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Pedestrian Accidents in Gainesville, FL

In Gainesville, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-75 and US-441. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Gainesville — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Gainesville

Traffic on SW 34th Street runs fast between signals, Depot Avenue mixes cars with trail users, and the crossings near Celebration Pointe put people on foot inside an interstate ramp corridor. Sidewalks do not connect everywhere. Ask a witness for a number before the intersection clears. Someone struck here often finds the report describing where they entered the road, and under Florida's 50% bar that description can end a claim rather than reduce it, so the narrative and the diagram are worth reading right away. Photograph the crossing in daylight, from both directions. Your own PIP may still be the first coverage to pay.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Gainesville 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 Gainesville?

Gainesville Police work crashes on city streets, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office covers the county, and the University of Florida Police Department handles much of what happens on campus. Florida Highway Patrol usually takes I-75. Whichever agency responded, the report goes to FLHSMV, and you can ask for a copy there or from that agency directly.

Which court would hear a Gainesville injury case?

The Alachua County Courthouse, in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which also covers Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. County court hears smaller civil claims and circuit court hears the larger ones. Where your claim goes depends on the amount rather than on how bad the week has been, and that determination belongs to an attorney. We are not a law firm.

I was hit on a scooter near campus. What should I do first?

Get the report right. A scooter, an e-bike, and a motorcycle are not the same thing under Florida law, and PIP treats them differently, so how the officer classified what you were riding affects which coverage even applies. Photograph the scooter if you still have it. Then let a Florida attorney read that classification before you agree to anything with an insurer.

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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