Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Poor Driving Behaviors That Cause Pedestrian Accidents

Drivers like to blame pedestrians for any accidents they are involved in. They say things like “they just walked into the road” or “they weren’t paying attention.” The auto insurance companies representing these drivers are quick to pass the blame to the pedestrian, too. But the truth is usually the opposite.

After an investigation, the causes of many pedestrian accidents are revealed to be some sort of motorist negligence. Our law firm knows how to look for evidence that shows the driver who hit you was negligent, too.

Forms of motorist negligence that cause pedestrian accidents include:

• Distracted driving: A driver on their cellphone has no idea what is going on around them. Anyone in the area will be at risk of being hit, and pedestrians are at the highest risk of suffering a catastrophic injury.
• Drunk driving: Alcohol or drug use and driving do not mix. Impaired drivers have worse reaction times, poor distance and speed judgment abilities, and cannot keep their vehicles driving in a straight line for long. All of these issues add up to cause a pedestrian accident far too often.
• Speeding: Breaking the speed limit is a surefire way to put others in danger. Pedestrians who enter the street when it appears safe to cross can be caught unaware of a speeding vehicle, which will approach them much faster than they realize.
• Failing to stop at crosswalks: It is crucial for all drivers to come to a complete stop at a red light intersection and look for pedestrians. Many pedestrian accidents are caused by drivers who roll through the crosswalk to make a right turn because they assume no pedestrians are around.

When Pedestrians Don’t Have the Right-of-Way

When you were learning how to drive, you were probably told that “pedestrians always have the right-of-way.” This is not a legal truth, though. It is just something that drivers are told to reinforce the idea that all motorists need to be extremely careful around pedestrians.

The reality is that pedestrians don’t always have the right-of-way. They need to follow the rules of the road like motorists, bicyclists, and other parties. As such, we have to investigate your accident to see if you could be pinned with some liability for it. We can also take steps to ensure that any liability placed on you is minimized as much as possible.

Pedestrians can be liable for an accident if they:

• Entered a crosswalk against the crosswalk’s instructions.
• Walked in the street when a sidewalk was immediately available.
• Stepped into the road without looking for oncoming traffic.
• Walked along a highway with strict no pedestrian rules.

In Georgia, you must be less than 50% liable for your damages to have a valid claim against another party. Through our investigation, we can seek to drop your liability as much as possible and, at the least, below 50%.

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The Roth Firm, LLC is standing by to help you with your difficult case. Our Atlanta pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to hear all the details of what happened and progress your claim in pursuit of full compensation. Whether you are owed $100,000 or $1,000,000, we are the legal team you can trust to guide and represent you!

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