Any time you walk somewhere, there’s a risk you will be injured. If you happen to be hit by a vehicle and suffer a severe injury, you may be eligible to file a pedestrian accident claim in Georgia.
Pedestrian accidents can result in serious and life-changing consequences. In many cases, these incidents result in a large number of medical bills, lost wages, missed work, and accident victims typically can’t enjoy life like they once did.
Our Gainesville pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to help you get the best possible outcome for your case and situation. The first step is to give our team at Hines Law a call to discuss your case.
Have you suffered an injury during a pedestrian accident? If so, it’s not uncommon for insurance providers to try to blame you. Some insurance adjusters will argue that a pedestrian wasn’t following the established laws. They may also claim the pedestrian did not pay attention to their surroundings.
In some cases, it’s up to the accident victim to supply evidence that disproves these claims. Our legal team at Hines Law can help. Our team can also help with these important tasks:
Pedestrian accidents can be caused by many things. Figuring out who is at fault for these accidents often depends on things like a right-of-way. In many cases in Georgia, pedestrians have a right-of-way over vehicles. For example, pedestrians crossing the street at an intersection or crosswalk will have the right of way. Even though this is the case, pedestrians can’t step into the path of a vehicle that doesn’t have adequate time to miss them or come to a stop, even if they are in a pedestrian crossing.
Sometimes, after a pedestrian accident occurs, it’s not obvious who is at fault. In these cases, it’s often necessary to gather evidence that the driver was driving distracted, speeding, driving without lights at night, running a stop sign or red light, or was engaged in some other negligent act.
In these situations, evidence that is invaluable includes things like surveillance video from nearby businesses, eyewitness testimony, video from dashcams, evidence from the scene, and recorded statements. Our legal team will help secure the needed evidence to ensure we can prove that you were not a fault for the accident you were involved in.
Has someone else injured you with their vehicle as a pedestrian? If so, you can count on our legal team to help you recover compensation. Some of the damages we will help you recover include:
The amount of compensation you receive depends on your case and situation. Also, most pedestrian accident victims who hire our legal team can recover more for their accident case than those who do not have legal representation.
It doesn’t matter how careful you are; accidents can still happen. Remember, you can’t control the actions of motor vehicle drivers, the roads, or weather conditions. While this is true, you can take steps to help reduce the risk that you will be injured in a pedestrian accident. Some tips to help with this include:
If you are injured in a pedestrian accident in Gainesville that was not your fault, our legal team at Hines Law is here to help. The first step is to contact our legal services and schedule a free consultation. We will help ensure you get the compensation you deserve and that at-fault parties are held responsible for their actions.
