When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, the results can be catastrophic. Pedestrian accidents are one of the most serious types of accidents and usually result in serious harm to the individual(s) involved. Injuries can be anything from spinal chord injuries, to concussions, to the loss of limbs. Unfortunately these accidents occur all too often in large cities such as Atlanta. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident do not hesitate to contact an Atlanta pedestrian accident attorney that will fight for your rights and get you on the road to recovery.

A pedestrian accident is any person on foot who has been injured after being involved in a car accident crash. Pedestrians are often hit while walking, running, jogging, hiking, or just standing. In 2009, over 4,000 pedestrians were killed and around 59,000 were injured in traffic crashes. Data has yet to be published for 2010 pedestrian accident statistics. Being hit by a car while walking around a street is something you would think would never happen to you and unfortunately these accidents can be life changing or even life ending. While often times these types of pedestrian accidents cannot be avoided, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings while on the streets, especially in busy areas where traffic numbers are high. Cities like Atlanta that have a large population and have a lot of traffic on the roads are obviously the most dangerous.

If you have been injured or a family member has been killed and the fault was another person or company, it would be in your best interest to speak a a lawyer and get sound legal advice. There is a statute of limitations on personal injury claims so there is a time limit on how long you can wait before filing a claim.