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Pedestrian Accidents

• Use caution while walking: relying on electronic directions may cause pedestrian accidents.
• Safe kids: Tips for bicycling safely in metro Atlanta
• If you are in an Atlanta car crash, stay in your vehicle! This could save your life.

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Pedestrian Accidents

An Experienced Advocate for Georgia's Injured Pedestrians...

In April 2009 a Metro Atlanta Area woman was severely injured when she was hit by a car. She was trying to cross Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, a risk local pedestrians take every day to get to the local grocery store on this busy Georgia roadway.

In November 2008 a four-year-old girl died after being run over by a car on South Cobb Drive. She and her family were trying to reach the bus stop. Atlanta-area Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb counties had the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the state in 2006. 16 people died from pedestrian-vehicle collisions in each county that year.

Georgia's urban and suburban areas pose hazards for walkers and joggers trying to share the road with speeding cars and trucks. Busy and distracted commuters ignore crosswalks and put pedestrians at risk of injury or death.

The Metro Atlanta Area Law Offices of R. Shane Smith provide responsive and caring legal services for victims of pedestrian collisions and crosswalk injuries.

In vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, the pedestrian is obviously more vulnerable than the driver, and in fact many pedestrians involved in these accidents suffer severe injuries while the driver is unhurt.

If you were... 

• Hit in a crosswalk on Virginia Avenue
• Hit by a car in Douglasville and suffered a broken leg
• Run over by a bus in Scottdale
• Knocked down by a speeding truck on Highway 401 and suffered a head injury

Shane Smith can advocate for you. Even if the situation involves partial fault or hazardous conditions, you may be eligible to receive damages for your injuries.

You may have been told that you don't have a case, or that many lawyers won't take pedestrian accident cases. Some attorneys won't take these cases, but Shane Smith will.

Pedestrian accidents have serious consequences, including: 

• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia
• Huge medical bills

At the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith, we understand that an accident can disrupt your life and leave you feeling vulnerable. That's why as your attorney Shane Smith will educate and advise you about your options and give you the power to make the choices in your case.

Shane also understands that a lawyer's role is limited, and he can help you find the assistance you need beyond the courtroom. If you need to see a specialist or require continuing care for your injuries, we can use our contacts in the healthcare industry to get you the care you need, even if you don't have medical insurance.

If you were injured in a Metro Atlanta Area pedestrian accident or your loved one has been run over, hurt, or killed in a pedestrian-vehicle collision or crosswalk accident...

Please call 770-HURT-999 (770-487-8999) or fill out our online contact form and request one of our books for essential information that can help your case. Your Property Damage Plan of Action and The Georgia Car Wreck Guide provide valuable tips and facts for Georgia injury victims.

The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith serve the Metro Atlanta Area including the following Georgia cities, counties, and towns: Fulton County: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Union City. Clayton County. Henry County: Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, Stockbridge. Coweta County: Grantville, Haralson, Moreland, Newman, Sargent, Senoia, Sharpsburg, Turin, Raymond. Dekalb County: East Atlanta, Edgewood, East Lake, Candler Park, Kirkwood, Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain. Douglas County: Douglasville, Villa Rica. Muscogee County: Bibb City, Columbus City, Columbus, Custer Terrace, Fort Benning, Fortson, Midland, Upatoi. Baldwin County: Midway-Hardwick, Milledgeville. Clarke County: Athens, Winterville, Bogart. Gwinnett County: Auburn, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Norcross, Rest Haven, Snellville, Sugar Hill, Suwanee. Cobb County: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna. Spalding County: East Griffin, Experiment, Griffin, Orchard Hill, Sunny Side. Fayette County: Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Woolsey. Paulding County: Braswell, Dallas, Hiram. Forsyth County: Cumming, Coal Mountain, Chestatee, Big Creek, Midway. Cherokee County: Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, Woodstock. Chattahoochee County: Cusseta, Fort Benning South. Marion County: Buena Vista. Harris County: Hamilton, Pine Mountain, Shiloh, Waverly Hall, West Point.

Blog for Pedestrian Accidents

• Five-year-old’s death blamed on driver error
• Woodstock bicyclist killed in collision with van
• Pedestrian Struck by Ambulance in Villa Rica, Georgia

Library for Pedestrian Accidents:

• Use caution while walking: relying on electronic directions may cause pedestrian accidents.   
  Description: Electronic maps such as those provided by MapQuest, Google and portable GPS devices are a great way to avoid getting lost in unfamiliar areas. Even pedestrians with cell phones can download maps as they walk. However, a pedestrian accident lawsuit filed last month shows the value of double checking electronic directions. The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith represent victims of pedestrian traffic accidents in the metropolitan Atlanta area. If you have been injured while crossing a street, waiting for a bus or walking in your Atlanta neighborhood, call Attorney Shane smith at 770-HURT-999. We are here to protect your rights.
• Safe kids: Tips for bicycling safely in metro Atlanta   
  Description: Bicycling isn’t just fun, it is great exercise and it makes kids feel independent. But, bicycles used near streets are vehicles, not toys. Bicycle-car crashes can lead to serious injury and even death. The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith represent victims of traffic and pedestrian accidents in the metro Atlanta area. We care about the safety of your children, so we've compiled a list of bicycle safety tips. Accidents involving children can result in serious injury including broken bones, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries. This can lead to huge medical bills at a time when the parent must miss work to care for the child. If your child has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our office at 770-HURT-999. Even if your child is partially at fault, we may be able to help.
• If you are in an Atlanta car crash, stay in your vehicle! This could save your life.   
  Description: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about 16% of American pedestrian fatalities occur on freeways. Many times these accidents occur because the victim has left a disabled vehicle. Read this article and learn what you should do if your car is disabled on the highway. If you have been in an accident and need help, contact The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999.
• In Atlanta, walking can be bad for your health!   
  Description: Walking is an excellent way to lose weight, control your blood pressure, decrease your risk of a heart attack and stroke, raise your good cholesterol, avoid gallstone surgery and protect against hip fractures. But, if you live in Atlanta, these benefits don’t matter. In Atlanta, walking can be deadly. A recent ranking listed Atlanta as the nation's tenth most deadly city for pedestrians. If you have been injured while walking, or someone you love was run over and killed by a motor vehicle, contact the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith. We can help you deal with the insurance companies and get the settlement that you deserve. Call 1-770-HURT for a free evaluation of your pedestrian accident case.
• Pedestrians Are Still At Risk In Many Metro Atlanta Neighborhoods   
  Description: 185 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the Metro Atlanta Area between 1997 and 1998, a statistic that moved the nonprofit Surface Transportation Policy Project to name Atlanta the second most dangerous city for pedestrians in 2000.

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Case Results for Pedestrian Accidents:

• Griffin GA Girlfriend Run Over His Foot, Shane Smith settles with Ins.
• Attorney Handle Client Case that Slipped in a Food Store ATL GA
• Shane Smith Settle Case Client Slipped on wet floor Kroger Dekalb Cnty

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10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case

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