When a careless or reckless driver hits a pedestrian, the victim usually suffers severe injuries and incurs significant expenses and losses. Under Georgia law, injured pedestrians can hold the negligent driver responsible and recover compensation to cover the cost of their care.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our team provides focused attention and resources to a small number of clients. When you hire us, you can trust that our legal team knows your story and your recovery goals.
You can talk to our team today for free. Contact us to learn how our Columbus personal injury lawyer can help you build a case and pursue fair compensation based on your pedestrian accident injuries.
How Our Columbus Attorney Approaches Pedestrian Injury Cases
Attorney Dwayne Brown and his team at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown care deeply about our clients’ well-being. We develop close relationships with the pedestrian accident victims we represent in Columbus, learning as much as possible about how their accidents have changed their lives and continue to affect them. We know serious injuries can change your life goals, outlook, and even relationships. We are here to provide personalized attention and support so that you can try to reclaim what you have lost.
When you trust our legal team with your case, you can expect us to check in on your progress, both your physical healing and emotional recovery. We will ensure you are seeing the right doctors and receiving the treatment and therapy you need. If necessary, we can suggest seeing another doctor or specialist for a second opinion and can even recommend physicians and mental health professionals.
While you focus on your health and well-being, we will build your personal injury claim. While we investigate what happened and gather compelling evidence to support a fair settlement, we will also:
- Be available to you when you need us
- Answer your questions promptly
- Provide regular case updates
- Remain focused on your needs and your best interests
- Provide the knowledge you need to understand the process
- Ensure you have the facts so that you can make the best decisions for you
As our settlements and court awards show, we have a 30-year history of recovering the best possible compensation for our clients through negotiations and litigation. In one recent pedestrian accident case, we worked in collaboration with another firm to represent the children of a pedestrian accident victim fatally struck by a delivery truck. We secured over $6,000,000 for the family.
Our attorney represents clients on contingency. We do not charge anything upfront. Instead, you only pay after we close the case and recover compensation for you. Contact us for your free case consultation to learn more.
Our Columbus Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Identifies the Liable Party in Your Collision
Our personal injury attorney knows that pedestrian accidents are more likely in areas of Columbus where there is heavy foot traffic paired with significant vehicular traffic, such as at busy intersections, sidewalks, and crosswalks. Some examples include:
- Downtown Columbus: Pedestrians are constantly crossing downtown streets, whether going to work, a restaurant, a concert, or another event. Heavy vehicle traffic, especially during rush hour, increases the risk of pedestrian accidents.
- US-27 Alt: Also known as Manchester Expressway, this area has several shopping centers and other businesses, which bring heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic together. One of the most dangerous areas is near Gateway Walmart, where WTVM recently reported a teenager died in a pedestrian versus car collision.
- Near the College Campus: The area on and around Columbus State University has a lot of pedestrian traffic, although campus police are taking steps to educate drivers and reduce the risk for pedestrians.
- Near Local Schools: Despite strict patrolling of school zones, those walking to and from local schools are at risk of injury. These accidents are especially common during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal when vehicle traffic is heaviest.
- Residential Neighborhoods: reports on pedestrian accidents in residential neighborhoods often cite poor visibility and lacking pedestrian infrastructure as contributing factors. Neighborhoods rarely have the same sidewalks and crosswalks as other areas of town.
Any time pedestrians and motorists intersect—usually at crosswalks and intersections—there is a risk of an accident. Often, motorists fail to see pedestrians or make careless mistakes behind the wheel. Many of the same actions that lead to truck accidents and motorcycle accidents also cause pedestrian collisions.
Causes of these accidents include drivers who:
- Fail to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk when turning
- Fail to stop for a traffic sign or signal
- Do not look for pedestrians when leaving a parking space or parking lot
- Fail to follow traffic laws relating to crosswalks and pedestrian traffic
Significant contributing factors to these accidents include speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, heavy traffic, bad weather, and complex intersections.
Our pedestrian accident lawyer understands the causes of these collisions and how to build a claim against the negligent motorist who violated traffic laws and caused the crash. We can hold the at-fault driver legally accountable, seeking fair compensation for our client from the driver’s auto liability insurance company.
We frequently meet with clients who suffer serious, traumatic injuries while they continue to undergo care in a nearby hospital or rehabilitation facility. Many pedestrian accident victims in Columbus are hospitalized at Piedmont Columbus Regional-Midtown. The Georgia Trauma Foundation classifies this facility as a Level II trauma center. We are also familiar with other local facilities, including:
- St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
- Piedmont Columbus Regional-Northside
When injuries are catastrophic, and additional specialized care is necessary, we can meet with clients undergoing treatment or rehabilitation. Contact us today for your free consultation.
Our Columbus Pedestrian Accident Attorney Seeks Maximum Compensation for Every Client
When a pedestrian accident victim is hit by a car, they have little protection from the forces of the collision. This impact could leave them with life-long injuries and impairments, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or spinal cord injuries (SCI). When our attorney represents them, the goal is to recover the money they need for the medical care they require, avoid undue financial stress, and pay their bills despite being out of work.
We identify and catalog the expenses and losses they incurred, work with experts to understand their future care costs, and take steps to document any other related losses. This process allows us to seek fair compensation based on their case. Through negotiation or litigation, we seek to recover damages that include:
- Pain and suffering losses
- Medical bills and support costs, current and future
- Income losses for missed work
- Diminished earning capacity for lasting disabilities
- Personal property replacement for damaged items
- Related expenses, such as travel costs for getting specialty care or rehabilitation
- Wrongful death damages for families whose loved ones died from Columbus pedestrian accident injuries
Our Columbus Attorney Will Manage All Parts of Your Pedestrian Accident Case
When you hire our Columbus injury lawyer to manage your case, you can count on our legal team to manage all necessary steps and navigate the legal process while you focus your attention on your physical and emotional health.
From the day you hire us, we will protect your rights and keep your best interests as the primary focus of our work. We will investigate your accident, taking the necessary steps to build a convincing case against the at-fault driver. The evidence we would secure may include:
- The police report from responding law enforcement
- Statements from eyewitnesses
- Video of the crash, when available
- Photos from the accident scene
- Accident reconstruction
- Your relevant medical records
- Expert testimony about your prognosis and future care needs
- Documentation of your damages, such as bills and receipts
Once we have the evidence to show the at-fault driver’s negligence caused your injuries, we can approach their insurance company and demand fair compensation. We often settle these cases, but we will litigate if necessary to recover the money you deserve based on your case’s facts.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Columbus Pedestrian Accident Case?
The statute of limitations that applies in a pedestrian accident lawsuit is O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. This statute generally gives you two years from the collision date to file the complaint and begin your lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
You should get started on your case as soon as possible. Our attorney can begin the same day as your accident, preserving evidence to support your claim for maximum compensation.
Some accident victims struggle to prove their case because crucial evidence disappears before their attorney can preserve it. This could include key statements from eyewitnesses or video of the collision from a nearby business or traffic camera.
Our Columbus Pedestrian Accident Team Provides Free Consultations
You can discuss your case with a team member from the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today at no cost to you or your family. We offer free case reviews so that you can learn more about your legal options and how our Columbus pedestrian accident lawyer can help.
Contact us today to speak with our team about your case.
