Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Lauderhill

Board-Certified Trial Representation Backed by 43 Years & 30+ Million-Dollar Results

Law Offices Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. has represented pedestrian accident victims in Lauderhill and throughout Broward County for over 43 years. Founding attorney Dan Cytryn holds board certification as a civil trial lawyer, a designation fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys earn. That credential matters in pedestrian cases because insurers routinely dispute fault and push low settlements, and courtroom-ready representation can change the negotiation entirely.

Our connection to Lauderhill runs deep. We originally opened on Oakland Park Boulevard in 1981 and served the community there through 1992. We know the corridors where pedestrian accidents happen, including State Road 441, Oakland Park Boulevard, and Sunrise Boulevard, and we understand what’s at stake for victims injured on those roads. We serve clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

If you or a family member was struck by a vehicle in Lauderhill, call us today at (954) 833-1440 for a free consultation. We work on contingency, so there’s no fee unless we recover for you.

How Florida Law Applies to Pedestrian Accident Claims

Florida requires vehicle owners to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which pays 80% of medical expenses and 60% of lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. Pedestrians who don’t own a vehicle can access the at-fault driver’s PIP coverage. But PIP limits are modest, and serious pedestrian injuries quickly exceed them.

Florida Statute 627.737 allows a pedestrian who sustained a qualifying permanent injury to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against the at-fault driver. Qualifying injuries include significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, and significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement. Florida Statute 316.130 requires motorists to exercise due care to avoid harming pedestrians, and pedestrians generally have the right of way at crosswalks and intersections. When the driver flees the scene or carries no insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can provide a separate recovery path.

Modified Comparative Negligence: Why Fault Defense Matters Now

Florida’s HB 837, effective March 24, 2023, replaced the state’s old pure comparative negligence system with modified comparative negligence. Under the current rule, a pedestrian found more than 50% responsible for their own accident recovers nothing. A pedestrian found 30% at fault on a $100,000 award recovers $70,000. A pedestrian found 51% at fault recovers zero.

Insurance companies understand this shift and use it aggressively. Common arguments include that the pedestrian was jaywalking, crossing against a signal, looking at a phone, or wearing dark clothing at night. We evaluate fault allocation from the start and build the evidence record to push back against those arguments before they gain traction.

Compensation Available to Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident Victims

Pedestrians have no physical protection in a collision. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and internal injuries are common outcomes, many requiring long-term or permanent care. A claim can pursue compensation for the full scope of that impact.

Recoverable damages typically include:

• Medical expenses: Emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescription medication, and medical devices, both current costs and projected future treatment
• Lost income and earning capacity: Wages lost during recovery and diminished future earning ability when injuries prevent the victim from returning to work
• Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages: When a pedestrian dies from their injuries, surviving family members may recover funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support, and loss of companionship. Wrongful death claims are available to eligible surviving family members.

The Two-Year Filing Deadline for Lauderhill Pedestrian Claims

For accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023, Florida Statute 95.11 sets a two-year deadline from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing that deadline can mean permanently losing the right to recover compensation. Limited exceptions exist, including when the victim is a minor or the at-fault driver can’t be identified, but those exceptions are narrow and require legal analysis.

Acting quickly also protects the evidence. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses become harder to locate, and physical evidence disappears. Steps worth taking immediately after an accident include:

• Seek medical attention even when injuries seem minor
• Report the accident to law enforcement
• Photograph the scene
• Collect witness contact information
• Decline recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney

Why Pedestrian Accident Victims in Lauderhill Retain Our Firm

Dan Cytryn has tried more than 100 jury trials and handled more than 40 appeals. Our firm has secured more than 30 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more. Past results don’t guarantee any particular outcome, but they reflect the preparation and courtroom experience we bring to every case.

We also remove the financial and logistical barriers that stop injured people from getting representation:

• We front all costs to begin working on a case immediately, so clients can focus on recovery rather than upfront expenses
• Contingency fee basis: No fee unless we obtain a recovery
• Virtual flexibility: Much of the paperwork and meetings can be handled remotely, minimizing disruption to daily life
• We come to you: If traveling to our office isn’t possible, we’ll meet at your home or hospital
• Medical referrals: We can connect clients with providers willing to defer payment until the case resolves
• Multilingual service: We serve clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Start Your Free Consultation Today

The two-year filing window closes faster than most people expect, and the evidence that supports your claim starts disappearing the moment the accident happens. A free consultation costs you nothing and can tell you where your case stands.

Contact Law Offices Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. today at (954) 833-1440 to speak with a Lauderhill pedestrian accident attorney in a free, no-obligation consultation. We front all costs and charge no fee unless we recover for you.