Pedestrian Safety Attorneys

Aventura “Circle” Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Q: I wasn't in a crosswalk when I was hit. Do I have a case?

Yes. Florida drivers must exercise due care to avoid pedestrians. Even if you were not in a crosswalk, you can still recover damages if the driver was negligent.

Q: The driver stopped but didn't have insurance. What now?

We pursue a claim against your own Uninsured Motorist (UM) policy. This coverage protects you even when you are a pedestrian.

Hit While Jogging on Country Club Drive?
The Circle is Aventura’s outdoor gym. Drivers rushing to their condos often forget they are sharing the road with thousands of runners, walkers, and strollers.

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High-Risk Areas

When Drivers Treat the Circle Like a Racetrack

The 3-mile loop around Turnberry Isle (Country Club Drive) is the heart of the Aventura community. From 6:00 AM to midnight, it is packed with joggers, families with strollers, and seniors exercising.

Unfortunately, it is also the main access road for thousands of high-rise condo residents. Drivers notoriously speed around the curves, distracted by their phones, and turn aggressively into condo driveways without checking the sidewalk. When a 4,000lb SUV hits a runner, the results are catastrophic.

Where Pedestrians Get Hit on the Circle

Condo Driveway Entrances

The Danger: The “Right Hook.” A driver turns right into their building (like The Hamptons or Williams Island) and cuts directly across the path of a jogger moving straight.

Crosswalks near Synagogues

The Danger: Aventura has a high volume of pedestrian traffic walking to services, especially on Friday nights and Saturdays. Drivers often fail to yield at marked crosswalks.

Stepping Into the Street

The Danger: The sidewalk gets crowded. Runners often step onto the asphalt to pass a stroller. Drivers hugging the curb clip them from behind.

The “I Didn’t See Him” Defense

Insurance companies love to blame the pedestrian. They will argue that you were wearing dark clothes at night or that you “darted out” into traffic. We defeat this defense by using:

Electronic Data (Cell Phones): We subpoena the driver’s phone records. If they were texting or scrolling Instagram at the moment of impact, “I didn’t see him” is no longer a valid excuse.
Condo Security Cameras: Every building on the Circle has cameras facing the street. We secure this footage to show you were visible and obeying the law.
Lighting Expert Analysis: We prove that streetlights provided sufficient visibility, making the driver’s negligence the only explanation.

Hit and Run? It happens frequently on the Circle. If the driver fled, we can file a claim against your own “Uninsured Motorist” (UM) policy to pay for your recovery.

Pedestrian Safety FAQs

I wasn’t in a crosswalk when I was hit. Do I have a case?

Yes. Florida drivers have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians anywhere on the road. Even if you were “jaywalking,” the driver may still be mostly at fault if they were speeding or distracted.

The driver stopped but didn’t have insurance. What now?

We look to your own auto insurance policy for “Uninsured Motorist” (UM) coverage. This coverage travels with you, even when you are walking or jogging, and protects you from uninsured drivers.

I suffered road rash and scarring. Is that covered?

Yes. Permanent scarring is a specific category of damages in Florida. We often hire plastic surgeons to provide estimates for future scar revision surgery to ensure you get full compensation.

Run Without Fear. We Have Your Back.

If a negligent driver ruined your routine, we will make them pay. Free Case Review.

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