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Pedestrian Accident Claim Deadline

Pedestrian Accident Claim Deadline

If you have been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while walking, you will need to make sure you don’t miss your pedestrian accident claim deadline—otherwise known as the statute of limitations. You also don’t want to wait too long before hiring a lawyer. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.

Pedestrian Accident Claim Deadline | Florida Statute of Limitations

It’s hard to think about a legal battle when you’re in a lot of pain, but we know that you don’t deserve to have to pay medical bills for an accident that was not your fault. We don’t want you to be suffering financial burden because someone else was careless, so we urge you to pursue a pedestrian accident claim. Do not delay once you’ve decided to file your claim as there is a statute of limitations that you need to be aware of. You don’t want to hang around and wait to talk to an attorney. You should call our Tampa Bay pedestrian accident lawyers right away so that we can get to work on your case and make sure everything stays on track to be successful. In Florida, you have a two-year deadline to get your claim filed or to have settled it. That might seem like a long time, but it’s not wise to wait.

Pedestrian Accident Claim Deadline | After an Accident

At the scene of the accident, you should collect as much evidence as you possibly can. If you’re unable to stay on the scene because you’re too injured, it’s best to have someone come on the scene as soon as possible and take photos and videos for you, as well as ask witnesses what they saw. The role of a witness is very important as they can account for a lot that happened and help you put the fault on the negligent driver. The witnesses won’t be so helpful if you waited years to call upon their testimony. People naturally forget the fine details after time has passed. Because of this, you want to make sure you don’t wait to start your case. You especially don’t want to wait past the statute of limitations. There is no wiggle room with this, once the time has passed, you don’t get to get compensation.

Contact our experienced Tampa Bay pedestrian accident lawyers today to get started on your personal injury claim. We will help you recover full compensation for your injuries. Call our office to schedule a free consultation and case review.

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