Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrian accident injuries are very common. Once every two hours, a pedestrian is killed in an accident. Every 7 minutes, a pedestrian is injured in an auto accident. Pedestrian accidents commonly occur because car drivers are not constantly looking out for walkers and runners. Pedestrian accidents result in very severe injuries that cause large financial losses to the victims. Damages can include, but are not limited to medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. It should also be noted that the spouse of the injured person may also recover for the loss of the services of his or her spouse.

With regard to recovered damages, the insurance company will attempt to limit the amount of money recovered by the injured party. The insurance company will take recorded statements from the injured, any witnesses, take photographs, get the police report and try to ascertain the extent of the injuries suffered by the pedestrian. This sequence of events will usually occur within a week of the accident, most within 24 hours of the accident.

Injured pedestrians should be very wary of insurance company tactics. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, please contact the Angell Law Firm get assistance with your claim.

When a person is injured in the pedestrian accident, it can take months to find out the extent of their injuries. The injuries could have the potential to leave the pedestrian permanently disabled for life. The best to determine all injuries is to have a assessment done by a certified physician. Some insurance companies will try to settle the claim quickly to avoid paying for future medical expenses. It is very important that injured pedestrians seek legal assistance with their claims in order to keep from falling for this tactic.

Under Georgia Law, you have two year to file a lawsuit for injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. In Georgia, motor vehicle operators are required to maintain liability insurance coverage for auto accidents, such as bodily injury liability insurance in the amount of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. These amounts may be insufficient to cover the claim of an injured person, very often the injured person must explore what other insurance is available to the responsible driver or the driver’s personal assets.

Establishing the value of a claim from a pedestrian accident is complicated. It involves assessing the type and scope of the injury, recoverable damages, and liability. Insurance companies have vast experience in evaluating personal injury claims from pedestrian accidents and will seek to obtain the lowest settlement possible. It is imperative to retain an attorney that is prepared to institute litigation on your behalf if the insurance company is unwilling to settle your claim for a fair value. Call Atlanta attorney Bryce Angell for a FREE consultation