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Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer A experienced New York pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages from working hours missed, pain and suffering and more. Both New York City and State have laws in place to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents. However, even when pedestrians abide by the law, they could be struck by vehicles. A seasoned lawyer could discover undiscovered opportunities to get compensation, for instance, from a government agency for unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks. Pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way Many people believe that pedestrians have the right to use the right of way on the streets. However, this isn't always 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 struck by cars or trucks when they suddenly walk off a curb, or if they run into traffic not looking in both directions. Fortunately, the law is designed to safeguard pedestrians from being hurt by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey. When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle and suffers severe injuries that require extensive medical care and ongoing care. As a result they are often confronted with major personal and financial challenges that impact their daily lives. Most pedestrians are left with huge medical bills that they are forced to pay even when they're not working and don't have an source of income. The emotional and physical trauma that comes from an accident on the road is usually life-changing and may have long-term consequences. In most cases, the driver's fault was to the blame for causing a collision. This can be due to distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding or reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian was breaking a traffic law, it's typically the fault of the driver that they crashed 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 only if they are in a designated crosswalk that has a walk signal and obeying any other traffic laws. However the law isn't black and white and the question of whether an individual had the right-ofway in a particular situation is a complex matter and can depend on the specific facts of the situation. No matter what the circumstance regardless of the circumstances, a pedestrian may claim compensation for their injuries from the driver that caused them harm. It is crucial to have an experienced New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help learn the laws applicable to your local area, identify who was responsible for the accident and fight for the total settlement you deserve. Internal Organ Injuries When people are hit by vehicles, their torsos suffer a lot of trauma that can cause injuries to internal organs. This kind of injury could result in devastating effects on the life of the victim and can result in long-term surgery as well as the inability to work. These medical costs can swiftly mount up, and victims may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages from the party responsible. The internal bleeding caused by an injured spleen or kidney, is more difficult to stop than external wounds. A ruptured kidney or spleen is typically fatal if not treated immediately, and the victim's internal damage can affect how well other organs function. Another common injury to internal organs is the spinal cord injury. This is a serious injury that can lead to permanent paralysis and drastically change the life of the person. In the event of a car crash, it is not uncommon for pedestrians who are only protected by their skull to suffer an injury to their spine. People who are struck by cars often suffer injuries to the lungs, brain, and liver. Brain injuries can result in serious complications, such as memory loss and inability to focus. A traumatic brain injury could also lead to a insanity. Lung injuries, such as pneumothorax (when air from the lungs escapes into the chest cavity), are also fatal if not treated immediately. The most devastating and common outcome of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death particularly when someone suffers a devastating injury such as an injury to the spine. Victims and their loved ones may be required to bring a lawsuit against the driver who was at fault and the insurance company of the driver to seek compensation for funeral expenses and other financial loss. A knowledgeable and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer can assist victims seek legal action against individuals or businesses responsible for their crash. Our firm can work with experts, including biomechanical engineers, in order to establish the circumstances under which the collision happened and caused the injury. This type of evidence can be vital in stopping fraudulent claims made by the party at fault. Broken and scarred Bones Despite the presence of sidewalks, crosswalks and walking bridges, pedestrians still can be injured in traffic accidents. It is because certain drivers in spite of the laws and regulations, as well as accommodations designed to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents, are too reckless and careless when operating their trucks, cars and motorcycles on New York streets. The majority of pedestrians suffer serious injuries during these kinds of accidents such as traumatic brain injury spinal cord injury, broken bones in the hands, feet and legs. Anyone who has suffered injuries like these are likely to be faced with significant medical bills as well as lost income due to missed work, which is why it is important for them to hire an skilled NYC pedestrian accident lawyer who can help them obtain compensation through a lawsuit. If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle or other kind of vehicle, he could also suffer soft tissue injuries. These could include muscle sprains, bruising and strains, as well as whiplash. These injuries can take months to heal, and can cause ongoing pain for the victim. An experienced attorney can look over all evidence related to the pedestrian's accident, including medical records, police reports and photographs, in order to provide a reliable and fair estimate of the amount of compensation a victim is entitled to. In YouTube to economic damages, pedestrians may also be entitled to compensation for noneconomic injuries, including pain and suffering (physical and emotional), humiliation, and 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 procedure of filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit against a motorist or another party responsible for your injuries. Our lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to. This includes all of your current and future medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment loss of income, property damage. Our firm is well-versed in every aspect of New York State law and City law that affect pedestrians. We will apply this knowledge in your case. Permanent Disfigurement If a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle the injuries that result can be catastrophic. This is especially true if the victim is struck on the head. This kind of injury could result in a brain injury that can result in concussions or a traumatic brain hemorrhage also known as a brain bleed. Symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss and headache. It is crucial for the patient to visit a doctor right away and record all injuries including any permanent scarring or disfigurement. A person who is severely disfigured or scarred as a result an accident could suffer a substantial loss of quality of life and financial losses. These 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 is required to help manage the effects of the permanent scarring or disfigurement. This can be very costly and could include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical care for conditions like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. A person who is permanently disfigured may also be unable to make a living and work as they used to. This can result in substantial loss of wages and an increase in future earnings that could be recouped. Insurance companies and defendants in court often argue that a person suffers from an irreparable disfigurement. Photographs and videos are helpful in proving that the injury is indeed permanent. It is crucial that the plaintiff keep track of their medical records, and has them mention the disfigurement that occurred in the injury. Expert testimony can also prove the severity of a permanent disfigurement as well as its impact on a person's quality of life and enjoyment life. If you've been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident it is essential to know your rights and speak with an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The attorney can review the facts of your case and determine the kind of damages you're entitled to recover. The attorney will also explore which parties may be held responsible for your injuries. This could be the driver of the vehicle who injured you or the city agency that is responsible for the poorly maintained streets and streetlights that caused your injury or even the company of a ride-share or delivery service driver who is on duty.