Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
Scott & Wallace LLP is a leading law firm serving North Florida, Southwest Georgia, and surrounding areas, dedicated to representing victims of bicycle and pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in such a situation, contact us. We can help. Contact the law office of Scott & Wallace LLP in Tallahassee for an immediate, complimentary review of your case.
Although the law clearly affords pedestrians and bicyclists the right of way in many situations, drivers often fail to adhere to these laws. Their negligence can lead to very serious consequences. According to a 2011 report by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA), there were 677 bicycle fatalities in the United States, which represents 2.1% of total traffic facilities. The majority of cyclist fatalities, 201 (30%), occurred between the hours of 4 PM and 7:59 PM. The number of cyclists killed in 2011 was 9 percent higher than the 623 cyclists killed in 2010.
The state of Florida had the highest number of cyclist fatalities per million population (6.56), nearly twice any other state.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2010, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and another 70,000 pedestrians were injured. This averages to one crash-related pedestrian death every 2 hours, and a pedestrian injury every 8 minutes. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.
Overview
If you or a loved one has been in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, contact us today at Scott and Wallace LLP. It is always free to talk to us. There are no fees or costs unless we win your case.
The Scott & Wallace Approach to Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
Our solemn vow to each client is that we will never rest until we have delivered the best possible result that we can. This mission is accomplished through aggressive, but principled, representation — reasoned, but passionate advocacy — and focused, but empathetic counsel. Here are your next steps:
- Contact us.
- Get your questions answered.
- Learn how we help.
- Hire us (there are no fees unless we win).
- We investigate your claim while you focus on your treatment.
- We negotiate your claim and seek maximum compensation.
Legal Guidance Customized for Your Needs
We have a track record of success — but not just a track record of winning, a track record of delivering an unparalleled experience to our clients — one that involves personal interaction, attention to detail, and consistent communication. We deliver this experience to you from our comfortable, state-of-the-art offices that have been equipped with all the latest amenities and technology. Each attorney and support staff are fully equipped to meet you where you are at the time of need, whether that’s holding a virtual meeting or discussing your case in person. We take cases seriously. We take our clients seriously. This is why we deliver.
- Talk to you about your case.
- Investigate it thoroughly.
- Aggressively pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.
- You won’t pay anything unless we recover for you.
When you hire us, we ask only that you place your legal issues squarely in our hands so that you can focus on you and your family’s healing and well-being. From there, your fight becomes our fight, and our mission is full and final justice.