You Were in the Crosswalk. You Had the Light. The Driver Wasn't Looking. Georgia Law Is on Your Side.
Georgia is one of the most dangerous states in America for pedestrians. Atlanta's roads were designed for cars, not people. When a driver hits a pedestrian, the injuries are catastrophic — and the insurance company still tries to blame the walker. We don't let them.
Tell us what happened.
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No metal shell. No second chance. Just you and a 4,000-pound vehicle.
You were walking — in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, in a parking lot, crossing a street — when a driver hit you. Broken bones, head trauma, spinal injuries, internal bleeding. Now you face emergency surgery, weeks in the hospital, months of rehab — and a driver's insurer trying to argue you shouldn't have been there.
You feel vulnerable and violated. You were doing something everyone does — walking — and someone else's negligence almost killed you. You're afraid the insurer will find some way to blame you for being in the road. You're overwhelmed by bills you can't pay.
Pedestrians have the right to be safe on Georgia's roads. When a driver fails to yield, runs a red light, or is distracted by their phone, that driver must face the full consequences. Pedestrians are not second-class road users.
Drivers and insurers who blame the walker.
"They Jaywalked"
Insurers argue the pedestrian was outside a crosswalk — even when crosswalks don't exist on the road in question.
"They Wore Dark Clothing"
Blaming the victim for being visible in conditions the driver should have been prepared for.
Speed and Distraction Denial
The driver claims they were going slow and paying attention — despite evidence to the contrary.
Lowball Offers on Catastrophic Injuries
Initial offers that don't begin to cover the severity of injuries a pedestrian accident produces.
Gunn Law Group — we fight victim-blaming with evidence.
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating cases we handle. There's no bumper between you and a 4,000-pound vehicle. We understand the severity of these injuries and the long road to recovery — and we fight to make sure your compensation reflects the reality of what you're going through.
- Millions recovered for Georgia pedestrian accident victims.
- We investigate every factor: driver speed, signals, crosswalk conditions, phone records, surveillance footage.
- We work with accident reconstruction experts who prove exactly what happened — and who's at fault.
- We counter every victim-blaming argument with documented evidence.
Three steps from the crosswalk to full compensation.
Free Consultation
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. We assess the accident circumstances, identify the driver's negligence, and evaluate your claim.
Complete Investigation
Traffic camera footage, police reports, witness statements, driver cell phone records, medical documentation. We work with accident reconstruction specialists to prove the driver's fault.
Fight for Catastrophic-Level Compensation
Emergency medical care, long-term rehabilitation, permanent disability, pain and suffering, lost wages, and future care needs.
The statutes that protect you on Georgia's roads.
Right-of-Way (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-91)
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Pedestrians crossing outside crosswalks must yield to vehicles — but drivers still have a duty to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians at all times.
Due Care Duty (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-93)
Drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on any roadway — regardless of right-of-way.
Comparative Fault (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33)
Even if you were partially at fault (for example, crossing outside a crosswalk), you can still recover if your fault was less than 50%.
High-Risk Atlanta Locations
Peachtree Street intersections, Midtown crosswalks, the Buford Highway corridor, shopping center parking lots, and areas near MARTA stations see the heaviest pedestrian-vehicle conflict.
What happens if you wait.
- Traffic camera footage is overwritten quickly — 24-72 hours in some cases.
- Driver phone records require legal preservation demands.
- Georgia's 2-year statute of limitations applies (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).
- Pedestrian injuries are often catastrophic — TBI, spinal cord damage, amputation — requiring lifelong care.
- Without an attorney, the insurer will undervalue your claim using fabricated victim-fault arguments.
What we fight for.
- Catastrophic medical bills covered — surgeries, ICU stays, rehabilitation, prosthetics.
- Long-term care and disability accommodations funded.
- Lost income and earning capacity fully compensated.
- The negligent driver held accountable.
- Your right to safe passage on Georgia's roads affirmed.
Hit by a car while walking in Atlanta? Don't let them blame you for being a pedestrian.
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results may vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. Gunn Law Group handles cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific situation. This page is a communication from Gunn Law Group, 950 E. Paces Ferry Rd NE, Suite 1550, Atlanta, GA 30326. Responsible attorney: Harrell Gunn.