Standing up for injured pedestrians
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer severe, sometimes catastrophic injuries. Drivers who fail to yield, speed, or drive distracted must be held accountable for the harm they cause.
We investigate the crash, document your injuries, and deal with the insurance companies so you can focus on healing — and we prepare every case as if it is going to trial.
- Free, confidential case evaluation — you pay nothing unless we win
- Direct access to trial-tested attorneys, not a case number
- Meticulous preparation of every claim — medical records, experts, evidence
- Aggressive negotiation with insurers — and trial when they won't pay fairly
Where and how pedestrians are hit
Tampa Bay consistently ranks among the most dangerous regions in America for pedestrians. Common scenarios include:
- Crosswalk and intersection strikes
- Drivers turning right on red without looking
- Parking lot and driveway back-overs
- Children struck near schools and bus stops
- Nighttime crashes on poorly lit roads
- Distracted drivers drifting onto shoulders
Proving the driver was at fault
Drivers owe pedestrians a duty of care — and even where a pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk, Florida’s comparative negligence rules can still allow substantial recovery when the driver was speeding, distracted, or failed to keep a proper lookout.
Insurance adjusters begin building their defense the day of the accident. Evidence disappears quickly — skid marks fade, camera footage is overwritten, witnesses become hard to reach. The sooner we begin, the stronger your claim. Traffic-camera footage, phone records, and vehicle data can all establish what the driver was doing in the seconds before impact.
- Medical bills — past and future
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injury and disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage and out-of-pocket costs
What to do after a pedestrian accident
- Get medical care — your health comes first, and prompt treatment also documents your injuries before insurers can claim a "gap in care."
- Report and document — file the police or incident report, photograph everything, and collect names of witnesses while memories are fresh.
- Say nothing to insurers — do not give recorded statements or accept early offers — adjusters use both to reduce what they pay you.
- Call Spinner Law Firm — a free, confidential consultation costs nothing, and you pay no fee unless we win. The earlier we start, the more evidence we can preserve.