Category: Pedestrian Accident

As a college student, you have enough to worry about, such as making it to class on time, being prepared for your exams, and finishing that big paper on time. The last thing you would ever think you need to worry about is getting hit by a vehicle at college. Unfortunately, it happens far too […]

If you’ve been hit by a car or other vehicle while walking in Atlanta or the surrounding area and want to know how you can recover fair compensation for your injuries, call Brauns Law, PC for help. Drivers have a duty to drive safely near pedestrians, and if they fail to do so, an injured […]

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident which someone else caused, you could be entitled to recover compensation for related losses, including medical bills, lost income from time off work, and pain and suffering. Unlike motorists, who can depend on safety features like seat belts and air bags to protect them from the force […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 5,977 pedestrians died in traffic-related accidents in 2017, or one pedestrian fatality every 88 minutes. Pedestrian accidents tend to be more severe and more fatal than other traffic-related accidents because pedestrians have no protection from the force of a collision. Safety features, including airbags, seat belts, and […]

It happens in an instant. One moment you’re picking up coffee, and the next, first responders surround you. Unfortunately, recovering insurance compensation after a pedestrian accident is far from as instantaneous. Negligent drivers may flee the scene, deny liability, or blame the victim. Insurers often demand extensive medical records and delay payment during pedestrian accident […]

Due to causing serious injuries such as broken hips or traumatic brain injuries, pedestrian accidents often have life-altering consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that traffic crashes kill nearly 6,000 pedestrians and injure another 140,000 each year. Due to motor vehicles’ inherent weight and sturdiness, non-occupants are 50 percent more likely […]

ATLANTA, GA – According to The Atlanta Journal- Constitution the driver of black Mercedes struck and injured a child around the 3000 block of Delmar Lane in northwest Atlanta around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Investigators say they have no physical description of the female driver and that she fled the scene shortly after hitting the […]

Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer walks you thru Georgia’s pedestrian laws and tells you what they mean about your situation. Many drivers don’t understand.

New CDC study puts pedestrian fatalities at 2.5% higher than the percentage of pedestrian trips in the United States.

Do you enjoy walking around town? Learn who is at greatest risk and the causes of pedestrian crashes due to negligent drivers.