When you walk along the streets of Savannah, you may follow all safety precautions by using crosswalks and sidewalks, wearing highly visible clothing, and walking against the flow of traffic whenever possible. Unfortunately, drivers aren’t always on the lookout for pedestrians, and their inattentiveness can lead to serious accidents. If you or a loved one was struck by a car, you may have suffered debilitating injuries. Unlike drivers, their passengers, motorcyclists, and even bicyclists, pedestrians have little to no protection in the event of accidents. That puts victims at extreme risk when they’re involved in collisions with cars, trucks, and SUVs.
At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, our Savannah pedestrian accident attorneys want to help you focus on getting better. We have nearly two decades of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims in the city and throughout Georgia, and we’ll work hard to answer your questions every step of the way.
In the wake of a sharp 54 percent increase statewide in the number of pedestrian fatalities from 2014 to 2017, when a total of 260 people were killed, the Georgia Department of Transportation has initiated the SEE & BE SEEN program to make it safer to walk in Georgia. Their public education campaign includes helpful tips for pedestrian safety, such as these:
Georgia DOT is also urging motorists to “Drive Alert” by observing the following rules:
Georgia’s streets belong to all users. Everyone must be aware of the dangers and act with appropriate care to avoid accidents.
Drivers have a responsibility to respect the space and rights of everyone who shares roads and sidewalks, including pedestrians. When motorists engage in the following behaviors, the risk of an accident increases significantly:
Whether you were hit by a vehicle on a sidewalk, crosswalk, shoulder, in a parking lot, driveway, or on a worksite, we want to protect your rights. Let us put our two decades of experience and success to work for you and your family.
Your pedestrian accident may have caused you to suffer serious complications that make it difficult or impossible for you to go back to work or live a normal life. Some of the expenses victims like you often face after pedestrian accidents include:
At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, we know that you may be struggling if you cannot work due to the harm you sustained in a pedestrian accident. Our legal team believes that innocent victims should never have to pay for injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligence, and we’re ready to investigate your claim. To schedule a free initial consultation, call us at 912-212-2100 or contact us online. You don’t owe us anything unless we get money for you. That’s our No Fee Guarantee®.