Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Why You Should Have a Pedestrian Accident Attorney’s Help

A small car at a low speed can still cause a severe pedestrian injury. If the car is moving at 30 mph or higher, the results can be catastrophic. You’re looking at a long recovery, high medical bills, and lost wages. All of these are reasons why you should hire a lawyer to handle your claim and fight for maximum compensation.

We have years of experience handling insurance claims and lawsuits arising from car accidents with pedestrians. We know how to investigate, collect evidence, hire experts, and build successful compensation claims. Let us put our knowledge and skills to work for you.

Causes of Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents

We’ll thoroughly investigate the cause of the crash. We might find evidence of:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Turning on red
• Unprotected left turns
• Drunk driving
• Failing to yield to the right of way
• Improper lane changes or merging
• Backing up
• Failing to check blind spots

Were You or a Loved One Hit By the MTA?

If an MTA bus struck you or a relative in Brooklyn, call us immediately. You have 90 days to file a notice of claim against the New York City Transit Authority. Your claim process differs from the typical personal injury case. You need a pedestrian accident attorney with experience in MTA claims – we have that experience and guide you through this process.

We Find Out What Happened and Why

To bring a successful compensation claim, you need proof that the other driver was negligent. That’s why we gather as much evidence as possible, including:

• Police report
• Photos
• Video footage
• Medical records
• Eyewitness testimony
• Expert testimony

Reviewing this evidence will create a picture of what happened, including the at-fault driver’s behavior and responsibility. We’ll also identify the liable party, which could differ from the negligent driver.

New York Pedestrian Laws

Building a strong claim requires understanding New York traffic and pedestrian laws. In New York, pedestrians have to follow traffic signals at intersections. But at intersections without signals, then pedestrians have the right of way while in crosswalks. Vehicles have to let people pass first. Unfortunately, cars, commercial trucks, and other vehicles often hit individuals crosswalks after failing to yield.

People can be wholly or partly at fault for accidents, although drivers are usually to blame. But that won’t stop a driver and their insurer from claiming you were negligent, too. Our lawyers prepare for comparative negligence claims.

We Fight While You Recover From Your Injuries

Nothing about this situation is easy, but hiring a lawyer should reduce your stress. We take on the legal work for you. We gather evidence, communicate with the insurer, hire experts, demand compensation, represent you in court, and negotiate a resolution. We do as much as we can throughout this process to win you compensation while you get back on your feet.

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

We’ve handled cases involving:

• Broken bones
• Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Dislocations
• Road rash
• Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Nerve damage
• Knee injuries
• Crush injuries
• Amputation
• Internal organ damage
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Sensory loss
• Psychological trauma

We Handle Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Brooklyn

It’s no surprise that a pedestrian-car accident can be fatal. Motorists are well-protected behind metal frames and airbags, while people have nothing to shield their bodies from the impact. In these devastating circumstances, you and your family should work with our fierce pedestrian accident lawyers. We’ll guide you through a New York wrongful death claim.

Wrongful Death Compensation

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses
• Your relative’s pain and suffering
• Your relative’s lost wages
• The loss of your relative’s future income
• The loss of the value of your relative’s services
• The loss of their parenting

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