Pedestrian rights are key issues in Marietta and Cobb County, with specific laws for drivers and pedestrians. If you are ever involved in a pedestrian-vehicle incident, seek medical attention and talk to an experienced Marietta personal injury lawyer to discuss legal options. What is Pedestrian Right-of-Way in Georgia? Georgia pedestrian laws govern…
Walking safely in Cobb County requires alertness and awareness. Taking simple precautions can help you, your friends, and your family stay safe. If you have experienced a crash, understanding your legal options may reduce stress. It may provide peace of mind to ask questions and explore your options with an…
Speed causes most pedestrian accidents in Georgia. At impact speeds under 20mph, the pedestrian death rate is under 10 percent. At impact speeds over 50mph, the pedestrian death rate skyrockets to 75%. Most pedestrian accidents happen outside marked crosswalks and in non-intersections. So, in almost all cases, the tortfeasor (negligent driver)…
Few details were available after a predawn vehicle-on-pedestrian accident that sent a man to a local hospital in critical condition. The wreck occurred on SR 120 in Cobb County. Pedestrian Injuries Multiple layers of advanced safety systems protect vehicle occupants during collisions. Pedestrians have no such protections. As a result, serious…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States in 2017. Furthermore, an additional estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries during the same year. Some of these accidents can be avoided…
No parent with young children wants to even contemplate a child of theirs being hit by a car while playing in the neighborhood. The fact is, though, that it happens, and it happens far more often than most people probably realize. In 2009 it was estimated that, on average, every…
In late October last year, a pedestrian was killed in Marietta while crossing the intersection of South Marietta Parkway and Aviation Road. While tragic, pedestrian deaths are all too common and on the rise. In fact, a nationwide report found that in 2019, pedestrian deaths in the United States hit…
On October 17, a man was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing I-75 on foot. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene, and the driver of the car that struck him indicated that the victim walked out into the lane in front of his vehicle. In Georgia, there…
The Atlanta region is widely known as one of the most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians. All Georgia drivers have a legal duty to stop and yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. But pedestrians must also exercise care. Among other things, if a pedestrian crosses a road outside of…