Pedestrian Accidents: Rights, Recovery, and Common Injuries

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the injuries are often catastrophic — broken bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury, and internal organ damage.

Common Causes

Pedestrian accidents often involve distracted drivers, failure to yield at crosswalks, speeding, driving under the influence, and poor visibility conditions. Drivers turning at intersections are a frequent cause of pedestrian collisions.

Who Is at Fault

While drivers generally have a duty to exercise reasonable care and watch for pedestrians, Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule. If the pedestrian is found partially at fault — for example, crossing outside a crosswalk — their recovery may be reduced accordingly.

What Compensation Is Available

Damages may include emergency room and hospital costs, surgery and rehabilitation, lost wages, future medical care, pain and suffering, and permanent disability or disfigurement. Do Law Office helps pedestrian accident victims identify all available insurance coverage and pursue maximum recovery.