Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you recover damages, including medical bills as well as lost wages in the event of a crash, pain and suffering and much more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents.
However, even when pedestrians abide by the law, they could be struck by vehicles. An experienced attorney can uncover missed opportunities to obtain compensation, for instance, from a government agency for unsafe crosswalks or sidewalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people think that pedestrians always have the right-of-way when they're out on the streets. However, this isn't necessarily true. While pedestrians do have certain rights, it's essential that they adhere to all traffic rules to ensure their safety and avoid any accidents.
Pedestrians can easily get hit by trucks and cars if they step suddenly off a curb or run into traffic without noticing the other side. Fortunately, the law is designed to help protect pedestrians from being hurt by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey.
If a pedestrian is struck by vehicles, they often suffer catastrophic injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result, they often face significant personal and financial difficulties that affect their daily lives. Many pedestrians have to pay huge medical bills when they aren't working and earn no money. Additionally emotional and physical trauma that results from the accident of a pedestrian could be life-altering and have long-term effects.
In the majority of cases, it was the driver's negligence was to blame for a crash. This can be due to distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, or reckless behavior behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian was breaking a traffic law, it's usually the driver's fault they rammed into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals can determine a pedestrian's right of way. In the majority of states, pedestrians are entitled to the right of way if 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 can be complicated. It could also depend on the circumstances of a particular case.
Whatever the circumstances regardless of the circumstances, a pedestrian may seek 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 area and identify the driver at fault and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Organs of the Internal
When people are struck by vehicles, their torsos undergo a lot trauma, which can result in internal organ injuries. This kind of injury can result in devastating effects on the life of the victim and can result in lengthy surgery and inability to work. The medical expenses can quickly increase and the victim may need to file a lawsuit to get compensation from the at-fault parties.
The internal bleeding caused by an injured spleen or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen is usually fatal unless it is treated quickly and the injury to the victim's internal organs may affect the way other organs function.
A spinal cord injury is a frequent injury to internal organs. This is an injury that is serious and can cause permanent paralysis, and dramatically alter the life of the person. It is not unusual for pedestrians to suffer a spinal cord injury during a car accident since their heads are only secured by their skulls and they are generally unprepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Injuries to the brain, lungs, and liver are also common for people struck by cars. Brain injuries can result in serious complications such as memory loss and inability to concentrate. A traumatizing injury to the brain could cause a coma. Lung injuries, such as the pneumothorax (when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity) can also be fatal if they're not treated promptly.
The most tragic and frequent result of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death, especially when someone suffers a devastating injury, such as an injury to the spine. Victims and their families might be required to bring a lawsuit against the driver at fault and the driver's insurance company, to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial damages.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is knowledgeable and skilled can help victims file a lawsuit against the people accountable for their injuries. Our firm can work with experts, such as biomechanical engineers to provide evidence of the manner in which the collision occurred and what caused an injury. This kind of evidence is crucial in thwarting frivolous defenses from at-fault parties.
Broken and swollen Bones
Despite the existence of crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians can still be injured in traffic accidents. It's because some drivers in spite of the laws, regulations, and accommodations designed to protect pedestrians from accidents caused by motor vehicles are reckless and careless when operating their cars, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
Pedestrians are often injured seriously in these kinds of incidents such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, as well as fractured bones in the feet, hands and legs. Those who have suffered these injuries are likely to be faced with significant medical bills as well as lost earnings due to missing work. That's why it is important for them to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident attorney who will help them seek compensation through a lawsuit.
A pedestrian who is struck by a car or vehicle may also suffer soft-tissue injuries. These can include bruises, muscle strains and whiplash. These injuries can take months or longer to heal and can cause long-term discomfort and pain for the victim. A knowledgeable attorney will go over the evidence relating to an accident involving a pedestrian including medical documents including police reports, photographs and medical records and provide a fair and accurate estimate of the amount an injured person should be compensated.
In addition to the economic damages that have the expense of financial costs, pedestrians can claim compensation for other damages, such as physical and emotional suffering and humiliation and loss of enjoyment life. In addition, if your personal property was damaged during the accident, you could be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement costs.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the process of filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit against a motorist or another person responsible for your injuries. You Tube will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to. 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 pertaining to pedestrians, and we'll use this knowledge to the benefit of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that can occur when pedestrians are struck by a vehicle are often catastrophic. This is especially true when the person is struck on the head. This kind of injury could result in brain trauma, leading to a concussion or a traumatic cerebral hemorrhage. The symptoms could include blurred vision as well as memory loss and headaches. It is essential for the victim to see a doctor immediately and note all injuries, including any permanent disfigurement or scarring.
If a person is damaged or disfigured as a result 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. Medical bills, prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing care are the most obvious and significant losses.
This can be a significant expense and may include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for conditions like depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to these costs those who are permanently ill is usually unable to work and earn a living as they used to. This can result in substantial lost wages and the loss of future earnings that could be recouped as well.
Insurance companies and defendants in court typically contest the claim that a person suffers from an irreparable disfigurement. Videos and photographs can be helpful in establishing that the injury is indeed permanent. It is also essential 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 is also very beneficial in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement and its impact on a person's quality of life and enjoyment in their lives.
It is important that you be aware of your rights if you have been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident. Contact a seasoned New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts in your case to determine the damages you could be entitled to. The lawyer will investigate who is responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that struck you, a city agency for poorly maintained sidewalks or street lights that were not functioning properly that contributed to your accident, or the company of an on-duty delivery driver or ride-share driver who was involved in your crash.