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There are dangers to pedestrians crossing the road in Florida. A pedestrian who is innocently walking on a sidewalk, crosswalk, or even through a parking lot can be hit by an inattentive driver, which in turn can cause serious personal injuries and wrongful death. Many pedestrian accidents and injuries can be avoided, in Florida and other states, by limiting driver distraction, by reducing speed in residential and commercial areas, and by giving the right-of-way at all times possible to pedestrians.
Injuries to a pedestrian may result if a driver does not take such precautions. If injuries do result from the actions or lack of actions by a driver, then the pedestrian may have a claim for injuries, related medical expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, future medical expenses, etc. Florida allows recovery for injuries if the claim is made within four (4) years of the date of the incident.
A recent example of a pedestrian accident was in Utah, when a Florida woman was struck by a car as she crossed the road. The woman was unconscious due to the crash and was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.