Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you recover damages, including medical bills as well as lost wages in the event of a crash, pain and suffering and much more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws that protect pedestrians from motor vehicle crashes.
Even if pedestrians adhere to the law, they could still be struck by cars. A knowledgeable lawyer may uncover missed opportunities to receive compensation, for example, from a government agency to fix unsafe crosswalks and sidewalks.
Pedestrians Have the Right-of-Way
Many people assume that pedestrians always have right of way when they're in the street. However, this isn't necessarily the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, it's essential that they adhere to all road rules to ensure their safety and avoid accidents.
pedestrians are at risk of being hit by trucks or cars when they suddenly step off a curb or into traffic without noticing the other side. Fortunately, New York and New Jersey have laws to safeguard pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, they typically suffer catastrophic injuries that require extensive medical treatment and ongoing medical attention. As a result they are often confronted with major financial and personal challenges that affect their lives. Many times, pedestrians are faced with huge medical bills they must pay when they're not working and don't have an income source. In addition, the physical and emotional trauma resulting from a pedestrian accident can be life-changing and have long-lasting effects.
In the majority of cases, a driver's negligence is to blame for the collision. This can be due to distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, and reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian has violated a traffic rule typically, it's the driver who is at fault for crashing into them.
The right-of-way for pedestrians is determined by state laws, local ordinances and traffic signals. In the majority of states, pedestrians have the right-of-way if they are in a crossing with a signal for walking and are in compliance with other traffic laws. However, the law is not black and white and the issue of whether a person was entitled to the right-of-way in a particular circumstance can be extremely complicated and may depend on the specific facts of the situation.
A pedestrian can sue the driver responsible for their injuries, irrespective of the circumstances. It is crucial to have a knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help understand the laws in your area, determine who was at fault for your accident and fight for the total settlement you deserve.
Internal Organ Injuries
When victims are hit by vehicles, their body's torsos are subjected to a lot of trauma, which can result in internal organ injuries. This kind of injury typically has devastating consequences that radically impact the victim's day-to-day life, such as the need for lengthy surgeries and the inability to work. These medical costs can quickly increase, and the victim might have to file a lawsuit to seek compensation from the parties responsible.
The internal bleeding caused by a ruptured spleen, or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen is typically fatal if not treated immediately, and the victim's internal damage can affect the way in which other organs function.
Another common internal organ injury is the spinal cord injury. This is an injury that is serious and can lead to permanent paralysis and profoundly alter the victim's life. In the event of a car accident it is not uncommon for pedestrians who are only protected by their skulls to sustain injuries to their spine.
Injuries to the brain lung, liver, and lungs are also common for people injured by automobiles. Brain injuries can lead to serious complications, such as memory loss and inability to focus. A brain injury that is traumatic can also lead to a insanity. Lung injuries, including a pneumothorax (when air from the lungs leaks into the chest cavity) can be fatal if they are not treated immediately.
The most tragic and frequent result of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death in particular when a person suffers a catastrophic injury, like a spinal injury. Victims and their loved ones may be required to file a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault as well as the insurance company that covers the driver to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss.
A knowledgeable and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against individuals or companies responsible for their collision. Our firm can work with experts, such as biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence about how the collision happened and led to a specific injury. This type of evidence is critical in preventing frivolous defenses by at-fault parties.
Scars and Broken Bones
Despite the presence of crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians are still able to be injured in traffic accidents. This is because certain drivers, despite laws, regulations, and measures designed to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents are reckless and negligent when they operate their vehicles, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets.
In these kinds of accidents pedestrians are usually injured severely, such as trauma to the brain or spinal injury as well as broken bones on the feet, legs, and hands. These injuries can lead to high medical bills and lost earnings due to missing work. Therefore, it is essential to work with a skilled NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation.
A pedestrian who is hit by a car or a vehicle may also suffer soft-tissue injuries. These include bruises, muscle strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take several months to heal and can cause long-term pain for the victim. A knowledgeable attorney will go over the evidence relating to a pedestrian's crash including medical documents, police reports and photographs and give a fair and accurate estimation of how much an injured person should receive in compensation.
In addition to the economic damages that have the expense of financial costs pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for non-economic losses like emotional and physical pain and suffering, 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.
Oresky & Associates' attorneys can assist you with filing a lawsuit for pedestrian injuries against the driver, or any other party responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve. This includes all of your future and current medical expenses, rehabilitation care as well as lost income and property damage. You Tube is knowledgeable of every aspect of New York State law and City law that affect pedestrians. We will apply this knowledge for your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
The injuries that can result when a pedestrian is struck by a car are usually devastating. This is especially true if the victim is struck on the head. This kind of injury could lead to brain trauma that results in concussions, or the traumatic brain hemorrhage known as a brain bleed. The symptoms could include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is crucial that the victim sees an immediate doctor and records all injuries, including any permanent scarring.
Someone who is disfigured or scarred due to an accident can suffer a substantial 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 losses are medical bills for treatments such as prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing care that will be required to treat the effects of permanent disfigurement or scarring.
It can be extremely expensive and may include physical therapy, psychological counseling or medical care for ailments like depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Someone who is permanently damaged may also be unable to make a living and work as they once did. This can lead to substantial loss of wages and an increase in future earnings that can be recouped.
Proving that a person suffers from a permanent injury can be difficult and is often challenged by insurance companies or litigants in court. Photos and videos can be used to prove the injury is permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keeps an eye on their medical records, and has them refer to the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony is useful for proving the extent of permanent disfigurement, and its impact on a person's quality of life and enjoyment of life.
It is important that you know your rights if you've suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian accident. Contact a seasoned New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The attorney will review the facts in your case to determine the damages you are entitled to. The attorney will also explore which parties may be held responsible for your injuries. It could be the driver of the vehicle that struck you as well as the city agency responsible for the poor maintenance of streetlights and sidewalks that caused your injury, or even the company of a delivery or ride-share service driver who is on duty.