Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident that you believe was due to someone else’s negligence, you need legal assistance to fight for the financial compensation that you deserve. The pedestrian accident lawyers at The Rodd Firm can review your situation, explain your legal rights, and help you demand the compensation that you deserve. Contact us today to take advantage of a free, no-obligation consultation.

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian accidents tend to result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage. This means that you could be dealing with life-altering injuries, chronic pain, and limited mobility. It can be nearly impossible to try to advocate for yourself and learn a confusing area of the law when you are dealing with such serious injuries.

Insurance companies are for-profit entities that train their adjusters to deny and delay claims whenever possible, often exploiting claimants’ vulnerability. When you are already dealing with painful injuries, you don’t need to try to handle your legal claim alone. Our Thomasville, GA pedestrian accident lawyers can protect your legal rights and level the playing field by:

Explaining Georgia personal injury law to you and your legal options for recovery
Investigating the accident and identifying all at-fault parties
Calculating the full extent of your short- and long-term damages
Handling your legal paperwork and claims
Communicating with insurance companies and others on your behalf
Taking prompt legal action that protects your rights
Negotiating for fair compensation

Why Choose The Rodd Firm for Your Personal Injury Case

Now that you understand the importance of hiring a lawyer to handle your case, the focus should go to which lawyer to hire. The Rodd Firm sets itself apart with our:

Experience: Our personal injury attorneys have been protecting the legal rights of injury victims in Southwest Georgia since 2007.
Results: Our personal injury team has developed a strong track record of success. We focus on securing the funds our clients will need to pay for future care, address long-term earning losses, and fairly compensate for physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Focus: While some law firms handle a range of cases and spread themselves too thin, our law firm is 100% focused on personal injury cases. This laser-sharp focus has enabled our legal team to develop the insights and skills necessary to deliver significant results.
Knowledge: We have an in-depth understanding of personal injury law, to the point that other law firms refer cases to us.
Local roots: Our founding attorney, Christopher Rodd, and his staff all live in South GA.
Understanding and use of technology: Our law firm embraces the latest technology in and out of the courtroom. Clients appreciate being able to contact us via text and track their case online.
Preparation: We prepare all cases as though they were going to trial. Insurance companies know that we are not a settlement mill and aren’t afraid to take the case all the way to trial when necessary.
Dedication: We work tirelessly to uphold the rights of accident victims, aggressively advocating for them at every stage of their personal injury claims.

Learn what sets our firm apart when you contact us for your free case review.

Damages Available After a Pedestrian Accident Caused by Someone Else

Personal injury victims have a right to be “made whole” after they are injured due to the negligence of others. This means that they are restored to the position they were in before the accident by being awarded compensation for damages such as:

Medical bills: You may have incurred significant medical bills for the emergency medical care you required immediately after the accident, including for ambulance rides, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, and surgeries.
Ongoing medical treatment: If you suffered a serious injury, you may have a long road to recovery ahead. You can seek compensation for your physical therapy, doctor’s visits, and rehabilitation costs.
Future medical expenses: In addition to recovering compensation for costs that you have already incurred, you can also seek compensation for anticipated future costs, such as medical expenses.
Lost wages: You have the right to be reimbursed for the lost income you incurred due to your injuries or medical appointments.
Reduced earning capacity: If the pedestrian accident caused you to suffer a permanent disability or impairment that affects your future earning capacity, you can pursue compensation for these losses.
Pain and suffering: Due to the extreme disparity in size and weight between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, pedestrians tend to suffer considerable physical pain. You can seek compensation for these and other non-economic damages.
Mental anguish: You can also pursue compensation for your emotional distress and mental anguish.
Loss of enjoyment of life: If you are unable to enjoy your favorite pastimes or hobbies due to your injuries, you can seek compensation for these losses.

Let our law firm use our considerable resources and skills to determine the damages you can include as part of your pedestrian accident claim.

Can I Still Recover Compensation If I Contributed to the Accident?

Georgia uses a modified comparative fault rule. Under this rule, you cannot recover any compensation if you are found to be 50% or more at fault for an accident. If you do not meet this threshold, you can recover compensation for your damages, but your damages are reduced by your degree of fault. Therefore, if you are found to be 25% at fault for the accident, your damages award is reduced by 25%.

Demonstrating that the other driver was mostly or entirely at fault for the accident is central to recovering fair compensation. An experienced lawyer can help gather the evidence necessary to prove fault and refute claims from the insurance company that you contributed to the accident.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

The moments after a pedestrian accident can be terrifying. If possible, take these steps to protect your health and safety:

Get to safety: If possible, get out of the way of traffic so that you are not further injured. Other motorists may not be able to see you on the ground.
Call 911: Request an ambulance and police to investigate the accident.
Gather information: Ask the driver for their name, contact information, insurance details, and a description of the vehicle. Ask each witness for their name and contact information.
Wait for the police: If possible, remain at the scene of the accident so you can speak with them. In many pedestrian accident cases, the pedestrian is knocked unconscious, and their account isn’t included in the official report. If you were too injured after the accident to wait, ask to supplement the report after the fact.
Seek medical attention immediately: If emergency medical services advise you to go to the nearest emergency room, follow their advice. Even if you feel fine initially, you could be experiencing shock or a surge of adrenaline that is masking your symptoms. It is better to seek medical treatment so that your injuries can be properly diagnosed and documented.

And, of course, reach out to The Rodd Firm for a free and confidential consultation.

What Is the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is generally two years. If you miss this deadline, you can forfeit your right to recover compensation for the damages that you sustained. Protect your legal rights by contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

While pedestrians have a duty to obey traffic laws and not act negligently, motorists are generally in a better position to see and react to pedestrians. Motorists have a heightened duty not to crash into vulnerable people who don’t have the steel frame, airbags, and cushioning to protect them, unlike the occupants in a passenger vehicle.

Leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Georgia include:

Distracted driving, including talking or texting on cell phones, using GPS units, eating, or drinking
Drunk driving, which impairs vision and judgment
Fatigued driving, which mimics many of the same symptoms of impaired driving
Speeding, which reduces reaction time and increases the severity of an impact
Failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks or at intersections
Unsafe passing, including passing other vehicles stopped at crosswalks
Turning, such as when a driver fails to check both directions before turning
Poor lighting, which can make it more difficult for motorists to see pedestrians
Malfunctioning traffic signals, which could implicate government agencies or other parties
Dangerous construction zones that redirect pedestrians into dangerous and unmarked areas
Inadequate or unsafe infrastructure design, such as a lack of sidewalks or safe crossings

An experienced attorney can investigate your case to determine how the accident happened and who is responsible for it.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident and someone else was likely at fault, don’t hesitate to reach out to The Rodd Firm for legal assistance. An experienced attorney from our personal injury law firm can take immediate steps to investigate the accident, preserve evidence, and begin building a strong claim on your behalf. Call us today for a free case assessment.