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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers | Vehicle Accident Attorneys
The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, New York
Each year approximately 5,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents and around 70,000 are injured. Typically, these types of injuries are very traumatic and lead to loss of physical ability and productivity. Many victims suffer permanently from traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, leading to a life of constant pain and rehabilitation. New York accident attorneys, Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. will help you ensure that you are fairly compensated by those found responsible in your pedestrian/vehicle accident.
Types of Pedestrian/Vehicle Accidents
Surprisingly, there are actually different classifications of pedestrian/vehicle accident. In some cases, the type of accident can help make your case in proving negligence of the responsible party. Some of the accident types include:
- Pedestrian is struck mid-block between intersections
- Pedestrian crossing at clearly marked cross walk
- Pedestrian struck from behind, moving in the same direction of the vehicle
- Pedestrian hit by backing vehicle
Contributing Factors in Pedestrian Accidents
There are many factors that affect pedestrian/vehicle accidents:
- Reduced visibility
- Poor weather conditions
- Defective Roadways
- Excessive speed
- Alcohol
Not surprisingly, most accidents occur at night under fair weather conditions. That is when many people are active, but visibility is especially poor.
Rules for Pedestrian Traffic
In most cases, the driver of the vehicle is at fault for causing a pedestrian/vehicle accident, but depending on your actions, you may be found partially responsible as well. If you are considered partially at fault for the accident, your compensation may be reduced by the percentage of fault that is yours.
- Drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrian traffic
- Drivers turning have a greater chance of striking a pedestrian due to decreased visibility
- Cross at the cross-walk and look left, then right, then left again before crossing
- Carry a flashlight or wear reflective clothing at night
- Walk facing traffic if possible
Types of Injuries
Because of the weight and speed disparity between the pedestrian and vehicle, accidents are frequently very traumatic. If you escape with a few broken bones, you are actually lucky because you should eventually heal. Some injuries may affect you for the rest of your life:
These types of injuries can change your life forever, resulting in lost productivity and constant pain and disability. Medical expenses for these types of injuries may be lifelong as well and if you cannot work, may fall on your family.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian/vehicle accident, you might be able to collect damages for your injuries, especially those that result in decreased ability and lost wages. To find out more about your legal options in New York, including the Bronx, Long Island, and Brooklyn, please contact the pedestrian/auto accident attorneys at Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. for a free consultation. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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