Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in recovering damages such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and many more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws that protect pedestrians from crashes caused by motor vehicles.
Even if pedestrians follow the law, they could still be hit by vehicles. A skilled lawyer can uncover overlooked opportunities to obtain compensation, such as from a government agency to fix unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks.
Pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way
Many people believe that pedestrians have the right of way when they are on the streets. However, this isn't the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must observe all the rules of the road to ensure their safety and avoid accidents with motor vehicles.
Pedestrians can easily get hit by trucks and cars in the event that they jump off a curb or into traffic without noticing the other side. Luckily, New York and New Jersey have laws to safeguard pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is hit by a car and suffers severe injuries that require intensive medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result they are often faced with significant personal and financial challenges that affect their lives. Many pedestrians have to pay huge medical bills even if they don't earn a salary and have no income. Additionally, the physical and emotional trauma caused by the accident of a pedestrian could be life-altering and can have long-term consequences.
In the majority of instances, the driver's carelessness is to blame for the accident. This could include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian has violated a traffic rule typically, it's the driver who is at fault for crashing into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals can determine a pedestrian's right of way. In most states, pedestrians have the right-of-way if they are in a designated crosswalk that has a walk signal and are in compliance with other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and can be complex. It may depend on the facts of a case.
A pedestrian is able to sue the driver responsible for their injuries, regardless of the circumstances. It is important to have a seasoned New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help know the laws in your area, determine who was responsible for the accident and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Internal Organ Injuries
When people are hit by vehicles, their torsos endure lots of trauma that could cause injuries to internal organs. This type of injury usually has devastating consequences that radically affect the victim's daily life and can result in the need for long-term surgery and the inability to work. These medical costs can quickly increase, and the victim might be required to file a suit to seek compensation from the parties at fault.
The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, also known as a kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney can cause death if not treated promptly. The internal injuries to the victim could affect other organs.
Another frequent injury to internal organs is a spinal cord injury. This is an extremely serious injury that could cause permanent paralysis and drastically change the victim's life. It is not uncommon for pedestrians to experience the injury to their spinal cords in a car crash, since their heads are only secured by their skulls and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a vehicle.
People who are hit by cars are often injured to the brain, lungs and liver. 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 could result in a insanity. Lung injuries, including pneumothorax (when air from the lungs leaks into the chest cavity), are also fatal if not treated promptly.
The most devastating and common outcome of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death particularly when a person suffers a catastrophic injury such as an injury to the spine. The victims or their loved ones might need to file a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident and his insurance company in order to recover compensation for funeral costs and other financial losses.
A skilled and knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against people or companies that caused their crash. Our firm can consult experts, such as biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence about how the collision occurred and led to a specific injury. This kind of evidence is critical in preventing frivolous defenses from the at-fault parties.
Broken and scarred Bones
Despite the existence of sidewalks and crosswalks pedestrians are still at risk of injuries in traffic accidents. This is due to the fact that despite the laws, regulations, and other accommodations designed to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicles Some drivers are too reckless and negligent when operating motorbikes, trucks, cars and other motor vehicles on New York's streets.
Pedestrians often sustain serious injuries during these kinds of accidents which include traumatic brain injuries spinal cord injury, broken bones in the feet, hands and legs. These injuries can result in high medical bills and lost earnings due to missing work. Therefore, it is essential to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation.
When a pedestrian is hit by a car or other kind of vehicle, he or she might also suffer soft tissue injuries that may include bruising, muscle strains and strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take a long time to heal and cause chronic pain for the victim. A skilled attorney can review all evidence relating to a pedestrian accident, including medical records, police reports and photographs, in order to give a precise and fair estimate of the amount of compensation a victim is entitled.
In addition to the economic damages that result in a financial cost, pedestrians can claim compensation for non-economic losses such as physical and emotional pain and suffering, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. If your personal property is damaged, you could also be entitled to compensation for repair or replacement cost.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the procedure of filing a pedestrian crash lawsuit against a driver or another party who is responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve. This includes all of your future and current medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, and 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 apply this knowledge to the benefit of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that can occur when pedestrians are struck by a car are usually catastrophic. This is especially true when a pedestrian is hit on the head. This type 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 can include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is important for the victim to see an emergency physician immediately and record all injuries including any permanent scarring or disfigurement.
If someone is scarred or disfigured because of an accident their quality of life can be severely diminished and they may suffer substantial financial losses that could be compensated through civil law. Medical bills prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing medical care are among the most obvious and significant losses.
It can be costly and may include physical therapy, counseling or medical treatment for ailments such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic disorder. In addition to these expenses those who are permanently ill is usually not able to work and earn the same income they once did. This can result in substantial lost wages as well as the loss of future earnings that could be recovered.
Insurance companies and defendants in court typically dispute the fact that a person suffers from a permanent disfigurement. Photos and videos can be used to prove the injury is permanent. YouTube is crucial that the plaintiff keeps an eye on their medical records and that they reference the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony is also very helpful in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement and its impact on a person's level of living and enjoyment of life.
If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian collision, it is important to know your rights and get in touch with an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney will review the details of your case to determine the damages you could be entitled to. The lawyer will also determine which parties could be held liable for your injuries. This could be the driver of the vehicle who injured you, the city agency responsible for the poor maintenance of sidewalks and faulty streetlights that contributed to your injury, or even the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver on duty.