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In this article we are going to be talking about how pedestrians in Georgia get in the way of car accidents and how it can be avoided. It is reported that 10% pedestrians were killed in car crashes during 2015-2016. These pedestrian accidents could occur for a number of reasons, bit in many cases it is the driver of a vehicle who is at fault. Legal action can be taken by the pedestrian or the loved ones of the pedestrian who may have been severely injured or killed by the crash, against the driver of the vehicle. A wrongful death claim can be filed in this case depending on the nature of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian at the time of the car crash. A pedestrian accident claim can be filed at a Georgia pedestrian accident injury lawyer …show more content…

But in most cases it is the drivers who are actually at fault when an accident occurs due to negligence on their part. The driver at fault for an accident then has to pay compensation to the plaintiff for medical costs, injuries sustained and emotional distress. In this case a car accident lawyer can assist the injured pedestrian in order to seek compensation. Since a pedestrian who has been hit has nothing to protect his/herself by the impact of a collision, unlike a car driver who is shielded by the vehicle and safety belt. This would therefore lead to very serious and severe injuries sustained to the pedestrian or even cause death as a result of the pedestrian accident. The amount of compensation is decided on the severity of the pedestrian car accident. A pedestrian accident is not discussed as much as other forms of accident like a motorcycle or a car accident. A person who is merely walking or even jogging could be struck by a vehicle that passes by. Usually in this case, the injuries sustained to the pedestrian is quite serious. This could be taken as a wrongful death as a person’s body is not armed to handle such an impact from a heavy object that strikes them in high speed. Some of the injuries that are sustained to the pedestrian

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