A driver slammed into a group of pedestrians on a sidewalk outside an East Atlanta bar on April 12, striking three men and pinning one of them for an instant against a building at the corner of Flat Shoals Avenue and Stokeswood Avenue. Two of the victims of the Georgia pedestrian accident were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with leg injuries, and the third accident victim was treated at the scene and released. If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident in Atlanta, Marietta, or elsewhere in Georgia, our reputable attorneys at Rechtman & Spevak can help. Our legal team has extensive experience protecting the legal rights of pedestrian accident victims throughout Georgia, and our lawyers will work diligently to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Driver Fled Scene of GA Pedestrian Accident
According to Atlanta Police Officer Kim Jones, Robby Manley was driving a 1967 Camaro south on Flat Shoals Avenue at the time of the pedestrian accident. He was reportedly laying drags when he lost control of the vehicle and drove up on the sidewalk, striking the group of pedestrians. “Once the vehicle came to a stop, Mr. Manley ran around the corner and threw his keys,” said Jones. “He was located and arrested. The keys were located.” Manley is being charged with drunk driving, failure to maintain lane, hit and run, failure to render aid, and several other charges in relation to the pedestrian accident.
Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Georgia
With more and more pedestrians enjoying the advantages of walking in Georgia, the risk of devastating pedestrian accidents is elevated throughout the state. Unfortunately, in a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, even if the accident was caused by the motorist, the pedestrian typically suffers the most serious injuries. Some of the most severe consequences of pedestrian accidents in Georgia include:
- Back injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paralysis
- Wrongful death
Contact Our Experienced Attorneys for Legal Help
Pedestrian accidents are a major cause of devastating injuries and tragic loss of life in Georgia and throughout the United States. In 2008 alone, 146 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Georgia, which accounted for 10% of all motor vehicle fatalities in Georgia that year. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Georgia, or if you lost a loved one in a GA pedestrian accident, consult our knowledgeable lawyers at Rechtman & Spevak today. You may have grounds to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the person or party found at-fault in the accident, in order to seek fair and timely reimbursement for the resulting injuries, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
