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Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer A New York pedestrian accident attorney can help you recover damages like medical bills and lost wages as well as pain and suffering and much more. Both New York City as well as the State have laws to protect pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents. Even if pedestrians follow the law, they may still be struck by cars. A skilled lawyer can uncover missed opportunities to receive compensation, for instance, from a government agency to fix unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right-of-way Many people assume that pedestrians have the right of way when they're on the street. However, this isn't true. While pedestrians have certain rights, it is important that they follow all rules of the road to ensure their safety and avoid any accidents. Pedestrians are at risk of being hit by cars or trucks when they suddenly walk off a curb, or run into traffic while not looking both directions. Fortunately, the law has been designed to protect pedestrians from injuries caused by motor vehicles in New York and New Jersey. If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, they typically suffer severe injuries that require a long-term medical treatment and continuous care. They are often faced with massive financial and personal challenges that affect their daily lives. Many times, pedestrians are faced with huge medical bills that they must pay when they're not working and have no other income source. In addition the emotional and physical trauma caused by an accident with a pedestrian can be life-altering and have long-term effects. In most cases, the driver's negligence was the primary factor to be blamed for a collision. This can include drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and reckless driving. Even if a pedestrian was breaking some sort of traffic law, it's usually the driver's fault that they rammed into them. The right-of-way of a pedestrian is determined by local ordinances, state laws and traffic signals. In most states, pedestrians have right-of-way when they are in a crossing with a signal for walking and abide by any other traffic laws. The law isn't a simple black-and white and can be complex. It could depend on the specific circumstances of a particular case. Regardless of the circumstances any pedestrian can seek compensation for their injuries from the driver that caused them harm. It is essential to have a knowledgeable New York pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help know the laws in your local area, identify who was at fault for the accident and fight for the total settlement you deserve. Internal Organ Injuries If victims are struck by vehicles, their torsos suffer many traumas which can result in injuries to internal organs. This type of injury often has devastating consequences that radically affect the victim's daily life and can result in the need for lengthy surgeries and the inability to work. The medical expenses could quickly add up and the victim may need to file a lawsuit to recover damages from the at-fault parties. The internal bleeding triggered by a ruptured spleen, or 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 injuries to the victim can affect other organs. Another frequent injury to internal organs is an injury to the spinal cord. This is a devastating injury that can cause permanent paralysis that drastically changes a victim's lifestyle. It is not uncommon for pedestrians to experience an injury to their spinal cord in a car crash, since their heads are only secured by their skulls and they are not prepared for the sudden impact of a car. YouTube to the brain lung, liver, and lungs are also common among those struck by cars. Brain injuries can be serious and cause a range of complications, such as loss of memory or inability to concentrate. A brain injury that is traumatic can also result in a insanity. Lung injuries, such as the pneumothorax (when air from the lungs leaks into the chest cavity), are also fatal if they are not treated immediately. The tragic and common result of pedestrian accidents is the wrongful death in particular when a person suffers a catastrophic injury such as an injury to the spine. The victims or their loved ones may need to file a suit against the driver at fault and his insurance company to recover compensation for funeral costs and other financial loss. A skilled and knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer can assist victims seek legal action against individuals or businesses responsible for their crash. Our firm is able to consult experts, including biomechanical engineers, to provide evidence about how the collision took place and resulted in a specific injury. This type of evidence is crucial in preventing frivolous defenses by at-fault parties. Broken and scarred Bones Despite the presence of crosswalks and sidewalks, pedestrians are still at risk of injury in traffic collisions. This is because some drivers, despite laws and regulations, as well as measures designed to safeguard pedestrians from motor vehicle accidents, are too reckless and careless when operating their cars, trucks and motorcycles on New York streets. In these types of incidents, pedestrians are often injured severely, such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal injury, as well as fractured bones on the legs, feet and hands. These injuries can result in expensive medical bills as well as lost wages due to missed work. Therefore, it is essential to work with a skilled NYC pedestrian accident lawyer to help you seek compensation. A pedestrian who is hit by a car or a vehicle can also sustain soft-tissue injuries. These include bruises, muscle strains and whiplash. These injuries can take several months to heal and can cause long-term pain for the victim. An experienced attorney will look over all evidence related to a pedestrian's accident, including medical documents, police reports and photographs and will provide a fair and accurate estimate of the amount an injured person is entitled to in compensation. In addition to economic damages that have an expense to the financial pedestrians can also claim compensation for non-economic losses such as physical and emotional suffering and humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life. If, in addition, your personal property was damaged in the accident, you could be entitled to recover the cost of repair or replacement costs. Oresky & Associates' attorneys can help you file a lawsuit for pedestrian injuries against a driver, or any other party responsible for your injuries. Our attorneys will fight to get you the compensation you are entitled to. This includes all of your future and current medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, and property damage. Our law firm is familiar with all the various sections of New York State and City law that regulate pedestrians, and we will apply this knowledge to the advantage of your case. Permanent Disfigurement When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle the resulting injuries could be devastating. This is especially true when the person is struck on the head. This kind of injury can result in brain trauma, leading to an injury to the head or a cerebral hemorrhage. The symptoms can include blurred vision, memory loss and a headache. It is essential that the victim see a doctor immediately and record all injuries including any permanent disfigurement or scarring. If a person is severely damaged or scarred as a result of an accident, their quality of life can be severely diminished and they may have substantial financial losses that could be compensated under civil law. The most obvious and significant financial loss is medical bills for treatments such as prescriptions, surgeries, and ongoing care that is needed to manage the consequences of permanent scarring or disfigurement. This can be a significant expense and could include physical therapy and psychological counseling as well as medical treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to these expenses one of the most significant issues is that a person who is permanently disfigured is often unable to work and earn a living as they once did. This can result in substantial lost wages as well as an increase in future earnings which can be recovered. Insurance companies and defendants in court often argue that a person has an irreparable disfigurement. Photographs and videos are helpful in proving that the injury is in fact permanent. It is also crucial for the plaintiff to keep track of all their medical records, and to identify the disfigurement as part of the injury. Expert testimony can be extremely beneficial in proving the extent of a permanent disfigurement and the impact it has on a person's quality of life and enjoyment life. If you've been severely injured in a pedestrian crash, it is important to be aware of your rights and get in touch with an experienced New York pedestrian accident attorney immediately. The lawyer will examine the facts of your case and determine what kinds of damages you are entitled to. The lawyer will also consider the parties who could be held responsible for your injuries. This could include the driver of the vehicle that hit you or a city agency responsible for shoddy sidewalks or faulty street lights that contributed to your accident, or the company of an on-duty delivery or ride-share driver that was involved in the accident.