Pedestrian Accidents
When you combine the high volumes of Atlanta area traffic with large numbers of pedestrians in the same locale, personal injury is inevitable. Pedestrian accidents are most often caused due to the inattention of the driver of the vehicle. The victim may be crossing a street or walking through a parking lot when a driver who is on the phone, adjusting the radio, or too preoccupied to look before backing up appears out of nowhere and strikes a pedestrian, causing catastrophic injury. No matter the cause of the accident, the effect will be the same – the pedestrian will be left facing extensive injuries and a long recovery term.
To discuss your legal options in a free consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, contact our offices today.
Once Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. becomes involved in a pedestrian accident case, a personal injury lawyer will thoroughly assess the situation in order to determine how much the victim’s claim may be worth. In filing the claim and pursuing just compensation through negotiations or litigation in civil court, a pedestrian accident lawyer will need to prove the liability of the driver. This may be done through proving that the driver failed to yield the proper right of way, violated a traffic law, or did not exercise caution because of a distraction (talking, eating, etc.).
The adept pedestrian accidents attorneys of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. are ready to represent you in any bicycle accident or pedestrian injury case, including those related to:
- Bus and bicycle accidents
- Bus and pedestrian accidents
- Car and bicycle accidents
- Car and pedestrian accidents
- Crosswalk accidents
- Defective bicycle accidents
- Dog bites while biking or walking
Our Atlanta, GA personal injury law firm will immediately conduct a thorough investigation of your case. We will photograph the scene of the accident, identify and interview witnesses, contact the police department, review the collision report, and identify all possible sources for financial compensation.
People have the right to expect a certain degree of safety, whether they are on the trails or on the streets and sidewalks. When someone acts negligently and jeopardizes the safety of others, leading to severe personal injury or wrongful death, that person should be held accountable for what he or she has done.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian and you feel that injuries were suffered due to another road user’s negligence, it is important to consult legal help. Don’t compromise your rights by failing to act quickly. Contact the knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyers of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C.