Atlanta crosswalk fatality attorney
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Atlanta crosswalk fatality attorney
Atlanta crosswalk fatality attorney
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents in Atlanta occur at an alarming rate. Statistics indicate that every year, more than 1,500 such accidents occur, and these accidents lead to more than 1,300 injuries and more than 100 fatalities. These overall numbers have remained relatively steady in recent years, and there is no indication that they will decline.
In addition to the overall statistics, the numbers regarding crosswalk accidents in Atlanta are also extremely troubling. Of those people who are injured in Atlanta pedestrian accidents, more than 800 of them occur when someone is crossing a road. These constitute Atlanta crosswalk accidents, and in addition to the number of injuries that result from these incidents, 83 of the fatalities that occur in Atlanta also take place while someone is crossing the road.
It should come as no surprise that the volume of Atlanta pedestrian accidents is much higher during the daylight hours, but the percentage of these accidents that leads to serious harm is higher at night. Almost 900 people are injured in Atlanta pedestrian accidents on an annual basis during daylight hours, while less than 600 are harmed at night. However, more than 80 people are killed during darkness while approximately 20 are killed during the day.
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents in Atlanta occur at an alarming rate. Statistics indicate that every year, more than 1,500 such accidents occur, and these accidents lead to more than 1,300 injuries and more than 100 fatalities. These overall numbers have remained relatively steady in recent years, and there is no indication that they will decline.
In addition to the overall statistics, the numbers regarding crosswalk accidents in Atlanta are also extremely troubling. Of those people who are injured in Atlanta pedestrian accidents, more than 800 of them occur when someone is crossing a road. These constitute Atlanta crosswalk accidents, and in addition to the number of injuries that result from these incidents, 83 of the fatalities that occur in Atlanta also take place while someone is crossing the road.
It should come as no surprise that the volume of Atlanta pedestrian accidents is much higher during the daylight hours, but the percentage of these accidents that leads to serious harm is higher at night. Almost 900 people are injured in Atlanta pedestrian accidents on an annual basis during daylight hours, while less than 600 are harmed at night. However, more than 80 people are killed during darkness while approximately 20 are killed during the day.
Atlanta crosswalk fatality attorney - Damages and Comparative Negligence
Generally, the person that harmed a pedestrian was negligent, and would entitle the pedestrian to obtain damages that compensate him or her for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering among other forms of compensation. However, there are situations where both a pedestrian and a motorist are at fault for an accident.
When this situation arises, Atlanta uses what's known as the pure' comparative negligence standard. In these cases, the court will decide which party is responsible for which percentage of the total fault, and if the defendant is liable for any of the harm the plaintiff's damages are reduced by the amount that he or she was also negligent. These cases tend to arise when a pedestrian was crossing against traffic or suddenly darted into the street without much of an opportunity for the motorist to avoid the collision.
Generally, the person that harmed a pedestrian was negligent, and would entitle the pedestrian to obtain damages that compensate him or her for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering among other forms of compensation. However, there are situations where both a pedestrian and a motorist are at fault for an accident.
When this situation arises, Atlanta uses what's known as the pure' comparative negligence standard. In these cases, the court will decide which party is responsible for which percentage of the total fault, and if the defendant is liable for any of the harm the plaintiff's damages are reduced by the amount that he or she was also negligent. These cases tend to arise when a pedestrian was crossing against traffic or suddenly darted into the street without much of an opportunity for the motorist to avoid the collision.
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For over 10 years I have helped people injured or disabled. I have represented injured clients and I have prior experience representing insurance companies against injury claims. Having experienced both sides of injury cases, I know how to best help you with your personal claim.
For over 10 years I have helped people injured or disabled. I have represented injured clients and I have prior experience representing insurance companies against injury claims. Having experienced both sides of injury cases, I know how to best help you with your personal claim.
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Atlanta, GA 30339
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