Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks and the right to be safe on Atlanta’s sidewalks and streets. When drivers ignore that — particularly along high-crash corridors like Buford Highway — the injuries are often catastrophic. Landry Legal fights for injured pedestrians and their families across the metro.
Georgia’s Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-91 and § 40-6-92) requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Most pedestrian crashes are clearly the driver’s fault — failing to yield, distracted driving, turning without looking, or speeding through a pedestrian area. We collect the dashcam, traffic-cam, and witness evidence that establishes the driver’s negligence.
Fighting the “They Darted Out” Defense
Insurance companies almost always argue that the pedestrian “darted out” or wasn’t in a marked crosswalk to shift blame under Georgia’s comparative fault rule. We counter that narrative with physical evidence, signal-timing data, and eyewitness accounts so the recovery reflects what really happened.
Catastrophic Injuries Demand Full Life-Care Planning
A person on foot has no protection against a multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrian victims frequently suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and multiple fractures requiring lifetime care. We work with medical and economic experts to value future treatment, lost earning capacity, and life-care costs — not just today’s bills.
Common Questions
Pedestrian Accidents FAQ.
A car hit me in a crosswalk in Atlanta. Do I have a case?
Very likely. Georgia drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and a driver who fails to do so is typically negligent. You can recover for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care. The general deadline to file is 2 years from the crash.
What if I was jaywalking when I got hit?
You may still recover. Georgia’s modified comparative fault rule lets you recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share of fault. Insurers exaggerate pedestrian fault to pay less — we push back with the actual evidence.
Whose insurance pays for a pedestrian accident?
The at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance is primary. If the driver fled or was uninsured, your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply — even though you were walking. We identify every policy that can contribute to your recovery.
Injured in Atlanta? Get your free case evaluation.
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