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Crosswalk Attorney · South Florida

Miami Crosswalk Accident Lawyer

Florida Statute 316.130 gives pedestrians strong protections in marked and unmarked crosswalks. We make sure those protections are enforced.

  • Marked and unmarked crosswalk case work
  • Signal-timing and intersection design analysis
  • Free consultations in English and Spanish
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Florida Crosswalk Law Is Stronger Than Most Drivers Realize

Florida Statute 316.130 requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk. The duty applies in marked crosswalks at signalized intersections, in marked crosswalks at unsignalized intersections, and in unmarked crosswalks at intersection corners. Drivers also must use due care to avoid striking any pedestrian and must give warning when necessary.

The Marin Law Offices anchors every crosswalk case in the statute, supported by signal-timing records, intersection diagrams, traffic-camera footage, and witness statements. Insurer narratives that put fault on the pedestrian rarely survive contact with the documented facts.

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Why Crosswalk Cases Need Statute-First Work

Where disciplined crosswalk representation pays off.

  • FS 316.130 Anchor

    Every case framed against the statute and the driver's duty to yield. Adjuster misstatements rebutted on the record.

  • Signal-Timing Discovery

    City traffic-engineering records show what the signal was doing at impact. Often decisive in disputed-fault cases.

  • Marked vs Unmarked Analysis

    Unmarked crosswalks at intersections still receive statutory protection. We document the geometry that triggers it.

  • Driver Distraction Evidence

    Cell-phone records, infotainment downloads, and EDR data preserved through formal discovery.

  • Bilingual Service

    Full case handling in English and Spanish.

  • No Up-Front Cost

    Free consultations and contingency-fee representation.

Crosswalk Patterns We Handle

Common crosswalk-strike scenarios in South Florida.

Left-Turn Failure-to-Yield

Drivers turning left across pedestrians with the walk signal.

Right-Turn-on-Red Strikes

Drivers turning right without yielding to crossing pedestrians.

Mid-Block Crosswalks

Marked mid-block crosswalks where drivers fail to stop.

Unmarked Intersection Crosswalks

Intersection corners that constitute crosswalks even without paint.

School-Zone Strikes

Crosswalks in school zones with heightened driver duties.

Low-Light Crosswalk Strikes

Visibility arguments addressed with lighting-engineering and scene work.

How a Crosswalk Case Moves

From the first call through resolution.

  1. 1

    Free Consultation

    We confirm the crosswalk configuration, identify available coverage, and preserve any government-entity notice rights.

  2. 2

    Scene & Signal Records

    Signal timing, paint, signage, and lighting documented. Business and traffic-camera footage requested early.

  3. 3

    Medical Documentation

    Treatment tracked through maximum medical improvement so the demand reflects the long-term picture.

  4. 4

    Demand or Suit

    Documented demand built on FS 316.130. Litigation when negotiation will not produce a fair recovery.

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Representative Workflow

How a Left-Turn Failure-to-Yield Case Gets Built

The Problem

A pedestrian crossing with a walk signal in a marked crosswalk is struck by a left-turning driver who tells police the sun was in his eyes. The insurer argues comparative fault, claiming the pedestrian crossed too quickly.

Our Approach

The firm pulls signal timing from the city traffic department, traffic-camera footage, and the driver's phone records. Sun-angle data is checked against scene photographs to evaluate the visibility claim. Witnesses confirm the pedestrian's lawful path.

The Outcome

The 'sun glare' defense is undermined by signal timing and witness testimony. Coverage is pursued against the driver's BI policy and the pedestrian's household UM where the BI limits are inadequate.

  • City traffic-engineering records

    Signal timing

  • Yes

    Camera footage preserved

  • $0

    Up-front client cost

  • English & Spanish

    Languages of service

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Crosswalk Accident Questions

What does Florida law say about crosswalks? +
Florida Statute 316.130 requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk. The duty applies in marked crosswalks and at intersection corners that constitute unmarked crosswalks. Drivers also have a general duty of care toward pedestrians.
Do I have the right of way in an unmarked crosswalk? +
Usually yes at intersection corners. Florida treats every intersection corner as an unmarked crosswalk unless signage prohibits crossing. The driver's duty to yield applies even when no paint exists on the pavement.
What if I started crossing on a flashing don't-walk signal? +
Starting on a flashing don't-walk indicator is generally prohibited, but the analysis turns on what the driver and pedestrian did during the crossing. Comparative negligence may reduce a recovery but does not bar it unless fault exceeds 50 percent.
What if the driver claims he had the green light? +
Walk signals are timed against vehicle signals. Pedestrians often have the walk signal during a portion of the driver's green light. Signal-timing records from the city traffic department show what was activated when the impact occurred.
What about right-turn-on-red strikes? +
Florida allows right turns on red after a complete stop, but drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Failure to yield in that configuration is a common cause of crosswalk strikes and supports a strong liability case.
What if the crosswalk paint had faded? +
Faded paint does not eliminate the crosswalk if the intersection corner still creates one under Florida law. Where paint maintenance was the responsibility of a government entity, additional notice deadlines may apply.
Can the city or county be sued? +
Possibly, where defective signal timing, inadequate signage, or maintenance failures contributed. Claims against government entities require notice within a short window. We preserve those rights early when the facts support it.
Does PIP apply if I was on foot? +
Florida PIP can apply to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Coverage depends on the pedestrian's own auto policy and any resident-relative household policies. Many pedestrians without a car still have PIP available.
How long do I have to act? +
Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence-based injury claims is two years from the date of injury for accidents on or after March 24, 2023. Government-entity claims often have shorter notice deadlines that can run as short as a few months.

Related Topics

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Struck in a Crosswalk? Florida Law Is on Your Side.

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