Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Johns Creek

The two-year window to bring a pedestrian claim

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, an injured pedestrian in Georgia has two years from the date of the collision to file a lawsuit. Waiting is a mistake, because the evidence in a pedestrian case is fragile. Video from businesses along the arterials is often recorded over within days, and a driver's account hardens the longer it goes unchallenged. We begin investigating immediately so the facts are preserved.

How the fifty percent bar can end a pedestrian claim

Georgia lets a driver's insurer argue that the pedestrian caused the crash, and at fifty percent that argument ends the case. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, a pedestrian found fifty percent or more at fault recovers nothing, while below that line the recovery is reduced by the pedestrian's share. Adjusters almost always claim the pedestrian stepped out suddenly or crossed where they should not have. We gather the evidence that shows the driver was the one who failed to look. Emory Johns Creek Hospital serves the area but does not carry a trauma-center designation, so the most severely injured are taken to a trauma center such as Wellstar North Fulton in Roswell or Grady Memorial in Atlanta, metro Atlanta's only Level I trauma center.

School zones, shopping districts, and river trails

The places people walk most in Johns Creek, the school zones at arrival and dismissal, the crossings near shopping centers, and the parks and trails along the Chattahoochee, are also where a distracted or hurried driver can cause catastrophic harm. We investigate the specific crossing, the signals, the lighting, and the driver's conduct to establish exactly how the collision happened.

Serving injured pedestrians across north Fulton and beyond

Our team represents injured pedestrians throughout the Johns Creek area, handling claims across Fulton, Gwinnett, and Forsyth counties. We serve people hurt in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Suwanee, Peachtree Corners, Cumming, Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Sandy Springs.

Reports, treatment, and filing your case

A pedestrian crash inside the city is investigated by the Johns Creek Police Department, which prepares the official report, and one in the unincorporated county by the Fulton County Police Department. We help you obtain your report and records, and when a fair settlement cannot be reached, we file your lawsuit in Fulton County State Court, with high-value claims heard in Fulton County Superior Court.

Contact a Johns Creek pedestrian injury attorney

If a driver's carelessness left you injured, you deserve dedicated legal help. Call (844) 876-4357 for a free, confidential case review. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Speak with a Johns Creek pedestrian accident attorney

Common questions

I was struck in a crosswalk near a shopping center. Who is responsible?

A driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk is usually responsible, and in some cases the design or operation of the crossing can share responsibility. We investigate both the driver's conduct and the layout where you were struck.

I was hit crossing a wide road where the nearest crosswalk was far away. Does that hurt my case?

Not necessarily. When crossings are spread far apart on a busy arterial, that design is part of why pedestrians cross where they do, and a driver still has a duty to watch for people on foot. We examine the road and the driver's conduct to establish liability.

What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?

If the driver was uninsured, we look to the uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, which can apply even when you were injured on foot rather than in your vehicle. We review every policy that might respond to your injuries.