Naples Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
When a motor vehicle collides with a pedestrian serious injury and death are usualy the unfortunate outcome. Over the past 30 years close to 200,000 pedestrians have been killed in the United States from motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Association, a pedestrian is injured from a motor vehicle every 8 minutes. The most likely causes of pedestrian accidents include operator failure to pay attention, distracted drivers, failure to yield to the right of way, speeding, drug and alcohol use, and failure to abide by traffic signals.
The Naples Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at DeMarco & Triscaro understand the devastating effect a pedestrian accident can have on the victim and their family. The physical suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, and loss of companionship can be extremely detrimental. We will stand with you to pick up the pieces. If you are the victim of a pedestrian accident you should report the accident to the police (no matter the severity of the accident), get the name, addresses, phone numbers and license plate numbers of everyone who was involved or saw the accident take place, take pictures of the scene if possible as well as any damage done to vehicles or objects. Do not talk to anyone (especially an insurance adjuster) about the accident or your injuries except for your doctors or lawyers. Do not sign anything without consulting with an attorney Also, make sure you seek medical attention immediately, and be sure to report all of your symptoms, including any memory problems, confusion or disorientation. Passage of time before medical treatment can hurt your case. Lastly, its important to write down everything about the incident while its fresh in your mind.
It's important to consult with a Fort Myers pedestrian accident attorney who has experience handling these types of matters. Because there are a multitude of factors to consider, you need someone who knows Florida law, has the resources, experience and expertise to handle your case, and is committed to getting you the compensation you and your family deserves. If you or someone you know has been the victim of an injury due to a pedestrian accident, you need a knowledgeable and experienced Florida pedestrian accident attorneys on your side. The attorneys at DeMarco & Triscaro have been winning cases involving pedestrian accident victims for decades. We would like to hear your story.
Contact our Naples Personal Injury Lawyers to discuss your case.