Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for medical expenses and lost wages due to missed workdays as well as pain and suffering, and more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from accidents with motor vehicles.
Even if pedestrians adhere to the law, they could still be struck by cars. A seasoned attorney could uncover undiscovered opportunities to seek compensation, for instance, from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks or sidewalks.
Pedestrians Have the Right-of-Way
Many people believe that pedestrians have the right-of-way when they're out on the street. However, YouTube isn't necessarily the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they also must follow all the rules of the road to ensure their own safety and avoid collisions with motor vehicles.
Pedestrians can easily get hit by trucks and cars when they suddenly step off a curb or run into traffic without noticing the other side. Luckily, New York and New Jersey have laws to safeguard pedestrians.
If a pedestrian is struck by vehicles, they often suffer severe injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and continuous care. They are often faced with serious financial and personal issues that affect their daily lives. Many times, pedestrians are faced with huge medical bills they have to pay even when they're not working and have no other income source. The physical and emotional trauma caused by an accident on the road is usually life-changing and can have long-term consequences.
In most instances, the driver's carelessness is the primary cause of the collision. This includes distracted driving, drunken driving speeding, and reckless driving behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian violates an ordinance, it's usually the driver who is at fault for crashing into them.
State laws local ordinances, state laws and traffic signals or signs can determine a pedestrian's right of way. In most states, pedestrians are granted the right-of-way when they are in a designated crosswalk with a walk signal and obeying any other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and may be a bit ambiguous. It could also depend on the circumstances of a case.
No matter what the circumstance, a pedestrian can claim compensation for their injuries from the driver who caused them harm. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in understanding the laws in your region and identify the driver who is at fault, and fight for all the compensation you are entitled to.
Internal Organs
If victims are struck by vehicles, their torsos endure lots of trauma which can result in injuries to internal organs. This type of injury can have devastating consequences on the person's daily life and can result in lengthy surgery and inability to work. The medical expenses can quickly mount up, and victims might be required to file a suit to seek compensation from the parties at fault.
If the person who is injured has an injury to the kidney or spleen, the organ can rupture, causing internal bleeding that is not as easily stopped as external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen is typically fatal unless it is treated immediately, and the injury to the victim's internal organs may affect the way other organs function.
Another frequent injury to internal organs is the spinal cord injury. This is an extremely serious injury that could cause permanent paralysis and drastically change the victim's life. In the event of a car crash it is not unusual for pedestrians who are only protected by their skulls to sustain an injury to their spine.
People who are hit by cars often suffer injuries to the lungs, brain and liver. Brain injuries can result in serious complications like memory loss and inability to focus. A traumatizing injury to the brain may cause a coma. Lung injuries, like pneumothorax (when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity), are also fatal if not treated immediately.
A tragically fatal but common occurrence in pedestrian accidents, particularly when the individual suffers a spinal cord injury or a similar catastrophic injury. Victims and their loved ones may be required to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and the driver's insurance company to seek compensation for funeral expenses and other financial losses.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is experienced and experienced can assist victims file a lawsuit against the people accountable for their injuries. Our firm is able to consult with experts, including biomechanical engineers to provide evidence of how the collision occurred and the way it caused an injury. This kind of evidence is critical in preventing frivolous defenses from the at-fault parties.
Broken and scarred 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 in spite of the laws and regulations, and even measures designed to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents are reckless and negligent when they operate their vehicles, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
Pedestrians often sustain serious injuries during these kinds of accidents which include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injury and fractured bones in the feet, hands and legs. These injuries can result in large medical bills and loss of earnings due to the absence of work. It is therefore crucial to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to assist you in seeking compensation.
If a pedestrian is struck by a car or other kind of vehicle, they could also suffer soft tissue injuries, which may include bruising, muscle strains and strains and whiplash. These injuries can take several months to heal and can cause long-term discomfort for the victim. A skilled attorney will review the evidence relating to a pedestrian's accident, including medical records including police reports, photographs and medical records and give a fair and accurate estimate of the amount an injured person is entitled to in compensation.
In addition to economic damages that have the expense of financial costs, pedestrians can claim compensation for non-economic damages like emotional and physical suffering and pain, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. If your personal property is damaged, you may be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement cost.
Oresky & Associates' attorneys can assist you in filing a lawsuit for pedestrian injuries against the driver or other party 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, rehabilitative treatment loss of income, property damage. Our law firm is familiar with all the different sections of New York State and City law that regulate pedestrians, and we will use this knowledge to the benefit of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that may occur when pedestrians are struck by a car can be devastating. This is especially true when a pedestrian is hit on the head. This kind of injury can result in a brain injury that can result in concussions, or an traumatic brain hemorrhage, also known as a brain bleeding. The symptoms could include blurred vision, memory loss, and headaches. It is crucial for the patient to visit a doctor immediately and record all injuries including any permanent disfigurement or scarring.
If someone is scarred or disfigured as a result of an accident their quality of life could be significantly diminished and they could suffer significant 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 expenses.
This can be a significant expense and will likely include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to these expenses, a person who is permanently ill is usually not able to work and earn a living as they used to. This can result in significant lost wages as well as the loss of future earnings that could be recovered.
Insurance companies and defendants in court often dispute the fact that a person has an irreparable disfigurement. Videos and photographs can be helpful in proving that the damage is in fact permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keep track of their medical records and have them mention the disfigurement that occurred in the injury. Expert testimony is also very helpful in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement and the impact it has on a person's quality of life and enjoyment of their life.
If you've been severely injured in a pedestrian accident, it is important to be aware of your rights and contact an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney will analyze the facts in your case to determine the damages you are entitled to. The attorney will investigate who is responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle who injured you as well as the city agency responsible for the poorly maintained streetlights and sidewalks that contributed to your injury or even the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver on duty.