Were you hit by a vehicle while walking in Pompano Beach, FL?
At Loshak Law PLLC, we hold drivers accountable for the pedestrians they injure in Pompano Beach.
If a driver hit you while you were on foot in Pompano Beach, our attorneys can pursue that driver and the insurance coverage that applies to your injuries. Drivers and their insurers routinely argue the pedestrian was at fault, so we collect the crash report, camera footage, and witness accounts to show what happened. Loshak Law PLLC also traces every policy that may pay, including coverage that applies when a driver flees the scene. Our Pompano Beach, FL pedestrian accident lawyer builds the claim while you attend to your recovery. A free consultation is available to go over your case.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Pompano Beach, FL
A pedestrian accident lawyer represents people injured when a driver fails to yield, speeds, or does not look before turning. The claim seeks payment from the driver’s insurance and, when the driver leaves or carries none, from other coverage available to the injured person. Fault and available coverage are the two questions that decide most pedestrian cases.
Florida ranks among the states with the highest number of traffic deaths. Nationally, drivers killed 7,080 pedestrians in 2024, and more than three-quarters of pedestrian deaths happen after dark, according to highway safety data. Low light and higher vehicle speeds make many of these crashes especially severe.
Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Pompano Beach
Pedestrian injuries follow a handful of patterns, and each raises its own questions of fault and coverage. We represent people hurt in these situations in Pompano Beach.
- Failure-to-yield at crosswalks. Drivers turning or entering an intersection often strike a pedestrian who has the walk signal. We use signal timing and video to show the driver’s duty to yield.
- Left- and right-turn crashes. A turning driver watching for a gap in traffic can miss a person in the crosswalk. We reconstruct the vehicle’s path and the pedestrian’s position.
- Hit-and-run. A large share of pedestrian crashes involve a driver who leaves. When the driver is not found, a victim’s own uninsured motorist coverage may apply, and we pursue it.
- Nighttime and low-visibility crashes. Most pedestrian deaths occur after dark. Lighting, roadway design, and a driver’s speed all become issues, and insurers use them to blame the pedestrian.
- Parking lot and backover crashes. Drivers reversing or cutting through a lot strike people at low speed but still cause serious injury. Fault depends on sight lines and the driver’s care.
- Distracted and speeding drivers. Phones and excess speed leave drivers unable to react to a pedestrian in time. We obtain phone records and any available speed data in these pedestrian cases.
- Injuries to children and older adults. The young and the elderly are struck more often and hurt more severely, and claims for minors can require court approval of any settlement. We account for these differences.
- Catastrophic and fatal crashes. A pedestrian impact can cause a brain or spinal injury or death. Our attorneys work with medical and economic professionals to value long-term care or a family’s loss.
Why Choose Loshak Law PLLC as My Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Pompano Beach, FL?
Results in Pedestrian and Injury Claims
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients across roadway and premises claims:
- A $100,000 bicycle and pedestrian accident settlement
- A $2,000,000 policy-limits settlement in a catastrophic auto collision
- A $1,000,000 settlement in an Uber-related crash
- A $500,000 slip and fall settlement
The facts of each case are different, so these results do not predict any particular outcome; they show the range of injuries we handle.
Our Founding Attorney and Firm
Our founding attorney, Brandon F. Loshak, has represented injured clients for more than 13 years and carries an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest peer rating for legal ability and ethics. He earned his finance degree at the University of Colorado and his law degree at St. Thomas University, and he is admitted in Florida and Texas and belongs to the American Bar Association and the Broward County Bar Association. When you bring a pedestrian case to our personal injury lawyer in Pompano Beach, the firm takes on the driver’s insurer and the fault dispute so you can concentrate on healing.
What Is Important to Understand About a Pedestrian Accident Case?
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Cases
What a pedestrian claim is worth depends on the severity of the injuries and each side’s share of fault. Because pedestrian injuries are often serious and long-lasting, careful work to calculate damages protects against an early, low offer. Recoverable damages can include:
- Emergency and ongoing medical treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and permanent disability
- A family’s losses when a crash is fatal
Florida’s comparative negligence rule lowers a recovery by the injured person’s share of fault and denies it above 50 percent. Because insurers argue the pedestrian crossed carelessly or against a signal, proving negligence by the driver is often the decisive part of the case.
What Are Important Aspects of a Pedestrian Accident Case?
A few points carry particular weight in pedestrian claims.
- Locating the driver. In a hit-and-run, early work with police and nearby cameras can identify the vehicle, and a victim’s own coverage may apply if it cannot.
- The comparative-fault dispute. Insurers almost always raise the pedestrian’s conduct, so evidence of the driver’s fault is central.
- Complete medical proof. Consistent care and thorough medical records tie the injuries to the crash and support their value.
- Early communications. A statement to an insurance adjuster can be used to argue you were careless, so counsel should handle those conversations.
What Is the Pedestrian Accident Case Timeline?
Most pedestrian claims move through the same stages, though the pace depends on the injuries. We do not put a value on a claim until the treatment picture is clear.
- We secure the crash report, video, and witness information before it is gone
- We identify the driver and every policy that may provide coverage
- We document the injuries and their lasting effect
- We send a demand, and file suit if the insurer will not pay fairly
- The case continues through discovery, mediation, and trial if it does not settle
Under Florida’s statute of limitations, most pedestrian claims must be filed within two years of the crash, and courts enforce that filing deadline strictly.
What Should You Bring to Your Pedestrian Accident Consultation?
You do not need a complete file to meet with us, but a few things speed up our review.
- The police or crash report, if one was made
- Photos of the location, the crosswalk, and your injuries
- The name and insurance of the driver, if it is known
- Your medical records and bills so far
If the driver fled, write down everything you recall about the vehicle. Notes that document your injuries over time also help. The consultation is free, and we will explain your options during it.
Most Dangerous Locations for Pedestrian Accidents in Pompano Beach
Pedestrian crashes in Pompano Beach cluster on wide, fast roads and near the busy crossings that cut across them. State officials publish state crash data identifying these corridors.
Major roads and crossings:
- Atlantic Boulevard (SR 814), a wide arterial with fast traffic and long distances between marked crossings
- Federal Highway (US-1) and Dixie Highway, high-volume north-south routes lined with businesses
- Copans Road and Sample Road, heavily traveled east-west connectors
Beach and downtown areas:
- Ocean Boulevard (A1A), the beach, and the Pompano Beach Pier, where heavy foot traffic mixes with vehicles
- The downtown district near Atlantic Boulevard and Northeast 1st Street, where restaurants draw pedestrians
Reach Out to Loshak Law PLLC to Schedule a Consultation
If a driver injured you while you were walking, Loshak Law PLLC can pursue the compensation you are owed. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing in attorney fees unless we recover for you. Our Pompano Beach pedestrian accident lawyer will assess your claim, identify the available coverage, and explain the next steps. You can contact us to set up a free, confidential case review.
