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Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer A skilled New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages from missed workdays as well as pain and suffering, and more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents. Even if pedestrians obey the law, they can still be hit by vehicles. A knowledgeable attorney could discover undiscovered opportunities to seek compensation, such as from a government entity for unsafe crosswalks or sidewalks. Pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way Many people believe that pedestrians have the right of way when they are on the streets. This isn't always the case. While pedestrians have certain rights, they must observe all the rules of the road in order to ensure their own safety and avoid accidents with motor vehicles. Pedestrians are prone to being struck by trucks or cars when they suddenly step off the curb or run into traffic without noticing the other side. Fortunately, the law has been designed to protect pedestrians from being hurt by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey. When a pedestrian is hit by vehicles, they often suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment and continuous care. They are often faced with massive financial and personal challenges that affect their lives. Many times, pedestrians are faced with huge medical bills that they are forced to pay when they aren't working and don't have an income source. The emotional and physical trauma caused by an accident on the road is usually life-changing, and can have lasting consequences. In the majority of cases, a driver's negligence is the primary cause of the accident. This could include distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian violates the traffic rules and was unable to obey it, it's the driver responsible for crashing into them. State laws, local ordinances and traffic signals can decide the right of way a pedestrian has. In most states pedestrians have the right of way if they're in a crosswalk with an appropriate signal for walking and observing all other traffic laws. The law is not black-and-white and can be complicated. It can depend on the specific facts of a case. A pedestrian can sue the driver responsible for their injuries, irrespective of the circumstances. A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you to understand the laws in your region, determine the driver at fault and fight for the compensation you're entitled to. Organs of the Internal When people are struck by vehicles, the body's torsos are subjected to a lot of trauma that can lead to internal organs being injured. This type of injury usually results in devastating consequences that can affect the person's day-to-day activities, such as the need for long-term surgery and the inability to work. The medical expenses can quickly grow, and victims may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages from those who are at fault. If the person who is injured has an injury to the kidney or spleen the organ may rupture, which causes internal bleeding that is not as quickly stopped as external wounds. A ruptured spleen or kidney can be fatal if not treated promptly. The internal damage to the victim may also affect other organs. A spinal cord injury is a common ailment to internal organs. This is a serious injury that can cause permanent paralysis that drastically alters the victim's life. In a car crash it is not unusual for pedestrians only protected by their skulls to suffer a spinal injury. Brain injuries lung, liver, and lungs are also common among people injured by automobiles. Brain injuries can lead to serious complications like memory loss and inability to concentrate. A brain injury that is traumatizing can also lead to a insanity. Lung injuries such as a pneumothorax, which occurs when the air in the lungs leaks in to the chest cavity, can also cause death if not treated immediately. The tragic and common result of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death particularly when a person suffers a catastrophic injury such as a spinal injury. The family members of the victim may be required to make a claim against the at-fault driver and the insurance company of the driver, to recover compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss. A skilled and knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer can assist victims seek legal action against people or companies that caused their collision. Our firm can work with experts, such as biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence of how the collision occurred and the way it caused an injury. This kind of evidence is critical in thwarting frivolous defenses from at-fault parties. Broken and scarred Bones Even with the presence of crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian bridges, pedestrians are still able to be injured in traffic accidents. This is due to the fact that, despite laws, regulations and precautions designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicles certain drivers are negligent and reckless when operating motorbikes, trucks, cars and other motor vehicles that travel through New York's streets. Pedestrians are often injured seriously in these types of incidents such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, as well as broken bones in the hands, feet and legs. People who have suffered injuries like these are likely to be faced with significant medical bills and loss of income due to missed work. That's why it is important for them to hire an experienced NYC pedestrian accident attorney who will help them seek compensation through a lawsuit. A pedestrian who is struck by a car or vehicle may also suffer soft-tissue injuries. This includes bruises, muscle strains, and whiplash. YouTube can take several months to heal and can cause long-term pain for the victim. A skilled attorney can review all evidence related to the pedestrian's accident, including police reports, medical records and photographs, in order to give a precise and fair estimate of the amount of compensation a victim is entitled to. 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 pain and suffering, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. Additionally, if your personal property was damaged by the accident, you could be entitled to compensation for its repair or replacement costs. An attorney from Oresky & Associates can guide you through the process of filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit against a motorist or another party responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve. This includes all of your current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation care as well as lost income and property damage. Our firm is knowledgeable of every aspect of New York State law and City law that pertain to pedestrians. We will utilize this knowledge to help you in your case. Permanent Disfigurement When a pedestrian is hit by a car the resulting injuries could be devastating. This is particularly true if a pedestrian is struck on the head. This type of injury can cause brain trauma which can cause a concussion, or even a traumatic brain hemorrhage also known as a brain bleeding. The signs can include blurred sight or memory loss, as well as headaches. It is vital that the patient see a doctor immediately and documents all injuries, including any permanent scarring. A person who is injured or disfigured as a result an accident may suffer significant loss in quality of life as well as financial losses. These 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 is required to help manage the effects of permanent disfigurement or scarring. This can be expensive and could include physical therapy, counseling, or medical treatment for illnesses like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic disorder. In addition to these costs those who are permanently disfigured is often unable to work and earn the same income they used to. This can lead to substantial lost wages as well as a loss of future earnings that could be recouped in addition. Proving that a person suffers from a permanent disfigurement can be difficult and is often disputed by insurers or litigants in court. Videos and photos can be used to prove the injury is permanent. It is essential that the plaintiff keep an eye on their medical records and that they mention the disfigurement that occurred in the injury. Expert testimony can prove the severity of a permanent injury and its impact on a person's quality of life and enjoyment life. It is crucial to be aware of your rights if you've suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash. Contact an experienced New York pedestrian injury attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts of your case and determine what types of damages you are entitled to recover. The attorney will also explore the parties who could be held accountable for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that struck you as well as a city agency that is responsible for unsafe streets or defective street lights that contributed to your accident, or the company of a delivery driver on duty or ride-share driver who was involved in your crash.