Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

A jack-o-lanternIt’s almost that spooky time of year again when kids put on their most frightening costumes and go door-to-door trick-or-treating. Also, some kids wear black clothing, which makes it harder for drivers to see them. Therefore, you need to take precautions during this scary and festive holiday.  

With all the candy, creepy masks, and spine-chilling decorations grabbing a kid’s attention, he or she might not be as careful as they should be. As a result, this hair-raising time of the fall season can also lead to pedestrian accidents and fatalities. Therefore, if you’re a parent, you need to make sure special care is taken when your kid is trick-or-treating or attending a Halloween party.

Pedestrian Fatalities: What One Study Revealed

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Drivers, however, also have a duty to use reasonable care while on roads and highways. Pedestrians may not be clearly visible to drivers during poor weather conditions. Also, pedestrians are more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death due to being struck by an automobile. Contact Slappey & Sadd, LLC today at 888-474-9616 if you have suffered injuries during an accident. 

Liability in Pedestrian Accidents 

Pedestrians may suffer injuries under many different circumstances. Drivers operating trucks, scooters, passenger vehicles, and bicycles can all cause accidents involving pedestrians. A driver who strikes a pedestrian may be liable under the same principles relevant to other personal injury cases. 

A jack-o-lanternHalloween is a very fun and festive time, especially for families. From dressing up in costumes to going trick-or-treating, both children and parents have a lot to look forward to every October 31st.

However, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers associated with celebrating Halloween. Walking around dimly lit neighborhoods at night wearing dark colors and masks can greatly increase a pedestrian’s chances of getting injured. To help keep your family safe, follow these safety recommendations. If someone in your family is injured, call us today to speak with an Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer.

Walk Safely

A city crosswalkPedestrian accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence. Because of this, it’s important to know what to do when it happens. Following the right steps can greatly help your case.

In addition to taking the actions described in this article, you should always contact an Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer if you’ve been involved in a accident.

Remain Calm and Seek Medical Attention

An illustration of a witch riding on a broomEvery October 31st, children and adults throughout the Atlanta area put on costumes and head out to celebrate Halloween. This spooky and fun holiday often involves trick-or-treating, attending parties, or just heading out on the town to celebrate. 

Unfortunately, Halloween festivities also significantly increase the risk of pedestrian accidents, particularly to children. In fact, according to statistics published by ProtectAmerica, children are twice as likely to be killed in an accident involving a motor vehicle on Halloween than any other night of the year. Thankfully, the Atlanta personal injury lawyers at Slappey & Sadd are standing by to help.

What Makes Halloween Night Dangerous?

People crossing the street in a crosswalkDeKalb County officials have recently announced a campaign to make DeKalb County safer for pedestrians. According to state officials, there were almost 2,500 pedestrian injuries and 125 fatalities from 2014 to 2018 in DeKalb County, making it the second most dangerous county in the state of Georgia for pedestrians. The campaign is focused on identifying potential hazards and find solutions to address them. 

Slappey & Sadd works with injured pedestrians in DeKalb County and across the state of Georgia to help them get the compensation they deserve. Founded in 1992, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience you need for a successful claim. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, give us a call at 888-474-9616 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with one of our pedestrian accident attorneys today. 

Dangerous Roads Identified in DeKalb County

Children getting on a school busBelieve it or not, it’s that time of year when kids return to school. This means more traffic during rush hour and school buses traveling our roads. While it can be an exciting time of year, it’s important to recognize the potential dangers. 

The personal injury attorneys at Slappey & Sadd have been helping accident victims in the Atlanta area and across the state of Georgia since 1992. No matter what kind of accident you’ve been in, we have the experience and knowledge to help you get the compensation you deserve. If you’d like to discuss your case with one of our personal injury attorneys, call us at 404-255-6677 or visit us online to schedule a free consultation.  

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

An empty city crosswalkGeorgia pedestrian accidents can occur in a variety of different locations, from parking lots and parking garages to sidewalks and crosswalks. In many instances, these accidents occur because a motor vehicle driver operates a vehicle in a careless or reckless manner, striking the pedestrian and causing him or her to fall and suffer injures.

Since pedestrians do not have an outer shell or covering around them, upon impact, they are likely to strike the ground violently and can suffer broken bones, traumatic head injuries, soft tissue injuries, and spinal cord injuries.

Fortunately, if you or a loved one has suffered any of these injuries in an accident, you might be eligible to recover damages. At Slappey & Sadd, our skilled legal team has been representing victims of pedestrian accidents throughout the State of Georgia for many years. Our lawyers regularly handle pedestrian accident cases in Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Richmond County, Troup County, Walton County, and Whitfield County.

Many A man with a suit hold a piece of paper that says "lawsuit"people think of personal injury attorneys purely in terms of car accident cases. The truth is that a personal injury attorney can help you in any situation where you have been injured through someone else’s fault. Serious injuries can have life-altering consequences. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you protect your future by seeking fair compensation for your injuries and other losses.

Unintentional Torts: Cases Involving Negligence

Personal injury attorneys handle tort cases – cases that involve an action or failure to act that resulted in harm to another person. Tort cases are civil cases, which means that the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment in order to receive compensation for their losses and injuries.

A silhouette on a man bending over holding his back.It’s quite common to hurt your back in an accident. Unfortunately, unless they experience a back injury that requires hospitalization, too many people ignore their back injury and assume that it will get better over time. They subsequently discover, often too late, that their injury is more serious than they thought and will require extensive medical treatment in order to make a full recovery.

Common Causes of Back Injuries

Back injuries can be caused in many different ways and sometimes in ways you wouldn’t expect. We’ve helped thousands of clients recover compensation from back injuries caused by the following accidents:

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