Hurt By a Car While Walking? Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Can Help You
You were crossing the street, walking through a parking lot, or jogging in your neighborhood — then a car didn’t stop. Now you’re facing broken bones, a traumatic brain injury, or road rash, mounting medical bills, and missed work. The driver claims they didn’t see you. An adjuster is already calling. If it was a hit and run, you may not even know who’s responsible yet.
In Georgia, your rights as a pedestrian accident victim are real — but protecting them takes action.
We believe a pedestrian accident lawyer should do more than file paperwork. You deserve clear answers, regular updates, and a strategy built around your specific case — whether it involves a distracted or drunk driver, a red-light violation, an injured child or elderly parent, or a wrongful death claim.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Contact a top-rated pedestrian injury lawyer at (404) 596-5518 — free consultation, no out-of-pocket cost, and no fee unless we win your case.
How Our Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Protect Your Rights
After you’re struck by a vehicle, the process feels stacked against you — adjusters call fast, bills pile up, and you’re left wondering what’s next. At BOB Law Firm, we protect your rights from day one, handling the legal work so you can focus on recovery.
Investigating the Scene and Preserving Evidence
Evidence disappears fast — skid marks fade, footage gets deleted, memories fade. As your Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer, we move immediately: securing police reports, camera footage, and witness statements, and pulling phone records or signal data when a distracted or red-light-running driver is involved. In hit-and-run cases, we canvass for leads.
We also connect your medical records directly to the crash, countering insurer claims that injuries were pre-existing or minor. Benjamin Bengtson’s background as a former insurance defense lawyer means we know these arguments before they’re made.
Building a Strong Claim Under Georgia Law
Winning requires proving duty, breach, causation, and damages — and drivers often dispute the facts, claiming you weren’t in the crosswalk or weren’t paying attention. We build cases that meet these arguments head-on, calculating medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and — for grieving families — wrongful death damages. Every demand is backed by evidence and Georgia law, and built trial-ready.
Negotiating and Litigating on Your Behalf
Insurers often lowball, hoping you don’t know better. We handle all communication, push back on unfair fault claims, and negotiate for full compensation — or litigate if needed. Our lead pedestrian accident lawyer is admitted to Georgia state courts and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and we prepare every case as if it’s headed to trial.
Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases Our Lawyers Handle
The details matter — where it happened, who had the right of way, whether the driver was distracted, speeding, or impaired. Our Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyers handle a wide range of cases across Fulton County, DeKalb County, and metro Atlanta, with a strategy built around your facts and Georgia law.
Crosswalk and Intersection Accidents
Many clients were hit by a driver who ran a red light in a marked crosswalk, while jogging, walking home, or crossing near a school — cases that often hinge on disputes over signals, right of way, and visibility. Benjamin Bengtson investigates traffic camera footage, 911 calls, and signal timing to show the driver failed to yield under Georgia law, whether the crash happened at a busy intersection or in a parking lot.
Hit and Run Claims
Being injured is traumatic; having the driver flee makes it worse. Our team moves quickly to identify witnesses, review surveillance footage, and gather police reports, and helps you pursue coverage through uninsured motorist policies — options many victims don’t realize they have, even when the driver is unknown.
Distracted or Drunk Driver Cases
Texting, speeding, and impaired driving often cause severe injuries like broken bones or traumatic brain injury. We gather phone records for distracted-driving cases and arrest reports or toxicology results for DUI cases — and pursue punitive damages where available — keeping the focus on the driver’s reckless conduct.
Child, Teen, and Elderly Pedestrian Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
Some of our hardest cases involve a child, teen, or elderly parent struck in a school zone or their own neighborhood. When injuries are catastrophic or fatal, our wrongful death pedestrian accident lawyers help families pursue accountability and financial stability.
If you can’t work due to your injuries or bills are piling up, our team will walk you through your rights. BOB Law Firm offers a free consultation and works on a no-fee-unless-you-win basis — call our pedestrian accident lawyers today.
Compensation Our Lawyers Can Recover in a Georgia Pedestrian Accident Claim
After you’re struck by a vehicle, the financial pressure builds fast — ambulance bills, surgery, time off work. Our Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyers look at the full impact of the crash, not just the first hospital bill, to recover what you’ve already lost and what’s still ahead.
Medical Expenses and Ongoing Treatment
We pursue compensation for ambulance and trauma care, surgery, orthopedic treatment, TBI care, physical therapy, medication, assistive devices, and future medical needs. Working with your treating physicians and, when necessary, medical experts, we document the full cost of recovery so you’re not left covering long-term expenses out of pocket years later.
Lost Wages and Reduced Earning Capacity
Many pedestrians can’t work after being hit — some miss weeks of income, others face permanent career changes. We seek compensation for lost wages, used vacation/sick days, lost bonuses and commissions, reduced earning capacity, and long-term disability, backed by employer records, tax returns, and medical opinions.
Pain and Suffering
Georgia law allows recovery for non-economic damages — physical pain, emotional distress, sleep disruption, loss of enjoyment of life, and trauma. These damages are often significant given the severity of pedestrian injuries. We make sure the adjuster sees the full human impact, not just a stack of bills.
Wrongful Death Damages
When a loved one is killed, families can pursue the full value of their life under Georgia law — including lost income, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and pre-death medical costs. We handle these cases with the care they require, protecting your rights while easing the legal burden.
BOB Law Firm handles your claim from start to finish, so you can focus on healing or honoring your loved one’s memory.
Why Choose BOB Law Firm as Your Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After being hit by a car in Atlanta, you have options — but not every lawyer will give your case the attention it deserves. With bills piling up and an adjuster already working to limit payouts, this isn’t the time to be handed off to a case manager you never meet. You need a lawyer who takes your future personally. BOB Law Firm was built to do exactly that.
Insider Defense Knowledge on Your Side
Before founding BOB Law, Benjamin O. Bengtson spent years representing insurance companies as a defense lawyer, learning firsthand how adjusters evaluate claims and limit payouts. Now, with over a decade of personal injury experience, he uses that insight to anticipate defense tactics and build cases prepared to stand up in court — whether you were hit in Fulton County, DeKalb County, or suffered a traumatic brain injury.
BOB Law is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and Ben is a Super Lawyers-recognized lawyer who works directly with clients, not from a distance.
Client-First Communication
You shouldn’t have to wonder what’s happening in your case. Our process is simple: educate, communicate, plan, and execute. You’ll get written updates, phone calls, and answers to your questions — whether your case involves a teen or elderly pedestrian, or you’re just unsure of your rights. We keep our caseload focused so you’re never handed off to a rotating staff.
No Fee Unless You Win
Legal fees shouldn’t stop you from getting help. Consultations are free, with no pressure to hire us. If you move forward, representation is on contingency — no upfront costs, no hourly billing, no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
When you need a pedestrian accident lawyer who will fight for your rights without adding financial risk, BOB Law is ready to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accident Cases
Below are direct answers from an Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer who handles these cases daily across Fulton County, DeKalb County, and Georgia.
How Much Is My Pedestrian Accident Case Worth in Georgia?
There’s no fixed number — claims can range from tens of thousands to six or seven figures depending on injuries and long-term impact. Value typically depends on the cost of medical care, whether you suffered broken bones, TBI, or permanent disability, lost wages and ability to return to work, pain and emotional distress, and whether the driver was intoxicated or reckless. We gather medical records, employment documentation, and expert opinions to calculate what your case is truly worth, and walk you through the numbers so you understand what a fair outcome looks like.
Can I Sue a Driver for Hitting Me While Walking?
In most cases, yes — whether the driver ran a red light, sped through a crosswalk, failed to yield, or was distracted. The key issue is fault: we show the driver failed to exercise reasonable care using traffic footage, witness statements, crash reports, or accident reconstruction. Even if the driver claims you were partly at fault, that doesn’t automatically bar recovery. A quick consultation can clarify your options.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Georgia?
Generally, two years from the date of the accident. Exceptions apply — claims against a city or county vehicle may require notice within months, cases involving minors may differ, and wrongful death claims follow their own rules. Waiting is risky since evidence and witnesses disappear fast. We can confirm the exact deadline for your case.
What Should I Do Immediately After Being Hit?
Get medical attention first — some injuries aren’t obvious right away. Report the incident to law enforcement if it hasn’t already been reported. If you’re able, get the driver’s contact and insurance information, photograph the scene and your injuries, and collect witness contacts. Avoid giving recorded statements to the adjuster before speaking with a lawyer — what you say can be used against your claim.
Finally, schedule a free consultation. At BOB Law, you pay nothing unless we win, and we’ll walk you through your first steps clearly so you can focus on recovery.
Speak With a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at BOB Law Firm Today
If you were struck by a vehicle, waiting won’t make this easier. Adjusters move fast, footage gets erased, witnesses forget — and your bills keep piling up while you may be unable to work.
You deserve clear answers about your rights and a real recovery plan. At BOB Law Firm, you’ll speak directly with an experienced Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer who listens first, explains your options, and lays out next steps — no pressure, no obligation.
Benjamin Bengtson leads our firm with a client-centered approach, and as a former insurance defense lawyer, knows exactly how to counter tactics used to delay or undervalue claims. Whether you need a Fulton County, DeKalb County, or metro Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer, we’re ready to step in immediately.
Your consultation is free, with no out-of-pocket cost — and as a no-fee-unless-you-win firm, we only get paid if we win compensation for you.
Call today to schedule your free consultation at (404) 596-5518 and let BOB Law Firm fight for the recovery you need.