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When a car strikes someone walking along Federal Highway, crossing Congress Avenue, or heading home through a Boynton Beach neighborhood, the person on foot takes the full force of the impact. Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers represents injured pedestrians from our headquarters on Woolbright Road, right here in Boynton Beach. If you need a Boynton Beach pedestrian accident lawyer, consultations are free and available 24/7, and you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Our firm has recovered over $250 million for injured clients, and our main office is minutes from the roads where many of these crashes happen. Call 561-800-8000 to tell us what happened.
Your Case Starts at Our Boynton Beach Headquarters
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is headquartered at 2240 Woolbright Road, Suite 201, which means a Boynton Beach pedestrian claim is handled from the same office that leads our entire practice. You can sit down with your lawyer in person, close to home, or meet by phone or video if getting around is hard after your injury.
Boynton Beach clients count on:
- A lawyer who leads the case personally, supported by case managers rather than replaced by them
- Over 2,000 verified client reviews and a BBB A+ rating
- 60+ years of combined injury law experience
- Staff fluent in Spanish and Creole
- Check-in calls during treatment, including after hours
Working from our home office also means we know the local roads, crash patterns, and medical providers that shape these cases. Call 561-800-8000 to set up a free consultation at our Woolbright Road office or by phone.
Where Are Pedestrians Most at Risk in Boynton Beach?
Pedestrians in Boynton Beach face the most danger where busy commercial roads cut through neighborhoods and shopping areas. Knowing where a crash happened helps us find the cameras, witnesses, and road conditions that explain it.
Federal Highway and Downtown
Federal Highway and the blocks around Ocean Avenue draw people walking to restaurants, the marina, and the waterfront. Drivers looking for parking or turning onto side streets often miss someone already in the crosswalk.
Congress Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard
These wide corridors connect shopping centers, medical offices, and large retail plazas. People walking to bus stops or between stores face long crossings and drivers moving quickly through turn lanes.
Woolbright Road, Gateway Boulevard, and Seacrest Boulevard
Residential streets feeding into these roads carry school traffic, joggers, and neighbors walking dogs in the early morning and evening. Poor lighting and missing sidewalks on some stretches leave little margin for driver error.
Parking Lots and Shopping Centers
Shopping center lots off Congress Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard mix moving cars with shoppers carrying bags or pushing carts. Drivers backing out of spaces or cutting across rows to find a spot often fail to see someone walking to the door.
Common Driver Mistakes That Injure Pedestrians
Most pedestrian crashes in Boynton Beach trace back to a driver who failed to look, slow down, or yield. These mistakes show up again and again in the cases we handle:
- Turning right on red without yielding to someone in the crosswalk
- Making a left turn while focused on oncoming traffic instead of the crosswalk
- Backing out of a parking space or driveway without checking behind the vehicle
- Speeding through neighborhoods and school zones
- Looking at a phone or GPS screen instead of the road
Florida's traffic signal law allows a right turn on red only after a full stop, and only while yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. A driver who rolls through that turn and hits someone in the crosswalk has broken a clear rule. That violation often becomes strong evidence of negligence when the insurer tries to blame the pedestrian.
How We Investigate a Boynton Beach Pedestrian Crash
Pedestrian claims often come down to a few seconds that only the driver and the injured person saw. Our investigation focuses on evidence that does not depend on anyone's memory.
Video and Digital Records
Businesses along Federal Highway, Congress Avenue, and Boynton Beach Boulevard often have cameras pointed at parking lots and sidewalks. We request that footage quickly, along with traffic camera video and data from the vehicle when it is available.
The Scene Itself
Crosswalk markings, signal timing, sight lines, and street lighting all affect what a driver should have seen. Visiting the scene at the same time of day as the crash often reveals problems that photos alone miss.
Medical Documentation
Pedestrian injuries often involve fractures, head trauma, and back injuries that unfold over weeks. We gather treatment records and physician opinions on permanency, which matter both for pain and suffering damages and for future care costs.
How Does Insurance Work When a Car Hits a Pedestrian in Boynton Beach?
Insurance after a Boynton Beach pedestrian accident usually works in layers, starting with personal injury protection (PIP) and moving to the driver's liability coverage for losses PIP does not cover. Each layer has its own rules and limits.
Your PIP Coverage
PIP pays a share of medical bills and lost income, up to $10,000, even when you were on foot. Under section 627.736, you must get initial treatment within 14 days, and medical benefits stop at $2,500 without an emergency medical condition finding.
The Driver's Bodily Injury Coverage
When your injuries are serious or permanent, a claim against the driver's bodily injury liability coverage may pay for medical costs beyond PIP, lost income, and pain and suffering. Policy limits often decide how much of that claim is collectible.
When the Driver Has Too Little Insurance
Florida does not require most drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage. When the driver had none or too little, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, or on a relative's policy in your household, often fills the gap.
Can You Recover If You Were Partly at Fault?
Yes, a pedestrian who shares some fault may still recover compensation in Florida, as long as their share is not more than 50%. Insurers often argue that the pedestrian crossed in the wrong place or was not paying attention, so understanding each side's duties matters.
The table below compares common situations under section 316.130.
| Situation | Driver's duty | Pedestrian's duty |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing with a walk signal at an intersection | Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian clears the lane | Cross within the crosswalk |
| Crossing mid-block, away from a crosswalk | Use due care to avoid hitting the pedestrian | Yield to vehicles on the road |
| Walking where a sidewalk exists | Watch for people near the road edge | Use the sidewalk rather than the roadway |
| Child or confused person near the road | Take extra precautions and warn when needed | Children are held to a standard that fits their age and experience |
Under Florida's comparative fault law, your recovery drops by your share of fault. If your damages total $250,000 and a jury finds you 15% at fault for crossing mid-block on Boynton Beach Boulevard, you recover $212,500.
When Do Punitive Damages Apply?
Punitive damages are rare in pedestrian cases, but they may apply when a driver acted with gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Under section 768.72, they require clear and convincing evidence of that conduct, and a claim for them generally needs the court's permission before it is added to the case.
Conduct That May Qualify
Extreme speeding through a crowded area, racing, or knowingly driving in a way that puts people on foot at serious risk may support a punitive damages claim. Ordinary carelessness, such as a momentary lapse in attention, usually does not.
Deadlines and Where Your Case Is Filed
Most pedestrian claims in Florida must be filed within two years under section 95.11(5)(a), a rule that applies to crashes after March 24, 2023. Claims against a government agency follow separate notice rules, so confirm your deadline early.
Palm Beach County Courts
Boynton Beach is part of Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit. Lawsuits seeking more than $50,000 are filed in circuit court at the Palm Beach County Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach.
Crash Reports
Crash reports come from the Boynton Beach Police Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, or the Florida Highway Patrol, depending on where the crash happened. Reports stay confidential for the first 60 days except to the people involved, their lawyers, and their insurers.
When a Pedestrian Does Not Survive
When a pedestrian is killed in Boynton Beach, the personal representative of the estate may bring a wrongful death claim for the surviving family, generally within two years of the death. These claims may include lost financial support, loss of companionship, and medical and funeral costs, and we handle them with the care a grieving family needs.
Recoveries Our Firm Has Secured
Our published results reflect the serious injuries and losses we see in vehicle cases. Recent recoveries include:
- $1,550,000 in a wrongful death case
- $1,000,000 in a wrongful death case
- $500,000 for a brain injury and facial injury
- $305,000 for a spinal injury
Each outcome reflects the evidence, injuries, and insurance in that matter, and past results do not predict a future outcome.
FAQs: Boynton Beach Pedestrian Accidents
What if the police report says I was at fault?
A police report that blames the pedestrian does not decide fault in a Boynton Beach injury claim. Officers often arrive after the crash and rely on the driver's account, and video, witnesses, and physical evidence may show a different picture.
What if my child was hit by a car in Boynton Beach?
When a child is hit by a car in Boynton Beach, a parent or guardian brings the claim on the child's behalf, and the claim may include the child's medical care, pain, and future needs. Florida law requires drivers to take extra care around children, which often weighs heavily on fault.
Can I recover if I was walking at night in dark clothing?
Yes, a pedestrian walking at night in dark clothing may still recover in Florida, although an insurer may argue for a shared-fault reduction. Lighting conditions, the driver's speed, and whether the headlights were on often matter more than the color of your clothes.
How long does a pedestrian accident claim take?
Many Boynton Beach pedestrian claims resolve within several months to a year after medical treatment ends, while cases that go to litigation often take longer. The timeline depends on your recovery, the insurance available, and whether the insurer disputes fault.
Do I have to come to your office to start a case?
No, you do not have to visit our office to start a Boynton Beach pedestrian claim, because consultations work by phone and video. Many clients still prefer meeting in person at our Woolbright Road headquarters, and that option is always open.
Close to Home, Ready to Fight for You
A pedestrian accident can take away your ability to work, get around, and enjoy the neighborhood you call home. The insurer's goal is to close the file quickly, often before you know what your recovery will cost.
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers builds each claim around the evidence and the full cost of your injuries, from our office in the heart of Boynton Beach. Call 561-800-8000 for a free consultation with a Boynton Beach pedestrian accident lawyer, available 24/7.
