ATLANTA,GA
DULUTH, GA
ATLANTA,GA
DULUTH, GA
Atlanta, like any other major U.S. city, is filled with pedestrians going to and from work, school, shops, restaurants, and a variety of other businesses and locations. Unfortunately, this creates a high risk for a pedestrian accident, which could result in severe injuries and possibly death.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that in 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed and 66,000 were injured in the United States as a result of traffic crashes. Per NHTSA’s calculations that equates to a pedestrian killed every two hours, and a pedestrian being injured every eight minutes.
If you have been a victim in a pedestrian accident, contact our Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyers for a free legal consultation. We can review your situation to find out if your injuries were caused by the negligence of another person. If so, we may be able to file a legal claim to obtain fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we are able to recover for you.
The injuries suffered by pedestrians are often catastrophic, and unfortunately in many instances can fatal. Cars are made up of thousands of pounds and metal and steel, and even accidents that occur at a low rate of speed often result in life-changing injuries. Some of these injuries can include:
In most circumstances, personal injury suits are filed against drivers under a theory of negligence. Under Georgia law, there are three essential elements that a plaintiff must prove in order to recover damages in a personal injury cause of action. These elements are:
Georgia follows the comparative fault doctrine which states even if a plaintiff is partially at fault in contributing to the accident, he or she can still recover damages so long as they are not found 50% or more at fault for the accident. The amount of damages that a plaintiff recovers will be reduced by the portion of fault apportioned to him or her.
Pedestrian accidents occur in Atlanta, Georgia, United States all far too often, and in many cases result in life-changing injuries or death. If you or a loved has been injured or killed as a pedestrian due to the fault of another, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact us today online or call us at (404) 793-1066 to set up your free consultation. Our attorneys have been in practice for over 50 years and have the experience you need to get the results you deserve.
We understand the uncertainty that comes with legal issues. Our attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way — from the first consultation to courtroom resolution (if that becomes necessary). We offer confidential, no-obligation case evaluations.
📞 Call us today at (404) 341-5356 or email finchmccranie@finchmccranie.com to schedule your consultation.