Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The Baer Law Firm understands how a pedestrian accident can turn your life upside down. You may be dealing with severe physical injuries, emotional distress, medical bills, and lost wages. The Baer Law Firm can be part of the team that helps you get your life back on track after such a traumatic event.

This page outlines how an Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer from The Baer Law Firm can step in to support you if those responsible for your injuries have left you facing the consequences alone. Our attorneys are here to ensure you get the MAXIMUM compensation you are due for your unique incident.

Pedestrian Accidents & Injury Attorneys Serving Georgia

Attorney Bryan Baer at The Baer Law Firm understands how a pedestrian accident can throw your life into chaos. You may be coping with severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, medical bills, and lost income. The Baer Law Firm can be part of the team that helps you get your life back on track after such a devastating incident.

The Baer Law Firm serves all of Metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Our office is located at 1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 401, Atlanta, GA 30309. If you or a family member were seriously injured through the negligence or actions of another, contact The Baer Law Firm at 404.THE.BAER to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation.

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“The Baer firm came highly recommended after I was struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian. My injuries required surgery and months of rehabilitation. Bryan’s professional and empathic approach helped me to develop a foundation of trust with him and took a lot of the pressure off me, which allowed me to focus on my physical healing. He is deeply knowledgeable of personal injury and always took time to explain the law in detail whenever I expressed questions or concerns. Bryan and his staff were also very personable, he would often call just to check on me and I never felt reservations about contacting him as well. In the end, The Baer firm worked extremely hard on my case and I am pleased with the settlement that I received. Bryan Baer and his staff made me feel like a person and not a case number, I would highly recommend them but hope that I will never have to.”
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Why You Should Hire The Baer Law Firm for Your Bicycle Injury Claim

The Baer Law Firm Founder Bryan Baer is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for securing settlements or judgments exceeding $1,000,000, and has been rated 10.0 Superb on Avvo®. Bryan has been recognized as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® from 2015 to 2024, a distinction reserved for the top attorneys in the state.

Baer was honored as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ from 2010 to 2014, and he appeared on the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list in 2014. Bryan has also been named a National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer from 2014 to 2024 and selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators from 2017 to 2024.

Bryan’s additional accolades include being listed as one of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2013 and 2017 and receiving the title of “10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for multiple years. A distinguished speaker, Bryan is frequently invited to present at legal seminars and CLE courses, where he shares his expertise on trial strategies and maximizing damages after a pedestrian accident.

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The Number of Pedestrian Accidents Has Increased

Any type of accident where a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle almost always results in injury to the pedestrian. Sometimes the injuries are minor, such as scrapes and bruises, but some are more significant. The number of pedestrian fatalities gives some measure of how often a pedestrian is injured because only a fraction of those who suffer pedestrian accidents are killed.

According to state by state data, Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that 7,318 pedestrians were killed in 2023 in the 50 states and D.C. The GOHSG states that pedestrian deaths had increased by 60% over the prior five years. There is no reason to think that the percentage of pedestrian deaths will drop any time soon.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

The GOHSD stated that being distracted by cellphones is a major factor in the increase of pedestrian accidents. Also, the GOHSD report emphasized that pedestrians should always use crosswalks when they are available and look both ways before stepping out into the street.

In addition to these suggestions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report on pedestrian fatalities that gives tips to help avoid pedestrian accidents. These tips include:

• Pedestrians should walk on a sidewalk or on a path when there is one.
• Pedestrians should avoid using not only cellphones but any electronic devices that would cause them not to watch the road carefully and listen for traffic.
• If there isn’t a sidewalk or a path, pedestrians should walk facing traffic to avoid pedestrian accidents.
• Pedestrians should be especially cautious at night because neither pedestrians nor drivers can see as well as in the daytime.
• Pedestrians should make eye contact with approaching drivers. They should never assume that a driver sees them.
• Drivers expect to see pedestrians in crosswalks, so that is where pedestrians should cross the street.
• If there isn’t a crosswalk, pedestrians should watch carefully for a gap in traffic to allow safe crossing, and keep watching while crossing.
• Pedestrians should wear bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night.
• Pedestrians should keep in mind that being under the influence of alcohol or drugs slows reflexes and impairs judgment.

Drivers’ Responsibilities

Drivers have responsibilities to prevent pedestrian accidents, too. In fact, given that cars weigh several thousand pounds and travel much faster than a pedestrian walks, drivers should take extra care to prevent pedestrian accidents. The NHTSA report offered these safety tips to drivers:

• Drivers should look for pedestrians everywhere, not just where drivers expect them to be. This is especially true when lighting is bad, such as at dawn, dusk or night, and in poor weather
• Drivers should always come to a full stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, looking especially for children who tend to dart around and often don’t cross the street where they should.
• For the same reason, drivers should never pass vehicles that have stopped at a crosswalk. There could be pedestrians crossing the street who are not visible to the driver wanting to pass.
• It is especially important to look for pedestrians while turning because pedestrians might abruptly step into the vehicle’s path.
• Speed is a factor in pedestrian accidents and in the extent of injury. Drivers should follow the speed limit.
• Extra care should be taken when driving by a school, neighborhood or park where children might be present.
• Driving drunk or intoxicated is a crime and could result in a pedestrian accident.

Contact The Baer Law Firm Today!

If you or a loved one is seriously injured as a result of a pedestrian accident, you need to hire an experienced attorney. Attorney Bryan Baer at The Baer Law Firm is one of the few injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia with extensive knowledge and expertise in this area to obtain results victims deserve. Call 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237) or fill out our online contact form so we may discuss your case in a free consultation.