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Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Myers, FL

In Fort Myers, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-75 and US-41 (Tamiami Trail). If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Fort Myers — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Fort Myers

On Estero Boulevard, the whole island walks. People cross from a parking spot or a rented golf cart straight to the sand, in the dark, between cars stopped in both directions. Inland, the crossings on Cleveland Avenue serve bus riders who have no other option. Both produce the same insurance argument, that a pedestrian appeared suddenly, which is a phrase adjusters use because it sounds factual and moves the whole question away from whether the driver was looking. Florida PIP can reach you on foot, and it does not depend on the driver admitting anything. Two years applies here too.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Fort Myers before it starts. Florida's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023). You have 2 years to file. Hit while walking or crossing the street? You may have more options than you think.
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2 years

Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Fort Myers?

The Fort Myers Police Department works crashes inside the city, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office covers the county around it. Florida Highway Patrol usually takes I-75. The report is filed with FLHSMV, and you can request a copy through the state crash portal or from the agency that responded. If your crash was on a bridge, confirm which agency responded before you leave.

Which court would handle a Fort Myers injury case?

Lee County, at the Justice Center in Fort Myers, in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. That circuit also covers Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties, so a crash on I-75 south toward Naples can end up filed somewhere else. Smaller civil claims go to county court and larger ones to circuit court. We are not a law firm, so that call belongs to an attorney.

Does the season change how my claim gets handled?

Not the law. Two years is two years, and PIP pays the same in February as in August. What the season changes is who you're dealing with. A driver who winters here may be insured in another state, may be gone by the time an adjuster wants a statement, and may be in a rental while their own car sits up north. Get the details at the scene.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?

In Florida, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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