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Georgia Pedestrian Accident Attorney | Fighting for Victims Hit by Negligent Drivers
When You're Hit While Walking, You Need Georgia's Most Experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Being hit by a car while walking is terrifying and often life-changing. Pedestrians have no protection against thousands of pounds of metal traveling at high speeds. If you or someone you love was hit by a car in Georgia, you're probably dealing with serious injuries, overwhelming medical bills, and an insurance company trying to blame you for the accident.
Common Georgia Pedestrian Accident Scenarios
Crosswalk accidents - Drivers failing to yield to pedestrians
Intersection accidents - Right and left turn collisions
Parking lot incidents - Drivers not watching for pedestrians
School zone accidents - Children walking to/from school
MARTA station areas - Public transit pedestrian accidents
Downtown Atlanta - Busy urban pedestrian accidents
Some of the cities we serve:
METRO ATLANTA CITIES
NORTH/CENTRAL GEORGIA CITIES
OTHER AREAS
Serious Pedestrian Accident Injuries
When a car hits a pedestrian, the injuries are almost always severe:
Traumatic brain injuries from head impact
Spinal cord injuries causing paralysis
Multiple broken bones requiring surgery
Internal organ damage needing emergency treatment
Severe road rash and permanent scarring
Wrongful death in the most tragic cases
Georgia Pedestrian Accident Results
Crosswalk accident, Atlanta: $456,000 settlement for traumatic brain injury
School zone accident, Marietta: $298,000 recovery for child pedestrian
MARTA station accident: $234,000 settlement for multiple fractures
Parking lot accident, Savannah: $167,000 recovery for elderly pedestrian
Fighting the "Pedestrian Was at Fault" Defense
Common Insurance Company Excuses:
"The pedestrian wasn't in a crosswalk"
"The pedestrian was jaywalking"
"The pedestrian was wearing dark clothes"
"The pedestrian stepped out suddenly"
"The driver couldn't see the pedestrian"
How I Prove Driver Negligence:
Traffic camera footage showing what really happened
Witness testimony from people who saw the accident
Accident reconstruction proving driver speed and reaction time
Cell phone records showing driver was distracted
Police report analysis identifying driver violations
Georgia Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
When Pedestrians Have the Right of Way:
In marked crosswalks at intersections
In unmarked crosswalks at intersections
When crossing with a walk signal
In school zones and school crossings
When drivers are turning and pedestrians are crossing legally
Driver Duties Under Georgia Law:
Must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
Must stop for pedestrians with walk signals
Must exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians
Must slow down in school zones and residential areas
What to Do After a Georgia Pedestrian Accident
Call 911 immediately - Get medical help and police report
Don't move unless safe - Spinal injuries are common
Get witness information - Independent witnesses are crucial
Take photos if possible - Accident scene, vehicle damage, your injuries
Don't talk to insurance - They'll try to blame you immediately
Call Bob Stein - Before giving any statements to anyone
Georgia Areas with High Pedestrian Accident Rates
Downtown Atlanta - Heavy foot traffic and aggressive drivers
MARTA stations - Public transit pedestrian conflicts
University areas - Student pedestrians and campus traffic
Shopping centers - Parking lot and crosswalk accidents
School zones - Children walking to and from school
Tourist areas - Visitors unfamiliar with traffic patterns
Georgia pedestrian accident victims call: (855) 589-0433
Serving Personal Injury Clients Throughout Georgia
Metro Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney:
Marietta • Roswell • Alpharetta • Sandy Springs • Decatur • Douglasville • Kennesaw • Johns Creek • Buford • Canton • Woodstock • Milton • Stockbridge • McDonough • Buckhead
North Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer:
Gainesville • Athens • Rome • Valdosta • Dalton
East Georgia Personal Injury Attorney:
Augusta • Warner Robins • Milledgeville
South Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer:
Albany • Thomasville • Tifton
Coastal Georgia Personal Injury Attorney:
Savannah • Brunswick • Hinesville
Central Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer:
Macon • Columbus • LaGrange
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Georgia Cities We Serve:
Metro Atlanta: [Marietta Personal Injury Attorney] | [Roswell Personal Injury Attorney] | [Alpharetta Personal Injury Attorney] | [Sandy Springs Personal Injury Attorney] | [Decatur Personal Injury Attorney] | [Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney] [Buckhead Personal Injury Attorney]
North Georgia: [Gainesville Personal Injury Attorney] | [Athens Personal Injury Attorney] | [Rome Personal Injury Attorney] | [Valdosta Personal Injury Attorney]
East Georgia: [Augusta Personal Injury Attorney] | [Warner Robins Personal Injury Attorney]
Coastal Georgia: [Savannah Personal Injury Attorney] | [Brunswick Personal Injury Attorney]
Central Georgia: [Macon Personal Injury Attorney] | [Columbus Personal Injury Attorney]
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