Being struck by a vehicle while walking is one of the most physically devastating things that can happen to a person. In Orlando, heavy tourist traffic, wide multi-lane roads, and drivers who are unfamiliar with local streets combine to make pedestrian crashes especially common along busy corridors, in shopping district parking lots, and near the theme park areas that draw millions of visitors each year. Victims are frequently left with broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord damage, and their families are left facing medical bills and lost income while trying to recover.
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers focuses on personal injury claims throughout Orlando and Orange County and represents pedestrians hurt in crashes across the area. Our firm has helped clients recover more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, and we bring that same courtroom-tested approach to pedestrian accident claims, investigating how the crash happened, identifying every negligent party, and pursuing full compensation on behalf of the people we represent.
Time-Sensitive: Florida Law Limits Your Window To File
Florida law gives you only 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers has recovered over $500 million for injury clients, offers a free consultation with no upfront cost, and is available 24/7 to take your call.
How Pedestrian Accident Claims Work in Orlando, Florida
Florida law places specific duties on drivers when it comes to pedestrian safety. Under Florida Statute § 316.130, drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians who are lawfully within a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and drivers at a signaled intersection must stop and remain stopped while a pedestrian is crossing on a permitted signal. When a driver fails to yield, runs a red light, turns without checking for pedestrians, or is speeding, texting, or driving impaired, that failure can serve as the foundation of a negligence claim.
Most Orlando pedestrian accident lawsuits are filed in Orange County Circuit Court, part of Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, which also covers Osceola County. Because Orlando’s court system regularly handles high volumes of tourist-related and traffic-related injury cases, having representation familiar with local filing procedures, judges, and insurance defense tactics can make a meaningful difference in how a claim is litigated.
Florida also follows a modified comparative fault standard under Florida Statute § 768.81. Insurance companies frequently try to shift blame onto the injured pedestrian, arguing the person was jaywalking, crossing outside a crosswalk, or not clearly visible. How fault is divided can significantly affect the value of a claim, which is why building strong evidence of the driver’s negligence matters from the very beginning.
Types of Pedestrian Accidents We Handle in Orlando
Pedestrian crashes happen in a wide range of settings across the Orlando area, and the circumstances of the crash often determine who can be held liable. Our firm handles claims involving:
- Crosswalk and intersection accidents where a driver fails to yield the right of way
- Hit-and-run pedestrian strikes where the at-fault driver flees the scene
- Truck and commercial vehicle blind-spot strikes, which are especially dangerous because large trucks have significant blind zones that can hide a pedestrian from the driver’s view entirely
- Bus-related pedestrian accidents near transit stops and school zones
- Distracted, drowsy, or impaired driver strikes on residential and commercial streets
- Pedestrian accidents in parking lots, garages, and shopping center walkways
- Incidents near Orlando’s tourist corridors, including International Drive and the areas surrounding the region’s theme parks, where heavy foot traffic mixes with unfamiliar drivers
If your situation does not fit neatly into one of these categories, our firm can still review the facts of your case and explain your legal options.
How Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers Approaches Your Pedestrian Accident Case
Building a strong pedestrian accident claim starts with preserving evidence before it disappears. Our team works to gather police reports, 911 recordings, and available surveillance or dash cam footage, and we may consult accident reconstruction professionals to analyze skid marks, impact angles, and vehicle event data recorder information when a driver disputes fault. We also collect medical records and documentation of lost wages to help establish the full scope of what a client has lost.
Amanda Demanda, the firm’s founding attorney, has focused her career on representing injured accident victims throughout Florida and beyond. You can learn more about her background and the firm’s approach on our About Us page. Once we understand the full picture of a client’s case, our attorneys negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and, when a fair settlement is not offered, are prepared to take a case to trial in Orange County.
What To Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Orlando
The steps you take in the hours and days after being hit as a pedestrian can directly affect your health and your ability to recover compensation later.
Seek Medical Attention
Get evaluated right away, even if injuries seem minor. Some injuries, like head trauma, may not be obvious right away.
Report the Accident
Contact law enforcement so an official crash report is created, and get the responding officer’s name and badge number.
Document the Scene
If you are able, take photos of the vehicle, the roadway, any crosswalk or signal, and your visible injuries.
Avoid Recorded Statements
Do not give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Contact an Attorney Promptly
Evidence and witness memories fade quickly, so reaching out soon after the accident helps preserve your claim.
Statute of Limitations for Orlando Pedestrian Accident Claims
Filing Deadlines
Personal injury claim: 2 years from the date of the accident
Wrongful death claim: 2 years from the date of death
Under Florida Statute § 95.11, most negligence-based personal injury claims, including pedestrian accident claims, must be filed within 2 years of the date the accident occurred. This 2-year deadline applies to claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023, following Florida’s 2023 tort reform legislation. If a pedestrian accident results in a death, Florida Statute § 95.11(4)(d) sets a separate 2-year deadline that runs from the date of death rather than the date of the crash.
Missing your filing deadline is generally irreversible and will prevent you from pursuing compensation through the courts, regardless of how strong your case may otherwise be. You can review the full statutory text at the Florida Legislature’s official statutes website. If you are unsure how much time you have left to file, contact our office promptly so we can review the timeline of your case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accidents in Orlando
Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers has built a track record of recovering over $500 million for injury clients throughout Florida, and our firm has been recognized in local media coverage for our work on behalf of accident victims. We bring that same commitment to every pedestrian accident case we handle in Orlando.
If you or a family member was hit as a pedestrian in Orlando, do not wait to explore your legal options. Contact us online or call 1-844-DEMANDA today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our team.
