New York City is expanding and growing in some directions thanks to the bludgeoning population. The vehicular population and sloppy driving also adds to the urban chaos. Motor vehicle accidents involving New York City pedestrians have always been a factor, resulting in grievous injuries and deaths. Our New York City pedestrian accident lawyer can help you file a lawsuit against the driver for negligence.
Why do pedestrian accidents occur?
Most pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles occur due to:
- Negligence of drivers who jump signals
- Reckless driving
- Disrespecting traffic rules
- Refusing to yield way to crossing pedestrians
- Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving while talking over cellular phone
- Driving wearing headphones and listening to music
Different kinds of pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians can be involved in an accident in public space. Different kinds of pedestrian accidents are:
- Trucks hitting pedestrians while backing
- Taxicab accidents involving pedestrians in collisions
- Parking lot collisions with vehicles
- Bus accidents
- Bicycles colliding with pedestrians
- Pedestrians hit and injured in police pursuits
- Hit and run accidents
- Crosswalk collisions
New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws
Article 24 of the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of New York govern and stipulate the rules of the road/signs and signals. Pedestrians who are injured in such road accidents can hold the erring driver responsible for injuries and losses, but they need to seek legal opinion first. Our experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyer can examine and let you know if there is a case against the negligent third party.
Your lawyer may have to engage with accident re-constructionists, investigators, forensic specialists, doctors, witnesses and police to ascertain facts, establish proximate causes and prove negligence so that you can win the best settlement that you deserve.
What you need to do if you are involved in a pedestrian accident?
After an accident, you may need to produce documents such as police reports, medical documents that explain the nature and condition of your injuries, witness statements and other supporting documents that establish negligence.
- Call for emergency medical assistance
- If possible, take mobile photos of the accident location and the collision vehicle
- Gather third party information such driver’s cellar phone number, vehicle plate number
- Gather witness contact information
Help through Legal Recourse
Proceeding legally against the negligent and erring driver of the automobile can help you recover millions of dollars. A lawsuit when found just and right, will fetch very good compensation that can help you or your loved one lead a near normal life. The financial compensation can help you tide over crises resulting from:
- Wage loss due to injuries
- Pain and trauma
- Funeral expenses
- Protracted medical/hospital stay/treatment
- Additional costs involved in engaging physiotherapists, psychologists and other services
If you or your loved one has suffered a grievous injury as a result of pedestrian accident in New York City, our New York City pedestrian accident lawyer has all the legal insights and expertise you need for a great settlement. Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff have law offices located in Astoria, Queens, New York City and two locations in Brooklyn. Call us now at 212-344-1000.
