Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A experienced New York pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining damages for medical bills, lost wages from working hours missed along with pain and suffering and more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents.
Even if pedestrians adhere to the law, they can still be struck by cars. Hampton injury lawyer can uncover overlooked opportunities to obtain compensation, for example, from a government agency for unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people think that pedestrians always have the right-of-way when walking in the street. However, this isn't necessarily the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, it's important that they follow all rules of the road to ensure their safety and avoid accidents.
The risk for pedestrians is being hit by trucks or cars in the event that they suddenly cross a curb or cross the street while not looking both directions. Fortunately, the law has been designed to protect pedestrians from injuries caused by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, they often suffer severe injuries that require intensive medical treatment and ongoing care. As a result they are often faced with significant financial and personal challenges that impact their daily lives. Many times, pedestrians are faced with huge medical bills that they have to pay when they aren't working and have no other income source. The physical and emotional trauma caused by an accident on the road is usually life-changing and may have long-term consequences.
In most instances, the driver's carelessness is to blame for the accident. This can be due to drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian broke a traffic rule and was unable to obey it, it's the driver responsible for crashing into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals can decide the right of way a pedestrian has. In most states, pedestrians have the right-of-way if they are in a crosswalk with a walk signal and obeying any other traffic laws. The law isn't a simple black-and white and can be complicated. It may also depend on the circumstances of a particular case.
A pedestrian may claim damages against the driver responsible for their injuries, irrespective of the circumstances. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you to understand the laws in your area and determine who is responsible and fight for the compensation you are entitled to.
Injuries to the Organs of the Internal
When victims are struck by vehicles, the torsos undergo a lot trauma, which can result in internal organ injuries. This type of injury can result in devastating effects on the person's daily life as well as the necessity for long-term surgery and the inability work. These medical costs can quickly increase, and the victim might have to file a suit to recover damages from the party who are at fault.
The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney is usually fatal if not treated promptly, and the damage to the internal organs of the victim can affect how well other organs function.
Another common injury to internal organs is a spinal cord injury. This is an injury that is serious and can cause permanent paralysis and drastically change the life of the victim. It is not uncommon for pedestrians to experience an injury to their spinal cord in a car accident, because their head is protected by the skull and they are generally unprepared for the sudden impact of a car.
People who are struck by cars usually suffer injuries to the brain, lungs and liver. Brain injuries can be serious and cause a range of complications, including loss of memory or inability to concentrate. A brain injury that is traumatizing can also lead to a condition known as a coma. Lung injuries like a pneumothorax, which occurs when the air in the lungs escapes into the chest cavity, can also be fatal if not treated promptly.
The most devastating and common outcome of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death particularly when the victim suffers a severe injury, like an injury to the spine. The family members of the victim may be required to bring a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault and the insurance company of the driver to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is knowledgeable and experienced can assist victims take legal action against the parties responsible for their accident. Our firm is able to consult experts, such as biomechanical engineers, to prove how the collision happened and caused the injury. This type of evidence could be crucial in thwarting frivolous claims from the party responsible for the fault.
Scars and Broken Bones
Even with the presence of sidewalks, crosswalks and walking bridges, pedestrians can still be injured in traffic accidents. This is because, despite the laws, regulations and precautions designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicles, some drivers are just too reckless and negligent in the operation of their cars, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles on New York's streets.
Pedestrians often sustain serious injuries in these types of incidents such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, as well as fractured bones in the feet, hands and legs. These injuries can result in expensive medical bills as well as lost earnings due to the absence of work. It is therefore important to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation.
When a pedestrian is hit by a car or another kind of vehicle, they might also suffer soft tissue injuries, which may include muscle sprains, bruising and strains and whiplash. These injuries could take months or longer to heal, and can cause chronic pain and discomfort for the victim. A skilled attorney will review all evidence related to an accident involving a pedestrian, including medical documents, police reports and photographs and give a fair and accurate estimation of how much the victim should receive in compensation.
In addition to economic damages pedestrians could also be entitled to compensation for noneconomic damages, like pain and suffering (physical and emotional) humiliation, loss of enjoyment. If, in addition, your personal property was damaged by the accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement costs.
Oresky & Associates' attorneys can assist you in filing an action for a pedestrian's accident against the driver, or any other party responsible for your injuries. Our attorneys will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve. This includes all of your current and future 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 pertaining to pedestrians, and we will use this knowledge to the benefit of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that may occur when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle are usually devastating. This is particularly true if the pedestrian is hit on the head. This kind of injury could cause brain trauma which can cause concussions or an traumatic brain hemorrhage, also known as a brain bleeding. The symptoms could include blurred sight as well as memory loss and headaches. It is crucial that the patient consults a doctor immediately and documents any injuries, including permanent scarring.
A person who is disfigured or scarred as a result an accident can suffer a significant loss of quality of life and financial losses. These losses can be paid out under civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss is medical bills for treatment or prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing care that will be needed to manage the consequences of permanent scarring or disfigurement.
It can be extremely expensive and may 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 disfigured is often incapable of working and earning a living as they once did. This can result in substantial lost wages as well as the loss of future earnings that can be recovered in addition.
Insurance companies and defendants in court frequently contest the claim that a person has an irreparable disfigurement. Videos and photographs can be helpful in proving that the damage is indeed permanent. It is also important for the plaintiff to keep track of all medical records and to have them reference the disfigurement as part of the injury. Expert testimony can be useful for proving the extent of permanent disfigurement and its impact on the quality of life and enjoyment of life.
It is crucial to know your rights in the event that you've been seriously injured in a pedestrian crash. Contact a knowledgeable New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The attorney will analyze the details of your case to determine the damages you are entitled to. The attorney will investigate the parties who could be held responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that struck you or a city agency responsible for poorly maintained sidewalks or faulty street lights that contributed to your accident or the company of an on-duty delivery driver or ride-share driver that was involved in your accident.