Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Dunwoody, GA

Helping You Find Peace After a Pedestrian Accident

At the Law Offices of K. Douglas Cook, we have the legal knowledge and ability to help injured pedestrians fight for the full compensation they are owed from the negligent party. As a pedestrian, you are defenseless against a large vehicle or truck, especially when the driver acts in a negligent manner.

If you or a loved one was the victim of a pedestrian incident, call the Dunwoody pedestrian accident lawyer at my firm today to discuss your situation at (678) 974-0432!

The Dangers of Right Turns for Pedestrians

In busier metropolitan areas like Atlanta, there are many crosswalks and hundreds of pedestrians. Often, when a light turns green for a right-hand turn the crosswalk light will also turn green to let pedestrians walk. Drivers are supposed to wait until the pedestrians have crossed the street before turning right, even if the light happens to be green at the time.

Some drivers won't check to see if there are pedestrians and will zoom through a right turn on a green light, which can result in a pedestrian accident. It is the law to yield to individuals who are walking, so it should be easy to prove the driver's liability. Your lawsuit may not be legitimate if you were jaywalking or crossing the street on a red, no-walk signal.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Some of the injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents include:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Organ damage
• Bruises
• Lacerations
• Road rash

Oftentimes, spinal cord injuries can lead to paralysis or disability and brain injuries can lead to confusion, memory loss or mental retardation.