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A Step-By Step Guide To Selecting Your Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A New York pedestrian accident attorney can assist you in recovering damages such as medical bills and lost wages, pain and suffering, and much more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from accidents with motor vehicles.
However, even if pedestrians follow the law, they can be struck by vehicles. A knowledgeable attorney could discover overlooked opportunities to seek compensation, for instance, from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks and sidewalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people assume that pedestrians always have right of way when they’re on the streets. But this isn’t always true. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must observe all the rules of the road in order to ensure their own safety and avoid accidents with motor vehicles.
The risk for pedestrians is being hit by trucks or cars if they suddenly step off the curb or cross the street while not looking both ways. Luckily, New York and New Jersey have laws to safeguard pedestrians.
If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, they typically suffer devastating injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and ongoing care. They are often faced with serious financial and personal issues that affect their lives. Many pedestrians have to pay for medical expenses that are huge when they don’t work and earn no income. In addition emotional and physical trauma caused by the accident of a pedestrian could be life-altering and can have long-term effects.
In the majority of cases, it was the driver’s negligence was to be blamed for a collision. This includes drunken driving, distracted driving or speeding behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian broke the traffic rules, it’s usually the driver who is at fault for hitting them.
The right-of-way for pedestrians is determined by state laws, local ordinances and traffic signals or signs. In most states pedestrians are entitled to the right of way when they are in a crosswalk that has an indication for walking and observing all other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and can be complicated. It may depend on the specific facts of a case.
Whatever the circumstances any 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 area and identify the driver responsible, and fight for all the compensation you’re entitled to.
Internal Organ Injuries
When people are struck by vehicles, their torsos suffer a lot of trauma that could result in internal organ injuries. This type of injury can cause severe consequences for the person’s daily life and can result in long-term surgery and the inability work. The medical expenses can quickly add up and the victim may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages from the at-fault parties.
The internal bleeding that results from a ruptured spleen, or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney could be fatal if it is not treated promptly. The internal injury to the victim could affect other organs.
A spinal cord injury is a common ailment to internal organs. This is a serious injury that can lead to permanent paralysis, and dramatically alter the life of the victim. It is not common for pedestrians to suffer an injury to their spinal cord in a car crash, as their head is only protected by the skull, and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Brain injuries, lungs, and liver are also common among people injured by automobiles. Brain injuries can result in serious complications such as memory loss and inability to concentrate. A traumatizing injury to the brain may result in a condition known as a coma. Lung injuries such as a pneumothorax, which occurs when the air in the lungs leaks into the chest cavity, could also cause death if not treated promptly.
Wrongful death is a tragic but common occurrence in pedestrian accidents, particularly when the individual suffers a spinal cord injury or a similar catastrophic injury. The victims or their loved ones might need to bring a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault and his insurance company to recover compensation for funeral costs and other financial loss.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is experienced and skilled can assist victims take legal action against the people accountable for their injuries. Our firm is able to consult experts, such as biomechanical engineers, in order to provide evidence about how the collision took place and resulted in a specific injury. This type of evidence could be crucial in thwarting fraudulent claims made by the at-fault party.
Broken and swollen Bones
Despite the presence of sidewalks and crosswalks, pedestrians are still at risk for injury in traffic collisions. It’s because some drivers in spite of the laws and regulations, as well as precautions designed to shield pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents are reckless and careless when operating their vehicles, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
In these types of incidents, pedestrians are often injured severely, such as injuries to the brain that are traumatic or spinal injury, as well as fractured bones on the feet, legs, and hands. Anyone who has suffered these injuries are likely to face substantial medical bills and loss of income due to missed work, which is why it is important for them to retain an skilled NYC pedestrian accident attorney who will help them seek compensation through a lawsuit.
If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle or other type of vehicle, he could also suffer soft tissue injuries. These can include bruising, muscle strains and strains, as well as whiplash. These injuries can take a long time to heal and cause chronic discomfort for the victim. An experienced attorney can look over 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 to which a victim is entitled to.
In addition to the economic damage pedestrians could also be entitled to compensation for noneconomic damages, such as suffering and pain (physical and emotional), humiliation, and loss of enjoyment. If your personal property is damaged, you could be entitled to compensation for repair or replacement cost.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the procedure of filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit against a motorist or another person responsible for your injuries. Our attorneys will fight aggressively to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation you deserve, including all current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income and property damage. Our law firm is acquainted with all the various 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
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the injuries that result can be catastrophic. This is especially true if the pedestrian is hit on the head. This kind of injury can cause brain trauma, resulting in an injury to the head or a cerebral hemorrhage. The signs can include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is important for the victim to see a doctor right away and document all of their injuries including any permanent disfigurement or scarring.
A person who is severely injured or disfigured because of an accident can suffer a significant loss of quality of life as well as financial losses. These losses can be paid out under civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss are medical bills for treatment such as prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing care required to treat the effects of the permanent disfigurement or scarring.
It can be costly and could include physical therapy, counseling, or medical treatment for illnesses such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic disorder. A person who is permanently damaged may also be unable to earn a living and work as they once did. This can result in substantial lost wages and a loss of future earnings that can be recovered as well.
Insurance companies and defendants in court frequently argue that a person has an irreparable disfigurement. Photographs and videos are helpful in proving that the damage is indeed permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keeps track of their medical records and have them reference the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony can be beneficial in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement and its impact on the quality of life and enjoyment of life.
If you’ve been seriously injured in a pedestrian collision it is essential to be aware of your rights and get in touch with an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney will analyze the details of your case to determine the damages you could be entitled to. The lawyer will also consider which parties could be held responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that hit you as well as a city agency that is responsible for unsafe sidewalks or street lights that were not functioning properly that caused your accident Attorney No injury or the company of an on-duty delivery driver or ride-share driver that was involved in your accident.