Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills and lost wages due to missed workdays, pain and suffering and more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws that protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents.
But, even if pedestrians obey the law, they can be struck by cars. A seasoned lawyer could discover undiscovered opportunities to get compensation, for instance, from a government agency for unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks.
Pedestrians Have the Right-of-Way
Many people assume that pedestrians have the right-of-way when they're out on the streets. However, this isn't necessarily the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they also must follow all the rules of the road to protect their own safety and avoid collisions with motor vehicles.
Pedestrians are at risk of being struck by trucks or cars in the event that they suddenly cross the curb or if they run into traffic not looking both directions. Fortunately, the law has been designed to safeguard pedestrians from being hurt by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, they often suffer severe injuries that require intensive medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result they are often faced with significant financial and personal challenges that affect their daily lives. Often, pedestrians are left with huge medical bills that they must pay when they're not working and don't have an source of income. Additionally emotional and physical trauma resulting from a pedestrian accident can be life-changing and have long-lasting effects.
In the majority of cases, the driver's negligence was the primary factor to blame for causing a collision. This can be due to distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding or reckless behavior behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian has violated a traffic rule, it's usually the driver at fault for hitting them.
State laws, local ordinances and traffic signals or signs can determine the right of a pedestrian. In the majority of states pedestrians have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk that has a signal for walking and observing the other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and may be a bit ambiguous. It could depend on the circumstances of a particular case.
No matter what the circumstance regardless of the circumstances, a pedestrian may claim compensation for their injuries from the driver who caused harm. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you to understand the laws in your area and identify the driver who is at fault, and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Internal Organ Injuries
When people are struck by vehicles, their body's torsos are subjected to a lot of trauma that can lead to injuries of internal organs. This type of injury often has devastating consequences that radically affect the victim's daily life including the need for lengthy surgeries and the inability to work. These medical costs can quickly grow, and victims might be required to file a suit to recover damages from the party responsible.
If the person who is injured has a spleen or kidney injury the organ may rupture, which causes internal bleeding that is not as quickly stopped as external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen could be fatal if it is not treated promptly. The internal injury to the victim can affect other organs.
A spinal cord injury is a frequent injury to internal organs. This is an extremely serious injury that could cause permanent paralysis, and dramatically alter the life of the victim. In the event of a car accident it is not uncommon for pedestrians who are protected by their skulls to sustain injuries to their spine.
Injuries to the brain, lungs, and liver are also common among those who are struck by vehicles. Brain injuries can be very serious and can cause a variety of complications, including loss of memory and inability to concentrate. A traumatic injury to the brain may cause a coma. Lung injuries, such as pneumothorax, that occurs when the air in the lungs leaks in to the chest cavity, can also be fatal if not treated promptly.
Wrongful death is a tragic but common occurrence in pedestrian accidents, especially if the individual suffers a spinal cord injury or another serious injury. Victims and their families may need to make a claim against the driver who was at fault, and the insurance company that covers the driver to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss.
A skilled and knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against people or companies that caused their crash. Our firm is able to consult with experts, including biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence of the manner in which the collision occurred and the way it caused a particular injury. This type of evidence is crucial in preventing frivolous defenses by at-fault parties.
Broken and swollen Bones
Despite the presence of sidewalks and crosswalks, pedestrians are still at risk for injuries in traffic accidents. This is because, despite the laws, regulations and accommodations that protect pedestrians from motor vehicles certain drivers are negligent and reckless in their operation of vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles on New York's streets.
In these kinds of accidents pedestrians are usually injured seriously, including with injuries to the brain that are traumatic, spinal injury, and broken bones on the legs, feet, and hands. These injuries can result in large medical bills and loss of earnings due to the absence of work. More Material is therefore important to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation.
A pedestrian who is hit by a car or vehicle can also sustain soft-tissue injuries. These can include bruises, muscle strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take several months to heal and can cause long-term discomfort for the victim. An experienced attorney can look over all evidence related to a pedestrian accident, including police reports, medical records 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 economic damages that have the expense of financial costs pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for other damages, like emotional and physical suffering and humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. If your personal property is damaged, you may also be entitled to compensation for repair or replacement cost.
Oresky & Associates' attorneys can help you file a pedestrian accident suit against the driver or other party responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight vigorously to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to, including any future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income and property damage. Our firm is well-versed in all of the provisions of New York State law and City laws that concern pedestrians. We will utilize this knowledge for your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the injuries that result could be devastating. This is especially true when a pedestrian is hit on the head. This kind of injury can cause brain trauma which can cause a concussion, or even an traumatic brain hemorrhage, also known as a brain bleed. The signs can include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is crucial that the patient see an immediate doctor and records all injuries, including any permanent scarring.
If someone is damaged or disfigured as a result of an accident their quality of life can be significantly diminished and they may suffer substantial financial losses that could be compensated through civil law. Medical bills and prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing medical care are among the most obvious and significant losses.
This can be very costly and will likely include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for conditions like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to these expenses one of the most significant issues is that a person who is permanently ill is usually not able to work and earn the same income they used to. This can lead to substantial loss of wages and the loss of future earnings that can be recovered.
Proving that a person is suffering from a permanent disfigurement can be difficult and is often challenged by insurance companies or defendants in court. Videos and photographs can be used to prove that the injury is permanent. It is also crucial for the plaintiff to keep an eye on all their medical records and to have them reference the disfigurement as part of the injury. Expert testimony can also prove the severity of a permanent injury and the impact it has on a person's quality of life and enjoyment of life.
It is essential to know your rights in the event that you have been seriously hurt in a pedestrian crash. Contact an experienced New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The attorney will analyze the facts in your case to determine what damages you may be entitled to. The attorney will determine the parties who could be held responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that hit you as well as the city agency responsible for the poorly maintained sidewalks and faulty streetlights that contributed to your injury, or even the company of a delivery or ride-share service driver on duty.