Understanding Your Rights with a Car Accident & Pedestrian Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida is known for heavy traffic and year-round pedestrian activity. Knowing when pedestrians have the right-of-way can prevent accidents and help establish driver liability.

Under Florida Statute § 316.130, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing within marked crosswalks or unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

However, pedestrians also have responsibilities: they must obey traffic control signals and cannot suddenly leave a curb into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.

Even if a pedestrian was partially at fault, Florida's comparative fault system permits injured pedestrians to recover a portion of their damages. Attorney Hector Piedra evaluates police reports, camera footage, and witness accounts to build a strong recovery claim.