It's Time To Increase Your Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Options
Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for medical expenses and lost wages due to missed workdays along with pain and suffering and much more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws that protect pedestrians from crashes caused by motor vehicles.
Even if pedestrians obey the law, they may still be hit by vehicles. An experienced attorney can uncover overlooked opportunities to seek compensation, like from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks or sidewalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people assume that pedestrians always have the right of way when they're on the streets. However, this isn't always the case. While pedestrians do have certain rights, it is crucial that they obey all traffic rules to ensure their safety and avoid accidents.
Pedestrians are at risk of being hit by trucks or cars when they suddenly walk off a curb or if they run into traffic not looking both directions. Fortunately, New York and New Jersey have laws that safeguard pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle and suffers severe injuries that require extensive medical care and ongoing care. In the aftermath they are often confronted with major personal and financial challenges that impact their daily lives. Most pedestrians are left with huge medical bills they have to pay when they're not working and don't have an income source. The emotional and physical trauma caused by an accident on the road is usually life-changing, and can have lasting consequences.
In most cases, the driver's fault was to blame for a crash. This can be due to drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian broke the traffic rules and was unable to obey it, it's the driver at fault for hitting them.
State laws local ordinances, state laws and traffic signals or signs can determine the right of way a pedestrian has. In most states, pedestrians are granted the right-of-way only if they are in a crosswalk with a walk signal and obeying any other traffic laws. However, the law is not black and white and the issue of whether a person had the right-of-way in a particular circumstance can be extremely complicated and could depend on the specific facts of the particular case.
You Tube is able to sue the driver who caused their injuries, regardless of the circumstances. It is important to have a knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to assist you learn the laws applicable to your area, determine who was at fault for your accident, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Injuries to the Internal Organs
When victims are struck by vehicles, the torsos suffer a lot of trauma that can lead to internal organ injuries. This type of injury often 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. The medical expenses can quickly mount up, and victims may have to file a lawsuit to seek compensation from the responsible parties.
If the person who is injured has a spleen or kidney injury the organ can rupture, causing internal bleeding that isn't as easily stopped as external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen can cause death if not treated promptly. The internal damage to the victim may also affect other organs.
A spinal cord injury is a frequent injury to internal organs. This is an extremely serious injury that could lead to permanent paralysis and drastically change the life of the victim. It is not common for pedestrians to suffer the injury to their spinal cords in a car accident, as their head is only secured by their skulls and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
Brain injuries lung, liver, and lungs are also common for people who are struck by vehicles. Brain injuries can cause serious complications, such as memory loss and a loss of focus. A traumatizing injury to the brain can also cause a condition known as a coma. Lung injuries, such as the pneumothorax (when air from the lungs leaks into the chest cavity) can also be fatal if not treated promptly.
A tragically fatal yet common consequence of pedestrian accidents, especially if the victim suffers a spinal cord injury or other catastrophic injury. The victims or their loved ones might be required to bring a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault and his insurance company to seek compensation for funeral costs and other financial loss.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is experienced and skilled can assist victims take legal action against those accountable for their injuries. Our firm can consult experts, including biomechanical engineers, in order to provide evidence about how the collision occurred and caused the injury. This type of evidence could be vital in stopping false claims from the party responsible for the fault.
Broken and scarred Bones
Despite the existence of sidewalks and crosswalks pedestrians are still at risk for injury in traffic collisions. This is due to the fact that despite the laws, regulations and accommodations designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicles, some drivers are just negligent and reckless when operating vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles that travel through New York's streets.
In these types of incidents, pedestrians are often injured severely, such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal injury as well as broken bones on their feet, legs and hands. These injuries can lead to large medical bills and loss of earnings due to missing work. It is therefore important to find a seasoned NYC pedestrian accident lawyer who will assist you in obtaining compensation.
A pedestrian who is hit by a car or vehicle may also suffer soft-tissue injuries. These include bruises, muscle strains and whiplash. These injuries can take months or longer to heal, and could cause ongoing pain and discomfort for the victim. An experienced attorney will look over the evidence relating to an accident involving a pedestrian including medical records including police reports, photographs and medical records and will provide a fair and accurate estimate of the amount a victim is entitled to in compensation.
In addition to the economic damage that result in a financial cost pedestrians can also claim compensation for other damages, such as physical and emotional suffering and pain, humiliation and loss of enjoyment life. In addition, if your personal property was damaged by 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 driver or another party who is responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight hard to ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation that you are entitled to, which includes any future medical expenses, rehabilitative costs, lost income and property damage. Our law firm is familiar with all the various sections of New York State and City law that pertain to pedestrians and we will use this knowledge to the benefit of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
If a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle, the injuries that result can be severe. This is particularly true if the pedestrian is struck on the head. This type of injury may result in brain trauma, which can result in a concussion or a traumatic cerebral hemorrhage. Symptoms can include blurred vision, 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 severely damaged or disfigured due to an accident, their quality of life can be severely diminished and they may suffer substantial financial losses that can be compensated under civil law. Medical bills, prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing care are the most obvious and significant expenses.
It can be costly and may include physical therapy, counseling, or medical treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic disorder. In addition to these costs one of the most significant issues is that a person who is permanently disabled is often not able to work and earn a living as they used to. This can result in significant lost wages and an eventual loss of earnings that can be recovered in addition.
The process of proving that someone is suffering from a permanent disfigurement can be a challenge and is often challenged by insurance companies or defendants in court. Videos and photographs can be used to prove the injury is permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keeps the medical records of their patients, and has them refer to the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony is helpful in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement, and the impact it has on a person's quality of life and enjoyment in their lives.
If you've been seriously injured in a pedestrian collision it is essential to be aware of your rights and contact an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney will review the facts of your case and determine which kinds of damages you are entitled to recover. The lawyer will also determine which parties could be held accountable for your injuries. It could be the driver of the vehicle that hit you or the city agency that is responsible for the poor maintenance of streetlights and sidewalks that contributed to your injury, or even the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver who is on duty.