Can a Florida pedestrian accident victim still make a claim when crossing the street without a crosswalk?

In the State of Florida a pedestrian can still make a claim even though that they’ve crossed the street without a crosswalk. The truth is, in the State of Florida, there’s so many roads and so many intersections, it would be nearly impossible for every city, county, state or the federal government to put marked crosswalks at every single intersection. As a result, the State of Florida legislature has allowed for something called an unmarked crosswalk. Basically, that is the area at an intersection where pedestrians should cross, even though there may not be marking on the ground. As a result, a pedestrian can file a claim even if they are crossing at one of those unmarked crosswalks.

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John Pape

John Pape is the Managing Partner at Weston & Pape and has more than 30 years of experience representing injured clients across Florida. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he has devoted his entire career to personal injury cases, including motor-vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and nursing-home neglect. Recognized by Verdict7, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Premier Lawyers of America, John is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to achieving meaningful results for his clients.

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