404.The.Baer (404.843.2237)
Smyrna Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering, leaving you with serious injuries, emotional trauma, and unexpected financial burdens. Whether it’s medical bills, lost wages, or long-term rehabilitation, the aftermath of being hit by a vehicle can be overwhelming. At The Baer Law Firm, we understand how devastating these accidents can be and are here to help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
This page outlines how our Smyrna pedestrian accident lawyers can help you if those responsible for your accident have left you dealing with the aftermath alone. Our attorneys are here to help ensure you get the MAXIMUM compensation available for your injuries and pain & suffering.
Smyrna Crosswalk & Sidewalk Injury Attorney
Attorney Bryan Baer at The Baer Law Firm understands how suffering accident can throw your life into chaos. You may be facing 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 event.
The Baer Law Firm serves Smyrna and the surrounding areas, with our office conveniently located at 1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 401, Atlanta, GA 30309. If you or a family member were seriously injured due to 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 Pedestrian 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.
Serious Pedestrian Accidents Are A Growing Problem
Like everywhere else in the country, Smyrna’s streets are becoming much more dangerous. Overall, the number of serious pedestrian accidents has sharply increased in the past decade to 40-year highs.
Reasons for the spike in pedestrian accident fatalities include:
- An increase in distracted driving, where motorists do not see pedestrians because they do not have their eyes on the road
- Larger-sized cars, which cause more serious injuries when they strike a pedestrian
- A surge in reckless driving, as motorists adopted dangerous habits during the pandemic and kept them
- More pedestrians on the roads because they do not want to use their own cars
Why Smyrna Streets Are So Dangerous For Pedestrians
There are numerous dangerous streets for pedestrians in the Smyrna area. Smyrna has extremely busy streets that are virtually impossible to cross under the best circumstances. Reckless and careless drivers make the situation far worse.
Recently, authorities have installed traffic cameras at the intersections at Cumberland Boulevard, Spring Road, East-West Connector, and South Cobb Drive. These are some of the most dangerous roads in the area and are the most difficult for pedestrians to cross. Unfortunately, these changes have not made things any safer for pedestrians, who take their safety into their own hands every time they cross the street.
Pedestrian Accident Compensation Could Be Higher
The amount of your pedestrian accident settlement check depends on the scope and extent of your injuries. Of course, the amount of insurance coverage that the driver is responsible for and you have (in case the driver does not have enough insurance) also determines how much money you can get.
Since you have likely suffered serious injury after being struck by a car, you would likely qualify for more money if you can prove that the other driver was to blame. However, you would first need to know how much to seek before you file a claim or lawsuit.
Your pedestrian accident compensation could include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional distress
If a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident, your family would be paid for the damages that you suffered from the loss of a family member.
Insurance Companies May Try To Blame You
The insurance company also has a lot on the line in a pedestrian accident claim. If their driver was to blame for the accident, they could be on the hook for a lot of money. Accordingly, they will try to find any way possible to cut their own bill.
One favorite tactic that insurance companies use is to try to point the finger at the accident victim for what happened. Under Georgia law, you cannot receive any compensation if you were more than 50% to blame for the accident. If you were less than 50% to blame (but still bear some fault), your compensation would be reduced by the percentage of fault you bear.
Thus, the insurance company has every motivation to shift some, or all, of the blame to you. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer in Smyrna would need to defend you from any wrongful allegations about your own conduct.
How Our Pedestrian Accident Law Firm Can Help You
When you hire a pedestrian injury lawyer at The Baer Law Firm, we can do the following to help you recover full financial compensation for your injuries:
- Investigate your accident and gather evidence that proves negligence
- Identify all the responsible parties for your injuries
- Work with experts to estimate the value of your damages
- File the insurance claim(s) or lawsuit(s) on your behalf
- Negotiate the settlement(s) with the insurance company(ies) that fairly pays you for your injuries
- Take your case to court if the insurance company(ies) will not pay what they owe you
Contact Our Pedestrian Injury Law Firm Today
Speak to the Smyrna pedestrian accident attorneys at The Baer Law Firm if you or a loved one have been injured in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk or while jogging. The last thing you want to do is get involved with the details of the legal process. Not only would it put you through stress that you do not need, but it would also cost you money. Contact The Baer Law Firm or call us at 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237). We will hold those responsible for your injuries by getting you the compensation that you deserve.
