Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A experienced New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages from missed workdays along with pain and suffering and more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws to protect pedestrians from crashes caused by motor vehicles.
However, even when pedestrians obey the law, they can be struck by cars. A knowledgeable attorney could discover overlooked opportunities to seek compensation, like from a government agency for unsafe crosswalks or sidewalks.
Pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way
Many people believe that pedestrians have the right of way when they are on the streets. This isn't always the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must follow all the rules of the road to protect their own safety and avoid collisions with motor vehicles.
Pedestrians are prone to being struck by trucks and cars if they step suddenly off a curb or into traffic without noticing the other side. Luckily, the law was designed to protect pedestrians from injury caused by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey.
If a pedestrian is struck by a car and suffers severe injuries that require intensive medical attention and ongoing treatment. They are often faced with significant financial and personal difficulties that affect their lives. Most pedestrians are left with huge medical bills that they are forced to pay when they aren't working and have no other source of income. Additionally, the physical and emotional trauma caused by an accident with a pedestrian can be life-changing and have long-lasting consequences.
In the majority of cases, it was the driver's negligence was to blame for a collision. This includes drunken driving, distracted driving or speeding behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian is breaking some sort of traffic rule, it is usually the driver's fault they crashed into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals can decide a pedestrian's right of way. In most states pedestrians are entitled to the right of way when they're in a crosswalk with a signal for walking and observing all other traffic laws. However the law isn't all black and white, and the issue of whether or not an individual had the right-ofway in a particular circumstance can be very complicated and may depend on the specific facts of the case.
A pedestrian is able to sue the driver responsible for their injuries, regardless of the circumstances. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in understanding the laws of your area, determine the driver who is at fault, and fight for all the compensation you are entitled to.
Internal Organ Injuries
When victims are hit by vehicles, the body's torsos are subjected to a lot of trauma, which can result in internal organ injuries. This kind of injury could cause severe consequences for the person's daily life and can result in long-term surgery as well as the inability to work. These medical costs can swiftly mount up, and victims may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages from the party responsible.
The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen could be fatal if it is not treated immediately. The internal damage to the victim can affect other organs.
A spinal cord injury is another frequent injury to internal organs. This is a catastrophic injury that can lead to permanent paralysis that drastically changes a victim's lifestyle. It is not unusual for pedestrians to suffer a spinal cord injury in a car accident, because their head is protected by the skull and they are usually not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Injuries to the brain as well as the lungs and liver are also common among people who are struck by vehicles. Brain injuries can lead to serious complications such as memory loss and inability to concentrate. A traumatic injury to the brain can also cause a insanity. Lung injuries, such as pneumothorax (when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity), are also fatal if they're not treated immediately.
The tragic death of a loved one is but common occurrence in pedestrian accidents, especially if the victim suffers from an injury to the spinal cord or another serious injury. Victims and their loved ones may be required to bring a lawsuit against the driver at fault, and the insurance company that covers the driver, to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial losses.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is knowledgeable and skilled can help victims file a lawsuit against the people responsible for their accident. Our firm can work with experts, such as biomechanical engineers, in order to establish the circumstances under which the collision occurred and resulted in a specific injury. This type of evidence is critical in preventing frivolous defenses by at-fault parties.
Scars and Broken Bones
Even with the presence of sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians still can be injured in traffic accidents. It's because some drivers regardless of laws and regulations, as well as measures designed to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents, are too reckless and careless when operating their cars, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
Pedestrians often sustain serious injuries in these types of incidents, including traumatic brain injury spinal cord injury, broken bones in the hands, feet and legs. These injuries can cause high medical bills and lost earnings due to the absence of work. Therefore, it is essential to find a seasoned NYC pedestrian accident lawyer who will 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 may take months or even years to heal, and they can cause long-term pain and discomfort for the victim. An experienced attorney will review all evidence related 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 damages that have the expense of financial costs pedestrians can also claim compensation for other damages, like emotional and physical pain and suffering, humiliation and loss of enjoyment life. If YouTube is damaged, you could be eligible for compensation for the repair or replacement cost.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the procedure of filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit against a driver or another person responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. This includes all of your future and current medical expenses, rehabilitation care loss of income, property damage. Our firm is well-versed in all the sections of New York State law and City law that pertain to pedestrians. We will utilize this knowledge for your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
If a pedestrian is struck by a car the resulting injuries can be catastrophic. This is especially true when the person is struck on the head. This kind of injury can result in brain trauma, resulting in an injury to the head or a cerebral hemorrhage. Symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss and headaches. It is vital that the patient consults a doctor immediately and documents all injuries, including permanent scarring.
If a person is damaged or scarred because of an accident, their quality of life may be significantly diminished and they could suffer significant financial losses that could be compensated by civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss is medical bills for treatment or prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing care that is needed to manage the effects of permanent disfigurement or scarring.
This can be a significant expense and could include physical therapy, psychological counseling or medical treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. A person who is permanently disabled may not be able to earn an income and earn as they once did. This can result in significant lost wages as well as the loss of future earnings that can be recovered.
Insurance companies and defendants in court frequently dispute the fact that a person has permanent disfigurement. Photographs and videos are helpful in proving that the damage is indeed permanent. It is crucial that the plaintiff keep track of their medical records and have them mention the disfigurement that occurred in the injury. Expert testimony can be extremely beneficial in proving the extent of a permanent disfigurement as well as its impact on a person's quality of life and enjoyment life.
It is important that you be aware of your rights if you've suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash. Contact an experienced New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The attorney can review the details of your case and determine the kind of damages you're entitled to. The attorney will also explore the parties who could be held responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle who injured you or the city agency that is responsible for the shoddy maintenance of streetlights and sidewalks which contributed to your injuries or the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver on duty.