Pedestrian Accident Lawyer McDonough

Your Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love is suffering because of injuries that are the result of being hit by a motor vehicle or because of unsafe road or walkway conditions, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a McDonough, GA pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible. Council & Associates, LLC has over 20 years of experience defending the rights of personal injury victims and their families by recovering millions of dollars for them in settlements and verdicts. We have 24/7 live phone answering and offer free case evaluations. Contact us any time of the day or night to find out how we may be able to help you.

Georgia Pedestrian Accident Laws

Georgia laws provide rights and protections to pedestrians who are injured because of another person or entity’s negligence. All motor vehicles are required to stop for pedestrians who are following signs and signals to cross at designated crosswalks. Jaywalking is technically not illegal in Georgia but pedestrians are not supposed to do this. 

With Georgia’s modified comparative negligence system, an accident victim can recover compensation as long as the fault attributed to them is proven to be no more than 49%. In a situation where the victim, who would be called the plaintiff in a civil lawsuit, is found to be partially at fault for the accident that caused their injury, the amount of compensation that the victim may be rewarded is reduced by the percentage they were found at fault. To recover the full amount that an accident injury victim is entitled to, it is recommended that you have a good McDonough pedestrian accident lawyer at your side because without one it can be tricky to successfully seek compensation for expenses related to your injuries.

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Unfortunately, pedestrian accident injuries are often serious to catastrophic and sometimes they are even deadly. Common injuries include sprains and lacerations, road rash, broken bones, organ damage, internal bleeding, serious burns, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), loss of limbs, and spinal cord injuries. Any injury that you need to go to the doctor for costs money but many of these injuries are extremely costly when you factor in not just the medical bills but the cost of medications, therapies, loss of income, loss of benefits, transportation to and from healthcare appointments, modifying the victim’s living space and vehicle, plus the victim’s pain and suffering or a family’s grief and loss.

Contact A Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been injured because of the negligence of a Georgia driver, a good McDonough pedestrian accident lawyer may be able to help you seek compensation for expenses that are the result of the victim’s injuries. Council & Associates, LLC is here to help. Contact us any time of the day or night, any day of the year. Let us shoulder your legal burdens so that you don’t have to.