Pedestrians are always at risk when walking near vehicles. Unfortunately, when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, even at a slow speed, serious injuries are inevitable. In fact, countless pedestrians are seriously injured or killed each year in accidents with motor vehicles. If you or a loved one are a victim of a pedestrian accident, please contact the experienced lawyers of Bornstein & Emanuel, P.C., for assistance.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Inattentive driving
- Driving while under the influence
- Failure to yield
- Reckless driving
- Driving carelessly during times of low visibility
- Illegal turns
- Unsafe turns
- Speeding
- Ignoring traffic signs and signals
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
As noted above, pedestrians who are involved in accidents with motor vehicles often suffer serious injuries. Below is an overview of common injuries suffered by pedestrians.
Head and Neck Injuries
Head and neck injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents. These types of injuries can range from concussions to serious traumatic brain injuries.
Broken Bones
Broken bones are also common in pedestrian accidents. These can range from minor breaks to serious compound fractures, which require surgery and rehabilitation.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries include strains, sprains, and contusions. These kinds of injuries typically require medical attention and can cause significant discomfort and pain to victims.
Internal Injuries
Pedestrians involved in accidents also sometimes suffer injuries to their internal organs. This type of injury is common when a person is struck by a vehicle at a high speed or falls onto a hard surface after colliding with a vehicle. Internal organ damage is often life threatening and must be addressed immediately.
Psychological Trauma
Another common effect of pedestrian accidents is psychological trauma. Common types of psychological trauma include post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
How a New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Assist You
Following a pedestrian accident, legal assistance is often necessary to obtain fair compensation for your injuries. When you come to Bornstein & Emanuel, P.C., for help after your pedestrian accident, we will assist you in a variety of ways. Specifically, our talented attorneys will do the following:
Take on insurance companies: Insurance companies employ teams of experienced lawyers and adjusters who do everything they can to prevent accident victims from obtaining full compensation for their injuries. We will take on these insurance companies and ensure that you understand the full value of your claim.
Pursue all possible compensation sources: Following a pedestrian accident, one or more parties may be liable for your injuries. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, the driver, his or her employer, the vehicle manufacturer, or others may share legal responsibility for your situation. When you come to us for assistance, we will ensure that all possible liable parties are identified and pursued.
Value your case: As noted above, insurance companies are notorious for making lowball offers to injury victims in an attempt to reach a quick and cheap settlement. To prevent this outcome, we will thoroughly assess your case and use our years of experience to arrive at an accurate value.
Pursue a wrongful death claim: If you are the family member of a loved one who was killed in a pedestrian accident, we will pursue a wrongful death claim on your behalf, doing everything in our power to obtain a successful result in your case.
Contact a New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney
If you have been hurt in pedestrian accident in New York, you need an experienced pedestrian accident attorney on your side. At Bornstein & Emanuel, P.C., we understand the physical, mental, and financial difficulties associated with pedestrian accidents. Therefore, when you come to us for help, we will do everything we can to obtain a favorable result in your case. Please contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
