How Can a Long Island Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help?
Dealing with a pedestrian accident on Long Island can feel overwhelming, especially as you focus on recovering from your injuries. During this challenging time, an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer on our legal team can provide the support, advice, and guidance you need, handling the insurance company on your behalf, and working tirelessly to help you recover fair compensation for your accident-related losses.
When you hire a member of our legal team, they will help by:
- Investing your accident
- Gathering evidence, such as the police report, photos of your injuries and the accident scene, witness statements, and more
- Obtaining any surveillance videos that may have captured the acciden
- Consulting with experts to determine how and why the accident occurred and to accurately calculate your damages
- File paperwork
- Handle all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
- File a lawsuit, if necessary
- Represent you in court
How to Pursue Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident
If you were struck by a negligent driver, as a pedestrian you can apply for PIP or no-fault benefits that will cover your medical bills and related expenses up to a maximum of $50,000, under the negligent driver’s insurance. You must apply within thirty days of your accident.
If the injuries you sustained result in the loss of earnings, you are entitled to recover 80% of those losses, not to exceed $2,000 per month.
Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents On Long Island
A pedestrian accident can occur for several reasons. In some cases, inclement weather or unsafe road conditions can play a role, as can a lack of sidewalks or poor visibility. However, driver inattention or driver error are among the leading causes of pedestrian accidents.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents on Long Island include:
- Distracted driving
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Committing moving violations such as running red lights, stop signs, or speeding
- Making an illegal turn
In some cases, a pedestrian may bear some of the blame for the accident, such as pedestrians darting out into the road, or jaywalking. A seasoned pedestrian accident attorney at Parker Waichman LLP can help you determine if you have a case and pursue compensation on your behalf from anyone involved who bears liability.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Any time a pedestrian is struck by a motorist, the injuries can be severe or fatal, due to the lack of protection the pedestrian has against a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds. While a pedestrian may only sustain injuries such as broken bones, road rash, and other soft tissue damage, in most cases, the injured accident victim is faced with a long and painful recovery.
Common injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Loss of limb
- Crush injuries
- Burns
- Broken bones
- Internal bleeding
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Neck injuries
- Chest injuries
- Back injuries
- Nerve damage
- Facial and dental injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
And more.
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