Blog: Pedestrian Accident

A young driver is accused in a deadly pedestrian collision that killed a 14-year-old girl and injured two of her friends. Tanesha Williams and two of her friends, 16-year-old Benjamin Omozui and 14-year-old Brianna Rowell, were walking home from Stone Mountain High School on Wednesday, January 20th. A fellow student, 17-year-old Shaheed Saunders, lost control of his …

An Emory University student was seriously injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on North Decatur Road. The Atlanta pedestrian accident happened at about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13. Olivia D’Angelo was trying to cross North Decatur Road at Emory Village near the main entrance to Emory University. She was struck by a blue SUV at the corner …

Emotional Impact of a Gwinnett County Pedestrian Accident I Georgia Pedestrian Accident Attorney After suffering a traumatic Georgia pedestrian accident due to the negligence or even recklessness of a motor vehicle operator, it is natural to experience a flood of conflicting and overwhelming emotions. The emotional impact of a Gwinnett County pedestrian accident may require months, if …

Four thousand and ninety-two people lost their lives to pedestrian accidents in 2009. An additional 59,000 pedestrians were injured.  Almost three-quarters of these accidents took place in urban areas, and Atlanta is near the top of the list.  Nationwide, Atlanta ranks tenth for pedestrian accidents. Some pedestrian accidents occur because of poor road design; others occur because …

The causes of child pedestrian accidents vary from one case to another. While the actions of the child may be the cause in some cases, in others it may be a motorist’s negligence.   If your child was the victim of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, compensation to cover damages stemming from his or her injuries may be …

Pedestrian accidents occur more frequently in inclement weather when it is difficult for vehicles to stop.  Snow and ice on streets, sidewalks and crosswalks increase the likelihood of pedestrian accidents. Distracted driving or distracted walking can contribute to such accidents. If you are injured a Clayton County pedestrian accident attorney at Shane Smith Law can review the …

When the walk sign lights up and you step off the curb to cross the crosswalk, you may assume that you are safe. However, many drivers of motor vehicles drive drowsy, distracted, or drunk and sometimes fail to see pedestrians – even in crosswalks. When this occurs, pedestrians typically find themselves thrown against the hard …

A third-grader is in critical condition after being hit by a truck at a school bus stop.   The Georgia pedestrian accident occurred on Tuesday, , shortly after 7 a.m. in front of the victim’s residence on the 1300 block of Mesena Road in Thomson.  Eight-year-old Cassius Walker was waiting for his school bus to pick him up and …

Common Violations Georgia Drivers May or May Not Be Committing When It Comes to Pedestrians Unfortunately, not every single driver in Georgia understands what rights pedestrians have and the responsibilities drivers have in Georgia. This article will discuss and clarify some common misconceptions that drivers and pedestrians may have about the relationship between drivers and …

As fall approaches and classes begin, many school-age children will start walking to and from school on a daily basis. Walking to school can be an economical a healthy way to commute, but also carries with it an inherent risk of injury. Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injury to the people involved, most often to …

Now that school is back in session, it’s important to highlight the need for pedestrian safety in and around school zones. Unfortunately, Georgia pedestrian accidents involving children occur each year around schools in the following areas: Crosswalks Parking lots School bus stops School bus loading and unloading zones Time after time, these child-pedestrian accident injuries …

If you were injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, you may be worried about being able to pay for your medical expenses. Consulting with a personal injury law firm in Peachtree City can be helpful when exploring the options that may be available.  How Uninsured Motorist Coverage May Help in a Hit and Run Accident  Even …