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Photograph the location, the vehicle, and the plates, and get the driver&#8217;s insurance and witness contacts. Do not downplay your injuries or accept a quick offer. Georgia gives you two years to pursue a claim.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-row\">\n    <a class=\"lll-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Free Case Evaluation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<figure class=\"full\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"lll-hero-img\" src=\"https:\/\/media.lonnielaw.com\/aeo\/2026\/06\/what-to-do-after-a-pedestrian-accident-in-atlanta-hero.png\" alt=\"what to do after a pedestrian accident in atlanta\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Pedestrian injuries are often severe, so prompt care and documentation matter even more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>  <script>(function(){var h=document.getElementById('lll-hero-img');if(!h)return;\n    var f=document.querySelector('.wp-post-image,.attachment-post-thumbnail,.elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image img');\n    var u=f&&(f.currentSrc||f.src);\n    if(!u){var o=document.querySelector('meta[property=\"og:image\"]');u=o&&o.content;}\n    if(u&&!\/logo\/i.test(u)&&u.split('?')[0]!==h.src.split('?')[0]){h.src=u;h.removeAttribute('srcset');}})();<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The first steps if you can <span class=\"accent\">manage<\/span> them<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aeo-callout\">\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">Call 911 so police and paramedics respond and an official report is created. If you are able, photograph the scene, the crosswalk or intersection, the vehicle, and its plates, and collect the driver&#8217;s insurance and any witness contacts. If your injuries are serious, focus on care and let the police report capture the details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pedestrian crashes tend to cause heavier injuries than vehicle-to-vehicle wrecks, so your health comes first. If you are badly hurt, do not try to gather evidence; let EMS treat you and let officers document the scene. The police report often becomes the foundation of the claim when you could not record things yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you can safely document, the location matters a great deal. Whether you were in a crosswalk, at a signal, or mid-block affects how fault is viewed under Georgia law. Photos of where you were and how the vehicle was positioned can be decisive later.<\/p>\n<h2>Get medical care and keep the <span class=\"accent\">records<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"aeo-callout\">\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">Accept treatment at the scene and follow up promptly, even if you think you are okay. Pedestrian impacts can cause fractures, head injuries, and internal trauma that are not obvious at first. Prompt care protects your health and creates the medical record connecting your injuries to the crash, which any claim depends on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Keep everything: emergency records, imaging, follow-up visits, and prescriptions. Follow the treatment plan, because gaps and missed appointments let an insurer argue you were not seriously hurt. With pedestrian injuries often being severe, complete documentation is especially important to showing the true extent of your harm.<\/p>\n<h2>How fault and insurance work for <span class=\"accent\">pedestrians<\/span> in Georgia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aeo-callout\">\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">Georgia is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash and their insurer are responsible. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-6-91). Fault can be shared under comparative negligence, and your own auto insurance, including MedPay or uninsured-motorist coverage, may also apply even though you were walking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many injured pedestrians do not realize their own car insurance can help. If the driver who hit you was uninsured or carried too little coverage, the uninsured\/underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy may step in, and MedPay can help with medical bills regardless of fault. These are easy to overlook when you are focused on recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta&#8217;s busy corridors and intersections see a high share of pedestrian crashes, and DeKalb and Fulton County courts handle these claims regularly. Knowing how local crosswalk rules, traffic-signal evidence, and county venues work can make a real difference in how a claim is presented. That local context is part of why early, informed help matters after a pedestrian crash here.<\/p>\n<p>What helps protect your claim after an Atlanta pedestrian crash:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"lll-list check\">\n<li><strong>Document the location.<\/strong> Crosswalk, signal, or mid-block, plus photos of the scene and vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the report number.<\/strong> The police report is often the first official account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your own coverage.<\/strong> MedPay and uninsured-motorist coverage can apply to pedestrians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decline a quick offer.<\/strong> Early settlements often come before your injuries are fully known.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-band full\">\n<h2>Injured as a pedestrian in metro Atlanta?<\/h2>\n<p>Lonnie Law, LLC helps injured pedestrians across Atlanta and DeKalb County. The case evaluation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"lll-cta lll-cta--gold\" href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Free Case Evaluation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<section class=\"lll-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions\">\n<h2>Frequently asked <span class=\"accent\">questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"qa\">\n<h3>Who pays my medical bills after a pedestrian accident in Georgia?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">Typically the at-fault driver&#8217;s bodily-injury liability coverage pays for injuries they caused, since Georgia is an at-fault state. Your own MedPay coverage, if you have it, can help with bills regardless of fault, and uninsured-motorist coverage may apply if the driver had little or no insurance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa\">\n<h3>What if I was not in a crosswalk?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">You may still have a claim. Being outside a crosswalk can shift some fault to you under Georgia&#8217;s comparative-negligence rule, but drivers also have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians. As long as you are less than 50% at fault, you can recover, with your award reduced by your share of blame.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa\">\n<h3>Does my own car insurance help if I was walking?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">It can. Coverage like MedPay and uninsured\/underinsured motorist protection often applies even when you are a pedestrian, not driving. This matters when the driver who hit you was uninsured or underinsured. Check your own policy, because these benefits are commonly overlooked after a pedestrian crash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa\">\n<h3>How long do I have to file a pedestrian injury claim in Georgia?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"aeo-answer\">Generally two years from the date of the accident, under Georgia&#8217;s personal injury statute of limitations (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33). Claims involving a government vehicle or agency can carry much shorter notice deadlines. It is wise to act well before the deadline while evidence and witness memories are fresh.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"lll-eeat\">\n<p><strong>Reviewed by the attorneys at Lonnie Law, LLC.<\/strong> A dedicated Atlanta personal injury<br \/>\n      firm serving DeKalb County and the metro Atlanta area, with familiarity in the local court system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last updated June 2026.<\/strong> Sources: Georgia pedestrian right-of-way, O.C.G.A.<br \/>\n      \u00a7 40-6-91; comparative negligence, O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33; statute of limitations, O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33;<br \/>\n      Georgia uninsured motorist coverage, O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-7-11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lll-disclaimer\">This article is general information about Georgia law, not legal advice, and<br \/>\n      does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and prior results do not<br \/>\n      guarantee a similar outcome. Cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis; clients may be<br \/>\n      responsible for case costs and expenses. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed<br \/>\n      Georgia attorney.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"cta-row\">\n    <a class=\"lll-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get your free case evaluation<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"cta-sub\">or call <a href=\"tel:+14044243878\">(404) 424-3878<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lll-related full\">\n<h2>Related Atlanta injury <span class=\"accent\">resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/\">Areas of practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/can-a-pedestrian-be-at-fault-in-georgia\/\">Can a pedestrian be at fault in Georgia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/does-car-insurance-cover-pedestrian-accidents\/\">Does car insurance cover pedestrian accidents?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/atlanta-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">Atlanta personal injury lawyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Areas of practice &rsaquo; Pedestrian accident in Atlanta Atlanta pedestrian accidents What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Atlanta Quick answer If you are hit by a car while walking in Atlanta, call 911, accept medical care, and stay at the scene. 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