Were you injured in a pedestrian accident outside loanDepot Park in Miami, and facing significant medical bills? Traffic around the stadium increases before and after events, and that rise in vehicles and pedestrians makes right-of-way rules especially important.
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, our attorneys can help you determine which insurance applies and who may be at fault. At Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, a proud partner of the Miami Marlins, we can explain the relevant facts and laws so your legal options are clear.
Who Has the Right of Way at a Crosswalk?
State law does not give pedestrians unlimited right of way. Under Florida Statutes § 316.130, a driver must yield to you when you are lawfully in a crosswalk and in a position where a vehicle could endanger you. At certain signed crosswalks, a driver must stop and remain stopped.
Pedestrians also have specific duties under state law. You must obey traffic signals, yield to vehicles when you cross outside a crosswalk, and avoid stepping into the path of a vehicle that cannot stop in time. Both sets of duties influence fault determinations when a pedestrian is hurt in a crash near loanDepot Park.
How Does Personal Injury Protection Pay a Pedestrian’s Medical Bills?
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can cover you even if you were on foot. Fla. Stat. § 627.736 extends benefits to a person struck by a motor vehicle who was not occupying a self-propelled vehicle, so coverage may come from your own policy or from another applicable one.
PIP pays 80 percent of reasonable and medically necessary expenses, up to $10,000 when a physician determines that you had an Emergency Medical Condition. If a provider does not document an Emergency Medical Condition, reimbursement drops to $2,500. You must also receive your initial medical care within 14 days of the crash. A late visit can result in a complete loss of PIP benefits, which is significant for anyone injured in a pedestrian collision near loanDepot Park.
Contact Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia About Your Pedestrian Injury Case Near loanDepot Park
As a partner of the Miami Marlins, we at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia want to make sure all fans and employees are safe when they are crossing the street to get to the stadium. We can review the crash and the insurance coverage involved to explain how state law applies to your situation. If you were injured, the sooner we begin reviewing the evidence, the better your claim will be.
We work on a contingency fee, so you do not pay attorney’s fees unless we resolve your case successfully. Call our office today to start your free initial consultation.
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About the Author
Adam Werner is a partner and practicing attorney at WHG. He specializes in personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims, and veteran disability benefits. He routinely writes about personal injury and workers comp topics for the Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia blog.
