Whether you were crossing Riverside Drive, walking near Downtown Macon, or simply heading to your car in a shopping center, being struck by a vehicle is a traumatic and life-altering experience. Pedestrians are completely exposed in a crash, and injuries are often severe, even at low speeds.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent pedestrians injured throughout Macon, Lizella, West Macon, and across Bibb County. If you or a loved one was hit by a car, we can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and long-term recovery needs. You focus on healing, we’ll handle the legal fight.
Why Pedestrian Accidents Are So Dangerous
Drivers in busy areas like Downtown Macon, near schools, or in parking lots frequently fail to notice pedestrians—or ignore their right of way. A moment of distraction behind the wheel can lead to devastating results.
In many cases, drivers are:
- Speeding through residential areas
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Turning without checking for pedestrians
- Failing to yield at marked crosswalks
- Texting, eating, or otherwise distracted while driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Pedestrian crashes happen suddenly, but the consequences can last a lifetime.
Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents often result in serious, long-term injuries that require surgery, rehabilitation, and months—or years—of recovery. Some victims are never able to return to their previous lifestyle or career.
We represent clients with:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and orthopedic trauma
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Facial injuries, disfigurement, and scarring
- Chronic pain and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death from fatal pedestrian impacts
We coordinate with your doctors, surgeons, and care providers to fully document your injuries and estimate your long-term needs.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If a driver hit you while walking, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. We pursue the full value of your case—not just what the insurance company wants to offer.
Your compensation may include:
- Emergency room and hospital bills
- Surgeries, follow-up care, and physical therapy
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and mental health treatment
- Long-term disability or permanent scarring
- Funeral and burial costs (for wrongful death cases)
We assess every impact the injury has had on your life and future, and we fight for the compensation to match.
What If the Insurance Company Blames You?
Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto the pedestrian. They may argue that:
- You weren’t in a marked crosswalk
- You were crossing against a light
- You were distracted or “darted out” into the road
- You were wearing dark clothing at night
Even if you may have been partially at fault, Georgia’s modified comparative fault rule allows you to recover compensation as long as you’re less than 50% responsible. We gather video footage, witness statements, and expert analysis to prove the driver’s negligence and protect your right to compensation.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we don’t treat pedestrian cases like minor accidents. We know that injuries from these crashes can be life-changing, and we treat your claim with the seriousness it deserves.
Our team will:
- Investigate the scene, collect evidence, and request surveillance footage
- Work with law enforcement and eyewitnesses to build a strong case
- Coordinate your care and track medical records
- Negotiate with the driver’s insurance company
- File a lawsuit and take your case to trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered
You don’t have to take on the insurance company alone. We’re here to make sure your voice is heard, and your future is protected.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim?
In Georgia, you typically have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your case involves a government-owned vehicle or city employee, that timeline may be shorter due to special filing requirements.
Act quickly key evidence like surveillance footage or road markings can disappear fast. The sooner you call, the sooner we can start preserving your case.
Talk to a Macon Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one was hit by a vehicle while walking in Macon, you deserve a legal team that’s committed to your recovery. Let us handle the legal side while you focus on healing. At Ted Law Firm, we care about your healing and your future. We proudly help people in Atlanta: Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Warner Robins, and all of Georgia! We advocate for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
