 50 percent. Your total award would simply be adjusted by your share of fault.
Injured pedestrians often pursue compensation covering current and future medical bills, physical therapy expenses, lost wages from missed work, and non-economic factors like pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Jeffrey S. Altman and our legal team handle the burden of investigating the collision, dealing directly with aggressive insurance carriers, and managing all legal paperwork, allowing you to focus entirely on your physical healing.
Contact The Altman Law Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation with Jeffrey S. Altman regarding your pedestrian accident case in Miami Gardens. Call (305) 373-3730.