Pedestrian Accidents
What Damages Can I Recover After a Pedestrian Accident in Georgia?
Auto-pedestrian accidents are notorious for having catastrophic consequences for the pedestrians involved, who are far less protected than motorists in the event of a collision. Injuries are typically severe and in some tragic cases, prove to be fatal. Paying for treatment can end up being prohibitively expensive for accident victims, which can be doubly… Read More »
Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-75 In Calhoun
A tragic accident on I-75 in Calhoun, Georgia, resulted in the death of a 78-year-old pedestrian, Oscar George Washam. The incident occurred on a Saturday, around noon, when Washam, having parked his vehicle on the right shoulder of the interstate, was attempting to secure a loose pipe on a camper trailer. He was in… Read More »
Types Of Insurance Coverage Available To Pedestrian Accident Victims In Georgia
Pedestrian accidents, even when they occur at relatively low speeds, almost always result in serious blunt force injuries for the pedestrian, who doesn’t have the benefit of seatbelts and airbags, or even a barrier between themselves and the vehicle. While recovering compensation from the at-fault drivers who cause these accidents isn’t always easy, it… Read More »
Types Of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise across the country. They are also becoming more dangerous, as revealed by a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which stated that one pedestrian is killed every 75 minutes in the U.S. There were also a further 104,000 emergency department visits by pedestrians,… Read More »
Georgia Ranked As One Of Most Dangerous States For Pedestrians
According to a report recently published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian accident-related fatalities have increased significantly nationwide over the last two years. For instance, in the first six months of 2021 alone, 3,441 people were struck and killed in pedestrian-vehicle accidents, a statistic that represents a 17 percent increase from the same… Read More »
