Hit while walking? An Orlando pedestrian accident lawyer on your side.
An Orlando pedestrian accident lawyer helps you recover when a driver hits you on foot in Florida. Your own PIP usually covers the first medical bills, even though you weren’t in a car. Then we go after the driver’s insurance, or your uninsured motorist coverage after a hit-and-run. No fee unless we recover.
A car against a person is never a fair fight
We’re sorry this happened. When a car hits someone on foot, the injuries are serious and the questions start right away: Were you in the crosswalk? Was it dark? Did you look? The insurer is asking them to cut your claim.
The blame-the-walker move
Insurers claim you stepped out suddenly, wore dark clothes or weren’t in a crosswalk.
The recorded statement
A friendly call to “get your side.” A guess about where you were standing can be used against you.
The fast, low offer
A quick check before you know whether you’ll need surgery or months of therapy.
What waiting can cost you
The 14-day window
Get treatment within 14 days, or PIP may not cover it.
The two-year deadline
Most Florida injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash.
The scene changes
Signal timing, lighting and camera footage need to be captured early.
Bills pile up
Medical bills and missed work keep coming while the insurer stalls.
The insurance company has a team. Now you do too.
Get my free case reviewFlorida law, in plain words
How pedestrian claims work in Florida
Florida treats a pedestrian hit by a car a lot like someone hurt in a car crash: PIP pays first, then the driver’s insurance covers what PIP doesn’t. Fault rules for crosswalks and right-of-way decide how much.
Your PIP covers you on foot
If you or someone in your household owns a car, that PIP usually covers 80% of reasonable medical bills up to $10,000. If no one does, the PIP on the car that hit you may apply.
Drivers must yield in crosswalks
At a crosswalk without a signal, drivers must yield to people crossing. Drivers must also take care to avoid hitting a pedestrian anywhere on the road.
Outside a crosswalk isn’t the end
Pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to cars, but that doesn’t give drivers permission to hit them. Speed, distraction and lighting all count.
Hit-and-run and uninsured drivers
If the driver fled or has no bodily injury coverage, your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay, even though you were walking.
Shared fault
Your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault, and if you’re found more than 50% at fault, it’s gone. Evidence of what the driver did matters most.
PIP medical limit
$10,000
PIP pays first even when you were on foot, but $10,000 rarely covers a pedestrian injury. The driver’s insurance and your uninsured motorist coverage cover the rest.
Central Florida streets
Where pedestrians get hurt in Central Florida
The Orlando area has long ranked among the most dangerous metro areas in the country for people on foot. Wide, fast roads, tourist traffic and long gaps between crosswalks all add up. We look at signal timing, lighting, sight lines and cameras to show what the driver should have seen.
Crosswalks and intersections
Drivers turning right on red or left across a crosswalk without looking for people already crossing.
Busy tourist corridors
International Drive, US-192 and the roads around the parks mix heavy traffic with visitors walking to hotels and restaurants.
Parking lots
Drivers backing up or cutting across rows. The store or property owner may share responsibility.
School zones and neighborhoods
Children walking to school or the bus stop, where drivers are required to slow down and watch.
What you can recover after a pedestrian accident
Pedestrian injuries are often severe: broken bones, head injuries and long recoveries. We don’t send a demand until your doctors can tell us what your recovery, and your future, will really cost.
- Medical bills PIP didn’t cover, now and in the future
- Lost wages, and lost earning power if you can’t return to the same work
- Pain, suffering and the independence you lost while healing
- Scarring, disfigurement and permanent limits on what you can do
- Home care, mobility equipment and changes to your home
- For families after a fatal crash: funeral costs, lost support and lost companionship
Free checklist
After a Florida crash: the first 14 days
Not ready to call? That’s okay. This checklist covers what to do now so you don’t lose benefits you’re owed.
- The doctor visit that protects your PIP benefits (the 14-day window)
- The photos and records to collect right away
- What not to say to the other driver’s insurer
No sign-up. Check it off on your phone, or print it for your glovebox.
Proof, not promises
Real people, real results
Recovered for a pedestrian hit in Orlando
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Every case is different. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
“The driver’s insurance said I walked out in front of him. Sunshine found the camera footage that showed I had the walk signal. I can’t thank them enough.”
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Three simple steps
Your pedestrian accident case, in three steps
- 1
Tell us what happened
A free call with an attorney, in English or Spanish. We can meet by phone or video while you recover.
- 2
We build the case and handle the insurers
We capture the scene, find cameras and witnesses, open your PIP claim and take every insurer call, so no one pressures you for a statement.
- 3
You heal, we push for a fair recovery
When your treatment is clear, we demand what your injuries are worth and negotiate hard. If the insurer won’t be fair, we’re ready for trial.
Where you end up: back on your feet
Before
- Overwhelmed and in pain
- Alone against the insurance company
- Treated like a claim number
With Sunshine
- Informed at every step
- Protected by a team that fights for you
- Back on your feet
The right care
Doctors, surgeons and therapy that actually help you heal.
Bills and lost wages recovered
Medical bills covered and the paychecks you missed made up.
Your walks back
Back to the routines and the places you love.
Peace of mind
No more adjuster calls. You always know what’s next.
Every case is different. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Our promise
We treat your case as if it were our own.
What it costs, and why Sunshine
Pedestrian accident attorneys who level the field
After being hit on foot, most Floridians end up fighting an insurance company that says they should have looked harder. Sunshine State Law Firm takes on that fight and keeps you informed every step of the way, so you can heal and walk on with confidence. No fee unless we recover for you.
- No fee unless we recover for you. The percentage is in writing before you sign, along with the Statement of Client’s Rights Florida requires.
- You’ll always know who’s handling your case, with updates by text, email and phone.
- Hablamos español, from the first call to the final check.
- No question is a dumb question. We explain every step in plain words.
Guides for injured pedestrians
What is personal injury protection? Florida PIP explained
What is personal injury protection? How Florida’s no-fault PIP works after a crash, what it pays, the 14-day rule, and when you can sue the other driver.
Read the guide
Florida's modified comparative negligence law, explained
Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule bars recovery if you’re more than 50% at fault. How the 2023 law works, with examples of what it means.
Read the guide
How medical bills are paid after a car accident in Florida
How medical bills are paid after a Florida car accident: PIP first, then MedPay, health insurance and the at-fault driver, plus how liens work.
Read the guide
Pedestrian accident questions we hear every day
No question is a dumb question. Here are the ones we hear most.
Usually, yes. Florida PIP covers you as a pedestrian if you or a relative in your household owns a car with PIP. If no one does, the PIP on the vehicle that hit you may apply. PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical bills up to $10,000.
Often, yes. Pedestrians outside a crosswalk must yield to traffic, but drivers still have a duty to avoid hitting people. If the driver was speeding, distracted or not looking, they can still be mostly at fault. You can recover as long as you’re not found more than 50% at fault.
Call the police right away. Your PIP still covers early medical bills, and if you carry uninsured motorist coverage, it can cover the rest of your injury claim, even though you were walking. We also look for cameras that may identify the driver.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: our fee is a percentage of what we recover, and you owe no attorney’s fee if we don’t recover. The percentage and how case costs are handled are in a written agreement you see before you sign.
Get your child checked by a doctor, even if they seem fine, and call the police so there’s a report. Children’s claims have special rules about settlements and deadlines, so talk to an attorney before signing anything.
For crashes since March 24, 2023, Florida generally gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. The 14-day window to start treatment for PIP comes much sooner.
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