Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining damages for medical expenses, lost wages from working hours missed as well as pain and suffering, and more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents.
However, even if pedestrians follow the law, they can be struck by cars. A seasoned attorney could uncover missed opportunities to obtain compensation, for instance, from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks and sidewalks.
Pedestrians Have the Right-of-Way
Many people assume that pedestrians always have right-of-way when they're out in the street. This isn't the case all the time. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must follow all the rules of the road in order to ensure their safety and avoid collisions with motor vehicles.
Pedestrians are prone to being struck by cars and trucks when they suddenly step off a curb or into traffic without looking both ways. Fortunately, New York and New Jersey have laws to protect pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, they often suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result, they often face significant financial and personal challenges that affect their lives. Many pedestrians have to pay huge medical bills when they don't work and earn no income. In addition, the physical and emotional trauma resulting from an accident with a pedestrian can be life-altering and can have long-term effects.
In most cases, the driver's negligence was to the blame for causing a collision. This includes drunken driving, distracted driving speeding, and reckless driving behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian broke a traffic rule and was unable to obey it, it's the driver at fault for crashing into them.
The right-of-way of a pedestrian is determined by local ordinances, state laws, and traffic signals or signs. In most states, pedestrians are entitled to the right of way if they're in a crosswalk with an indication for walking and observing all other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and may be a bit ambiguous. Sandy could also depend on the circumstances of a particular case.
No matter what the circumstance, a pedestrian can seek compensation for their injuries from the driver that caused them harm. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in understanding the laws of your area and identify the driver responsible and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Organs of the Internal
When victims are struck by vehicles, their torsos suffer a lot of trauma that can cause injuries to internal organs. This kind of injury typically results in devastating consequences that can impact the victim's day-to-day life including the need for long-term surgery and the inability to work. These medical costs can quickly increase, and the victim may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation from the parties responsible.
If the person who is injured has an injury to the kidney or spleen the organ may rupture, causing internal bleeding that is not as readily stopped as external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney is typically fatal unless it is treated quickly, and the damage to the internal organs of the victim can affect the way in which other organs function.
Another frequent internal organ injury is a spinal cord injury. This is an extremely serious injury that could lead to permanent paralysis, and dramatically alter the victim's life. It is not common for pedestrians to suffer the injury to their spinal cords in a car crash, since their heads are only protected by the skull, and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Injuries to the brain as well as the lungs and liver are also common among those injured by automobiles. Brain injuries can be very serious and can cause a variety of complications, like loss of memory and the inability to concentrate. A traumatic brain injury could also lead to a coma. Lung injuries like a pneumothorax, which occurs when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity, can also be fatal if not treated promptly.
Wrongful death is a tragic yet common consequence of pedestrian accidents, particularly when the victim suffers from an injury to the spinal cord or a similar catastrophic injury. Victims and their loved ones may be required to file a lawsuit against the driver at fault and the driver's insurance company to seek compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is experienced and skilled can help victims file a lawsuit against those responsible for their accident. Our firm can consult with experts, such as biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence of how the collision occurred and the way it caused an injury. This type of evidence could be crucial in thwarting fraudulent claims made by the party responsible for the fault.
Scars and Broken Bones
Despite the presence of sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians are still able to be injured in traffic accidents. This is because some drivers, despite laws and regulations, as well as accommodations designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents, are too reckless and negligent when operating their vehicles, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
In these types of incidents pedestrians are frequently injured severely, such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal injury, as well as fractured bones on the legs, feet and hands. These injuries can lead to expensive medical bills as well as lost earnings due to missing work. It is therefore crucial to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation.
If a pedestrian is struck by a car or other type of vehicle, he or she might also suffer soft tissue injuries, which could include bruising, muscle sprains and strains and whiplash. These injuries can take several months to heal and can cause long-term pain for the victim. An experienced attorney will review all evidence relating to an accident involving a pedestrian, such as medical records, police reports and photos, in order to provide a reliable and fair estimate of the amount of compensation to which a victim is entitled to.
In addition to the economic damage that have a financial cost pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for other damages, like emotional and physical suffering and humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. In addition, if your personal property was damaged in the accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement costs.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the procedure of filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit against a driver or other party responsible for your injuries. Our attorneys will fight to secure the compensation you are entitled to. This includes all of your future and current medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment as well as lost income and property damage. Our firm is knowledgeable of all of the provisions of New York State law and City laws that concern pedestrians. We will apply this knowledge in your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
If a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle the resulting injuries could be devastating. This is especially true when a pedestrian is struck on the head. This type of injury can lead to brain trauma that can result in a concussion, or even the traumatic brain hemorrhage known as a brain bleed. The symptoms could include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is crucial that the victim see a doctor right away and record all injuries including any permanent disfigurement or scarring.
A person who is severely injured or disfigured because of an accident can suffer a significant loss in quality of life as well as financial losses. They can be paid out under civil law. Medical bills and prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing medical care are among the most obvious and significant loss.
It can be extremely expensive and will likely include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for ailments like depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Someone who is permanently disabled may not be able to earn a living and work as they once did. This can result in significant loss of wages and a loss in future earnings which can be recovered.
Insurance companies and defendants in court frequently argue that a person suffers from an irreparable disfigurement. Videos and photos can be used to prove that the injury is permanent. It is also crucial for the plaintiff to keep track of all their medical records and to be able to refer to the disfigurement as a result of the injury. Expert testimony can be extremely beneficial in proving the extent of a permanent injury and the impact it has on a person's quality of life and enjoyment life.
If you've been seriously injured in a pedestrian crash, it is important to be aware of your rights and speak with an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts of your case and determine which types of damages you are entitled to recover. The attorney will also explore the parties who could be held responsible for your injuries. It could be the driver of the vehicle that hit you, the city agency responsible for the poorly maintained sidewalks and faulty streetlights that contributed to your injury or the company of a delivery or ride-share service driver who is on duty.