Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in recovering damages for medical expenses as well as lost wages resulting from working hours missed, pain and suffering and much more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents.
Even if pedestrians follow the law, they could still be hit by vehicles. A seasoned lawyer could discover missed opportunities to receive compensation, for instance, from a government agency for unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
Many people believe that pedestrians always have the right of way when they're on the streets. However, this isn't the case. While pedestrians do have certain rights, it's essential that they adhere to 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 the curb or run into traffic while not looking in both directions. Fortunately, New York and New Jersey have laws to safeguard pedestrians.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, they often suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment and ongoing care. In the aftermath they are often confronted with major financial and personal challenges that affect their daily lives. Many pedestrians are required to pay for medical expenses that are huge when they aren't working and earn no money. In addition, the physical and emotional trauma that results from an accident with a pedestrian can be life-altering and have long-term effects.
In most cases, a driver's negligence is to blame for the collision. This includes distracted driving, drunken driving or speeding behind the wheel. Even if a pedestrian is breaking some sort of traffic law, it's usually the driver's fault that they crashed into them.
State laws or local ordinances as well as traffic signals or signs can determine the right of way a pedestrian has. In the majority of states, pedestrians are granted the right-of-way only if they are in a designated crosswalk that has a walk signal and obeying any other traffic laws. However the law isn't all black and white, and the question of whether an individual had the right-ofway in a specific situation is a complex matter and may depend on the specific facts of the particular case.
Regardless of the circumstances, a pedestrian can claim compensation for their injuries from the driver who caused harm. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you to understand the laws of your area and identify the driver responsible, and fight for all the compensation you're entitled to.
Internal Organ Injuries
When victims are hit by vehicles, the torsos suffer a lot of trauma, which can result in internal organs being injured. This type of injury can cause severe consequences for the victim's daily life and can result in long-term surgery as well as the inability to work. The medical expenses could quickly increase, 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 may rupture, causing internal bleeding that is not as quickly stopped as external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen is usually fatal if not treated promptly, and the damage to the internal organs of the victim can affect the way in which other organs function.
Another frequent internal organ injury is an injury to the spinal cord. This is a catastrophic injury that can lead to permanent paralysis, which drastically alters the life of the victim. In the event of a car crash it is not uncommon for pedestrians who are protected by their skulls to suffer a spinal injury.
People who are struck by cars usually suffer injuries to the lungs, brain and liver. Brain injuries can lead to serious complications, such as memory loss and inability to focus. A trauma to the brain can also cause a condition known as a coma. Lung injuries like a pneumothorax, that occurs when the air in the lungs leaks into the chest cavity, could be fatal if they are not treated promptly.
The tragic and common result of pedestrian accidents is wrongful death in particular when a person suffers a catastrophic injury such as an injury to the spine. Victims or their loved ones might be required to file a lawsuit against the driver at fault and his insurance company to seek compensation for funeral costs and other financial expenses.
A pedestrian accident lawyer who is experienced and skilled can help victims file a lawsuit against the people responsible for their accident. Our firm can work with experts, such as biomechanical engineers to provide evidence of the circumstances that led to the collision and how it led to the injury that was incurred. This type of evidence can be vital in stopping false claims from the party responsible for the fault.
YouTube and scarred Bones
Despite the existence of sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians still can be injured in traffic accidents. It is because some drivers regardless of 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 kinds of accidents pedestrians are usually injured seriously, including with trauma to the brain 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 work with a skilled NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to assist you in obtaining compensation.
When a pedestrian is hit by a car or other kind of vehicle, he might also suffer soft tissue injuries, which could include muscle sprains, bruising and strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take months or even years to heal and could cause ongoing pain and discomfort for the victim. An experienced attorney will look over all evidence related to an accident involving a pedestrian including medical documents as well as police reports and photos, and can provide an accurate and fair estimation of how much the victim should be compensated.
In addition to economic damages that have an expense to the financial, pedestrians can claim compensation for non-economic damages such as physical and emotional suffering and humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. In addition, if your personal property was damaged in the accident, you could be entitled to compensation for its repair or replacement costs.
An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the procedure 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 maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to, including all current and future medical expenses, rehabilitative costs, lost income and property damage. Our firm is well-versed in all the sections of New York State law and City law that pertain to pedestrians. We will apply this knowledge in your case.
Permanent Disfigurement
If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle the injuries that result could be devastating. This is especially true when a pedestrian is struck on the head. This kind of injury could result in a brain injury that results in a concussion, or even a traumatic brain hemorrhage also known as a brain bleed. The symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss and headache. It is crucial that the victim see an emergency physician immediately and record all injuries, including any permanent scarring or disfigurement.
A person who is severely injured or disfigured because of an accident can suffer a significant loss in quality of life as well as financial losses. They can be paid out under civil law. Medical bills and prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing care are the most obvious and significant loss.
This can be expensive and may involve physical therapy, counseling or medical treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic disorder. In addition to these costs those who are permanently ill is usually incapable of working and earning an income as they used to. This can result in significant loss of wages and an eventual loss of earnings that could be recouped as well.
The process of proving that someone suffers from a permanent injury can be difficult and is often challenged by insurance companies or litigants in court. Videos and photographs can be helpful in proving that the injury is indeed permanent. It is important that the plaintiff keeps the medical records of their patients, and has them refer to the disfigurement in the injury. Expert testimony is beneficial in proving the severity of permanent disfigurement as well as its impact on the level of living and enjoyment in their lives.
If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian crash, it is important to be aware of your rights and contact an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts of your case and determine what kind of damages you're entitled to recover. The lawyer will also determine which parties could be held accountable for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle who hit you as well as the city agency responsible for the poor maintenance of streets and streetlights that contributed to your injury or even the company of a delivery or ride-share service driver on duty.