Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every year, more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured by motor vehicles. Approximately half of all pedestrian fatalities occur in the afternoon, after school ends for the day. Negligent drivers are typically the cause of pedestrian accidents and fatalities. Ignoring traffic signs, failing to stop at a crosswalk, speeding, driving under the influence, or talking or texting on a cell phone can lead to pedestrian injuries or death.

The Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyers at The Law Office of J. Lee Webb are here to help you. We understand how difficult it is to cope with the serious injuries or wrongful death that occurs as the result of a pedestrian tragedy. Our skilled lawyers will aggressively deal with the negligent driver and insurance company to obtain the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

The injuries that accompany a pedestrian accident can be life altering. The human body is no match for a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds and moving at high speeds. When an automobile strikes a young student walking home from school or an elderly lady crossing the road, catastrophic injuries are almost certain to result.

Pedestrian cases are a little more challenging than auto accident cases, as Georgia’s doctrine of comparative negligence bases the compensation on the percentage of the accident that was the other party’s fault. This means that if a pedestrian is crossing a road when they have a “Don’t Walk” sign and are hit by a driver who is not paying attention, the driver is not 100 percent responsible for the collision.

Unfortunately, unlike the car driver, pedestrians do not have insurance specifically for injuries sustained in vehicle accidents. Our attorneys have years of experience assisting injured pedestrians and proving that the negligent or reckless driver was responsible for injuries.

Pedestrians who survive a serious vehicle accident may be left with serious injuries such as brain trauma, spinal cord injury, severed limbs, internal injuries, and even paralysis. Our attorneys understand that these injuries do not only affect the victim’s life – they impact the whole family. In the event of a wrongful death, we will seek compensation for medical bills, funeral costs and lost wages as well as pain and suffering.

To request a case evaluation, contact the Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyers at The Law Office of J. Lee Webb.We are here to answer any questions you may have during this difficult time.