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Pedestrian accidents can result in severe and debilitating injuries. Particularly in instances of permanent injuries, the Atlanta pedestrian accident victim may require lifelong medical care to deal with their injuries, placing a heavy financial burden on the victim and their loved ones. Pedestrian accident victims who pursue legal recourse for their injuries, however, may be able to recover the cost of their medical expenses, as well as other damages.
Under Georgia personal injury law, pedestrian accident victims may be able to participate in a lawsuit to recover financial compensation if their injuries were caused by the negligence of another individual or entity. To find out if you can file a personal injury lawsuit for your pedestrian accident injuries, complete our free, no obligation case review form.
Pedestrian Accident Causes
Many factors can contribute to occurrence of pedestrian accidents, including:
- Reaction time of both the driver and the pedestrian play a huge role in pedestrian accidents. If a driver is impaired by fatigue, drunk driving, drug use, or talking or texting on a cell phone while driving, they will be much slower to react.
- The speed at which the vehicle is moving also plays a significant role. In some cases, the driver could simply be going too fast for their vehicle to stop in time to avoid a pedestrian accident.
- Road conditions contribute to a driver’s ability to avoid an accident. Rain can cause the car to slide, hydroplane, or even cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- Time of day affects the risk of Atlanta pedestrian accidents as well as bike accidents. It’s more difficult to judge the distance between yourself and an oncoming vehicle in the dark. If a driver fails to turn on their headlights, a pedestrian may not see them coming.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
When these or other factors lead to a pedestrian accident, the driver’s insurance company is responsible for providing compensation for these financial damages. These companies, however, may try to limit the economic recovery awarded to the victims. Companies will attempt to resolve car accident insurance claims as quickly as possible, and often conclude their investigation within the first 24 hours of the accident. Because the extent of many pedestrian accident injuries are not known until weeks or months after the accident, injury victims are advised to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney before accepting any settlement offer to ensure they receive the maximum compensation possible for their injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia pedestrian accident, contact our Atlanta-based personal injury attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
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