Macon Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Being struck by a vehicle on foot is one of the most traumatic injury events a person can experience. Pedestrians have virtually no protection against thousands of pounds of moving metal. Injuries are often catastrophic — fractures, brain trauma, spinal damage, and in many cases, death. If you or a loved one was hit by a car, truck, or other vehicle in Macon or Middle Georgia, Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. will fight to hold the at-fault driver fully accountable.
Pedestrian accidents frequently occur at crosswalks, parking lots, driveways, and high-traffic commercial corridors. Many of Macon's busiest areas see regular pedestrian incidents due to distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield.
Georgia Law Protects Pedestrians
- Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-91
- Pedestrians legally crossing have a protected right under state traffic law
- Hit-and-run drivers face criminal penalties in addition to civil liability
- Drivers must exercise due care to avoid striking any pedestrian, even outside a crosswalk
Every driver of a vehicle must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on any roadway and must give warning by sounding the horn when necessary. Failure to exercise this duty of care is negligence and can serve as the basis for a personal injury claim.