Pedestrian accidents.

Colina Law is a Naples law firm serving clients throughout Southwest Florida. Principal attorney Mary Colina-Fowler is involved in the firm’s personal injury work, and Spanish-language support is available.

A matter may involve a pedestrian struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or other vehicle; a parking-lot or crosswalk incident; a hit-and-run; or a collision in which roadway design, visibility, employment, or vehicle ownership raises additional questions.

Pedestrian risk can be affected by traffic speed, limited or distant crossings, lighting, visibility, turning vehicles, driver attention, and roadway design. The cause of any particular incident must be established from its own evidence.

Florida’s comparative-fault rules can reduce, and in some circumstances bar, a recovery based on the percentage of responsibility assigned to the injured person. The rule’s application depends on the claim, the incident date, and the facts, so it should be evaluated individually.

The firm can gather scene, police, medical, witness, video, and insurance information; investigate potentially responsible parties; handle appropriate communications; document losses; and explain resolution options.

The firm represents injured people and families in Naples and Southwest Florida, including members of the Hispanic community. Whether the firm can accept a particular matter is determined through consultation and conflict review.

It means the facts, records, injuries, family circumstances, and goals of the individual client guide the work. Principal attorney Mary Colina-Fowler is involved, and the team explains decisions as the matter develops.

The firm can review policies and correspondence, communicate with insurers, respond to claim requests, and negotiate based on the evidence. No result can be predicted from the existence of coverage alone.

With the client’s authorization, the firm can gather and organize treatment records, bills, procedure information, and other documentation relevant to the claim. Medical providers direct the person’s care.

Address immediate safety and medical needs, report the incident when appropriate, preserve photographs and contact information, and keep medical and insurance records. Before giving a recorded statement or signing a release, consider getting advice about what is being requested.