Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Collisions

Atlanta, like other cities and areas with a high population density, places pedestrians in close proximity to the flow of motor vehicle traffic. Though crosswalks, traffic lights, and other measures are in place to prevent cars and pedestrians from occupying the same space, there is little protection that can guard against the negligent or reckless operation of an automobile. Pedestrians who are struck by inattentive, impaired, or hostile motorists are likely to sustain significant injuries because of their tremendous size disadvantage and comparative defenselessness.

If you have been struck by a vehicle while you were traveling on foot, it may be possible for you to pursue financial compensation through a civil lawsuit against the negligent motorist responsible for your injuries. There can be no guaranteed outcomes, but generally speaking, you might be able to obtain resources to address your medical bills, lost wages, and other concerns. To learn more, contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.

Factors That May Have Contributed to Your Accident

In a perfect world, we could expect that all motorists and pedestrians would remain vigilant and attentive to their surroundings and that they would adhere to relevant traffic safety laws. Regrettably, this is not the reality of the world in which we live, and pedestrians must bear the consequences of a driver’s irresponsibility. Some factors that may have contributed to your accident are:

• Distracted driving (when a driver was text messaging, applying make-up, eating, etc.)
• Drowsy driving
• Drunk driving
• Motor vehicle defect or malfunction
• Driver error

Contact Us

Let us help you fight for the financial compensation that you are due if you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident. Contact the Atlanta car accident lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.