Atlanta, GA (November 5, 2024) – A pedestrian was injured in a traffic accident in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday, November 3. Multiple responders were sent to the scene of the crash at around 6:00 p.m. Reports from authorities show the incident occurred on 17th Street. A 911 caller reported the pedestrian was hit by a car near the intersection with Spring Street.
Firefighters and paramedics worked to help the wounded victim at the scene before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained on-site and cooperated with authorities. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate the circumstances of the wreck.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Georgia Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents happen constantly on the roadways in Georgia and throughout the United States. For this reason, pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people traveling on American roads at any given time. In 2018, 261 fatal pedestrian accidents happened in the state of Georgia. This number is 8 higher than the previous year, which had 253 pedestrian fatalities. In the past five years, pedestrian wrecks in the Peach State have risen by around 60%.
Suffering serious injuries in a traffic accident of any kind is not only painful and scary but may also be very stressful. Our team at Karma Injury Law understands this. We have worked hard for many years to aid accident victims and their family members in recovering in every way possible.
If you or someone you love has suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash, you should not have to worry about money as you attempt to recover. Financial compensation may be available to you for medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repair costs, and more when you work with a skilled pedestrian accident lawyer in Atlanta.
Call Karma Injury Law today at (678) 607-8312 to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our reputable attorneys who can help you recover by filing and pursuing a strong compensation claim. We will do everything we can to get you the compensation you need and deserve at this challenging moment of your life.
Notes: Our writers rely on multiple external sources to create this accident news post, including local and national news reports, police accident reports, and, sometimes, eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in Georgia. If you find any inaccuracies in this post, please contact Karma Injury Law promptly so we can make corrections. We will also remove the post upon request.
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