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Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining damages for medical expenses and lost wages due to missed workdays as well as pain and suffering, and much more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to safeguard pedestrians from accidents with motor vehicles. Even if pedestrians obey the law, they could still be struck by cars. A skilled lawyer can uncover undiscovered opportunities to get compensation, such as from a government agency to fix unsafe crosswalks and sidewalks. Pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way Many people believe that pedestrians always have the right-of-way when they're out on the street. However, this isn't always the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must adhere to the rules of the road to ensure their own safety and avoid accidents with motor vehicles. Pedestrians can easily get hit by cars and trucks when they suddenly step off a curb or into traffic without noticing the other side. Luckily, the law was designed to safeguard pedestrians from injury caused by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey. When a pedestrian is hit by vehicles, they often suffer severe injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and ongoing medical attention. As a result they are often confronted with major financial and personal challenges that affect their lives. Many pedestrians are required to pay huge medical bills when they aren't working and have no income. The emotional and physical trauma that comes from an accident with a pedestrian is often life-changing and can have long-term consequences. In most cases, the driver's negligence was to be blamed for a collision. This could include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and reckless driving. Even if the pedestrian was breaking some sort of traffic rule, it is typically the fault of the driver that they rammed into them. State laws, local ordinances and traffic signals can determine the right of way a pedestrian has. In the majority of states, pedestrians are entitled to the right of way if they're in a crosswalk with an indication for walking and observing all other traffic laws. However the law isn't black and white, and the question of whether a person had the right-of-way in a specific situation is a complex matter and could depend on the specific facts of the situation. No matter what the circumstance any 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 in your region and determine who is responsible, and fight for all the compensation you are entitled to. Internal Organ Injuries When victims are struck by vehicles, their torsos endure lots of trauma which can result in injuries to internal organs. This type of injury often results in devastating consequences that can impact the victim's day-to-day life including the need for lengthy surgeries and the inability to work. The medical expenses can quickly grow, and victims might have to file a suit to seek compensation from the parties at fault. The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, also known as a kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A spleen or kidney that has ruptured can cause death if not treated promptly. The internal damage to the victim can affect other organs. Another frequent internal organ injury is the spinal cord injury. This is a devastating injury that can cause permanent paralysis that dramatically alters the life of the victim. In the event of a car accident it is not uncommon for pedestrians who are only protected by their skull to sustain an injury to their spine. People who are struck by cars often suffer injuries to the brain, lungs and liver. Brain injuries can be severe and result in a variety of complications, like loss of memory or inability to concentrate. A traumatic brain injury can also lead to a insanity. Lung injuries like a pneumothorax, which happens when air from the lungs leaks in to the chest cavity, can be fatal if they are not treated promptly. The most tragic and frequent result of pedestrian accidents is wrongful deaths, especially when a person suffers a catastrophic injury, such as a spinal injury. The victims or their loved ones might be required to file a lawsuit against the driver at fault and his insurance company in order to get compensation for funeral expenses and other financial expenses. A knowledgeable and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer can help victims seek legal action against individuals or businesses responsible for their crash. Our firm is able to consult experts, such as biomechanical engineers, in order to provide evidence about how the collision occurred and caused the injury. This type of evidence is crucial in thwarting frivolous defenses from at-fault parties. Scars and Broken Bones Despite the existence of crosswalks, sidewalks and walking bridges, pedestrians can still be injured in traffic accidents. This is because certain drivers regardless of laws, regulations, and measures designed to safeguard pedestrians from accidents caused by motor vehicles, are too reckless and negligent when they operate their cars, 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 or spinal injury, as well as fractured bones on the feet, legs, and hands. These injuries can lead to large medical bills and loss of wages due to missed work. It is therefore important to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident lawyer who will help you seek compensation. A pedestrian who is hit by a car or a vehicle may also suffer soft-tissue injuries. YouTube include bruises, muscle strains, and whiplash. These injuries can take months or longer to heal, and they could cause ongoing discomfort and pain for the victim. An experienced attorney can look over all evidence relating to an accident involving a pedestrian, such as medical records, police reports and photographs, to provide an accurate and fair estimate of the amount of compensation a victim is entitled. In addition to economic damages, pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for noneconomic damages, like suffering and pain (physical and emotional) humiliation, loss of enjoyment. If your personal property is damaged, you may be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement cost. An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the process of filing a pedestrian crash lawsuit against a motorist or another person responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight hard to ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation you are entitled to, which includes all future and current medical expenses, rehabilitative care expenses, lost income, and property damage. Our law firm is acquainted 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 is struck by a vehicle, the injuries that result could be devastating. This is especially true if a pedestrian is hit on the head. This kind of injury could cause brain trauma, leading to a concussion or a traumatic cerebral hemorrhage. The symptoms could include blurred vision as well as memory loss and headaches. It is vital that the patient consults an immediate doctor and records any injuries, including permanent scarring. Someone who is damaged or disfigured due to an accident may suffer significant loss in quality of life as well as financial losses. They can be paid out under civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss are medical bills for treatments, prescriptions, surgeries and ongoing care that will be required to help manage the consequences of permanent scarring or disfigurement. It can be extremely expensive and may include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for conditions like depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. A person who has been permanently disabled may be unable to earn an income and earn as they used to. This can result in significant lost wages as well as the loss of future earnings that can be recouped in addition. The process of proving that someone is suffering from a permanent disfigurement can be difficult and is often challenged by insurers or defendants in court. Photos and videos can help in proving that the injury is indeed 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 can be useful for proving the extent of permanent disfigurement as well as its impact on a person's quality of living and enjoyment in their lives. It is important that you know your rights in the event that you've suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian accident. Contact a seasoned New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts of your case and determine which types of damages you are entitled to recover. The attorney will also explore which parties may be held accountable for your injuries. This could be the driver of the vehicle that struck you as well as the city agency responsible for the shoddy 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.