Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills as well as lost wages resulting from absences from work along with pain and suffering and more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to protect pedestrians from accidents with motor vehicles.
But, even if pedestrians follow the law, they can be struck by vehicles. A seasoned attorney could uncover overlooked opportunities to seek compensation, like from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks and sidewalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people think that pedestrians have the right-of-way when walking on the street. However, this isn't true. While pedestrians do have certain rights, it's essential that they adhere to all rules of the road to ensure their safety and avoid any accidents.
Pedestrians can easily get hit by trucks or cars when they suddenly step off a curb or run into traffic without looking both ways. Fortunately, the law has been designed to protect pedestrians from injury caused by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey.
If a pedestrian is struck by the vehicle, they usually suffer severe injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result they are often faced with significant personal and financial challenges that affect their daily lives. Often, pedestrians are left with huge medical bills that they have to pay when they're not working and have no source of income. 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. try this could include distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian has violated the traffic rules, it's usually the driver at fault for hitting them.
State laws, local ordinances and traffic signals 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. However, the law is not all black and white, and the issue of whether or not an individual had the right-ofway in a specific situation is a complex matter and can depend on the specific facts of the case.
A pedestrian is able to sue the driver responsible for their injuries, irrespective of the circumstances. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in understanding the laws in your area and determine who is responsible and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Organs of the Internal
When people are struck by vehicles, their torsos suffer a lot of trauma, which can result in internal organ injuries. This kind of injury typically results in devastating consequences that can 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 swiftly grow, and victims might be required to file a suit to recover damages from the party who are at fault.
The internal bleeding triggered by an injured spleen or kidney is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney is usually fatal unless it is treated immediately, and the damage to the internal organs of the victim can affect how well other organs function.
A spinal cord injury is another common ailment to internal organs. This is a serious injury that can cause permanent paralysis, and dramatically alter the life of the person. It is not common for pedestrians to suffer an injury to their spinal cord during a car accident because their head is secured by their skulls and they are usually not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Brain injuries, lungs, and liver are also common for people struck by cars. Brain injuries can be very serious and result in a variety of complications, like loss of memory and the inability to concentrate. A traumatic injury to the brain may cause a insanity. Lung injuries such as a pneumothorax, which happens when air from the lungs leaks into the chest cavity, can also cause death if not treated immediately.
Wrongful death is a tragic yet normal consequence of pedestrian accidents, particularly when the individual suffers a spinal cord injury or a similar catastrophic injury. The victims or their loved ones might be required to file a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident and his insurance company in order to get compensation for funeral expenses and other financial losses.
A knowledgeable and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against individuals or businesses responsible for their collision. 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 the at-fault parties.
Broken and scarred Bones
Despite the existence of crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians still can be injured in traffic accidents. This is due to the fact that despite the laws, regulations and precautions designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicles Some drivers are negligent and reckless in the operation of their cars, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles that are parked on New York's streets.
In these kinds of accidents pedestrians are usually injured in a serious way, including a traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, and broken bones on their feet, legs, and hands. People who have suffered these injuries are likely to face substantial medical bills as well as lost earnings due to missing work, which is why it is essential for them to retain an skilled NYC pedestrian accident attorney who can help them obtain compensation through a lawsuit.
A pedestrian who is hit by a vehicle or car could also sustain soft-tissue injuries. These can include bruises, muscle strains and whiplash. These injuries can take months to heal, and can cause ongoing discomfort for the victim. A skilled attorney can review all evidence relating to an accident involving a pedestrian, such as police reports, medical records and photographs, to provide an accurate and fair estimate of the amount of compensation to which a victim is entitled.
In addition to economic damages that result in the expense of financial costs pedestrians can also 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 may also be eligible for compensation for the repair or replacement cost.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the process of filing a pedestrian crash lawsuit against a driver or other party who is responsible for your injuries. Our attorneys will fight aggressively to ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation you are entitled to, including any future medical expenses, rehabilitative expenses, lost income, and property damage. Our firm is well-versed in all of the provisions of New York State law and City law that pertain to pedestrians. We will use this knowledge to help you in your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that can result when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle are usually catastrophic. This is especially true if the pedestrian is struck on the head. This kind of injury can result in brain trauma, leading to an injury to the head or a cerebral hemorrhage. Symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss, and headaches. It is important that the victim see an emergency physician immediately and record all injuries including any permanent scarring or disfigurement.
A person who is damaged or disfigured due to an accident may suffer significant loss in quality of life and financial losses. They can be compensated under civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss is medical bills for treatment or prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing care that is required to treat the consequences of permanent disfigurement or scarring.
It is costly and could include physical therapy, counseling, or medical treatment for ailments such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic disorder. In addition to these expenses, a person who is permanently ill is usually unable to work and earn a living as they once did. This can result in significant lost wages as well as a loss of future earnings that could be recouped in addition.
The process of proving that someone is suffering from a permanent disfigurement can be difficult and is often disputed by insurance companies or defendants in court. Photos and videos can be used to prove that the injury is permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keep the medical records of their patients, and has them reference the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony is beneficial in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement and the impact it has on a person's quality of living and enjoyment of their life.
If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian crash, it is important to be aware of your rights and contact an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney can review the details of your case and determine what kind of damages you're entitled to. The lawyer will also consider which parties may be held liable for your injuries. It could be the driver of the vehicle that hit you or the city agency that is responsible for the poorly maintained streetlights and sidewalks that caused your injury or the company of a delivery or ride-share service driver on duty.