Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills and lost wages due to working hours missed, pain and suffering and more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws to protect pedestrians from crashes caused by motor vehicles.
But, even if pedestrians follow the law, they could 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 believe that pedestrians have the right to have their way when they're on the street. However, this isn't necessarily 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 can easily get hit by cars and trucks if they step suddenly off a curb or run into traffic without noticing the other side. Fortunately, New York and New Jersey have laws to protect pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle they are often struck with severe injuries that require intensive medical care and ongoing care. They are often faced with significant financial and personal difficulties that impact their daily lives. Many pedestrians must pay for medical expenses that are huge even if they don't earn a salary and earn no money. In addition the emotional and physical trauma that results from an accident with a pedestrian can be life-changing and have long-lasting effects.
In most cases, the driver's fault was to be blamed for a crash. This includes distracted driving, drunken driving or speeding behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian was violating a traffic rule, it is usually the driver's fault they rammed into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals or signs can determine a pedestrian's right of way. In most states, pedestrians are entitled to the right of way when they are in a crosswalk that has an appropriate signal for walking, and they're in compliance with all other traffic laws. The law isn't a simple black-and white and can be complicated. It could also depend on the facts of a case.
Regardless of the circumstances, a pedestrian can claim compensation for their injuries from the driver who caused harm. It is essential to have a knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help learn the laws applicable to your area, determine the person responsible for the accident and fight for the total compensation you deserve.
Internal Organ Injuries
When victims are struck by vehicles, their torsos suffer a lot of trauma, which can result in internal organs being injured. This kind of injury can have devastating consequences on the life of the victim as well as the necessity for long-term surgery and the inability work. The medical expenses can quickly add up, and victims may have to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages from the at-fault parties.
The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, also known as a kidney is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney could be fatal if it is not treated immediately. The internal injuries to the victim could affect other organs.
A spinal cord injury is another common ailment to internal organs. This is a devastating injury that can cause permanent paralysis, which drastically alters the life of the victim. It is not common for pedestrians to suffer an injury to their spinal cord in a car accident, since their heads are only protected by the skull and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a car.
People who are hit by cars often suffer injuries to the lungs, brain and liver. Brain injuries can lead to serious complications such as memory loss and inability to concentrate. A traumatic brain injury can also lead to a coma. Lung injuries, including pneumothorax (when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity) can also be fatal if not treated immediately.
The tragic and common result of pedestrian accidents is wrongful death in particular when the victim suffers a severe injury, like a spinal injury. Victims and their families might be required to file a lawsuit against the driver at fault and his insurance company to recover compensation for funeral costs and other financial loss.
A knowledgeable and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against individuals or businesses responsible for their collision. Our firm can consult experts, such as biomechanical engineers, in order to prove how the collision occurred and led to a specific injury. This kind of evidence is essential in preventing frivolous defenses by at-fault parties.
Broken and swollen Bones
Despite the existence of sidewalks and crosswalks, pedestrians are still at risk of injury in traffic accidents. It is because certain drivers regardless of laws and regulations, as well as accommodations designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents, are too reckless and careless when operating their vehicles, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
In these kinds of accidents pedestrians are usually injured in a serious way, including trauma to the brain, spinal injury, and fractured bones on the feet, legs, and hands. These injuries can cause large medical bills and loss of earnings due to the absence of work. It is therefore important to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer who will assist you in obtaining compensation.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle or other kind of vehicle, he or she could also suffer soft tissue injuries, which may include muscle sprains, bruising and strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take months to heal and cause chronic pain for the victim. A knowledgeable attorney will go over all evidence related to a pedestrian's accident, including medical documents including police reports, photographs and medical records and provide an accurate and fair estimate of the amount the victim should be compensated.
In addition to the economic damages that result in the expense of financial costs pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages like emotional and physical suffering and pain, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. If your personal property is damaged, you may also be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement cost.
Birmingham injury attorneys from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the process of filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit against a driver or other party responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight vigorously to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation you deserve, including any future medical expenses, rehabilitative costs, lost income and property damage. Our law firm is familiar with all the different sections of New York State and City law that regulate pedestrians, and we'll use this knowledge to the advantage of your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
If a pedestrian gets hit by a car, the injuries that result can be severe. This is especially true if a pedestrian is struck on the head. This type of injury may result in brain trauma, resulting in concussions or traumatic cerebral hemorrhage. The symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss, and a headache. It is crucial that the patient consults an immediate doctor and records any injuries, including permanent scarring.
A person who is injured or disfigured 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. Medical bills and prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing medical care are among the most obvious and significant expenses.
This can be very costly and may include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for conditions like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to these expenses one of the most significant issues is that a person who is permanently disabled is often unable to work and earn the same income they used to. This can result in significant loss of wages and an eventual loss of earnings that could be recouped as well.
Insurance companies and defendants in court typically dispute the fact that a person has a permanent disfigurement. 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 that they reference the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony can be extremely beneficial in proving the extent of a permanent disfigurement as well as its impact on an individual's quality of life and enjoyment life.
It is essential to know your rights if you have been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident. Contact a knowledgeable New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the details of your case to determine the damages you may be entitled to. The attorney will also explore which parties could be held accountable for your injuries. This could be the driver of the vehicle that injured you or the city agency that is responsible for the poor maintenance of streets and streetlights that contributed to your injury or even the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver who is on duty.