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Lever & Ecker, PLLC November 24, 2021 Pedestrian Accidents
One of the many benefits of living in New York, especially New York City, is the ability to easily walk to work, school, and other daily activities. Unfortunately, however, New York has seen high pedestrian accident and fatality rates in the last year. The New York Times reports that a motor vehicle kills a pedestrian on average every three days.
With concern for the safety of pedestrians in the state, many are wondering where the increase in fatalities is coming from, and how to stay safe as a pedestrian on the roads. If you are injured as a pedestrian in an accident involving a negligent driver, contact Lever & Ecker, PLLC, for top-notch experienced legal representation. We provide clients with the tools and resources necessary to navigate their claims on their behalf.
The high population of pedestrians in New York significantly contributes to the number of accidents caused by negligent drivers. Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
When a driver behaves negligently or recklessly on the road and ends up harming another individual, including a pedestrian, a person sustaining injuries and other damages from the collision can seek compensation. From pain and suffering to medical fees to lost income, and everything in between resulting in damages, people can seek to recover their losses with the help of a pedestrian accident attorney.
New York is notorious for being busy at all hours of the day. While traffic congestion is challenging, there are also significant amounts of pedestrian traffic. For pedestrians to stay safe while navigating through traffic and thick crowds, they will need to take precautions like the following:
From navigation apps to texting your friends, cell phones are essential in everyday life around New York. When you are walking through crowds looking at your phone, you may accidentally find yourself in a dangerous situation that you might have avoided had been paying closer attention to your surroundings. Keeping your eyes on your surroundings allows you to be vigilant to try to avoid dangerous situations.
Safely finding your way to your location at night can be challenging, particularly when you are unfamiliar with the area. Plus, your risk of danger may only increase if you are not wearing reflective or light apparel, and don’t know the area well enough to know where to walk.
In New York, everyone moves fast and is ready to get to their destination quickly. However, crossing the street before you are given the signal is hazardous and can lead to severe injuries. Even when the signal appeals and you are given the all-clear to cross, you should take another look to make sure no one is driving where you are about to walk.
While many pedestrian accidents are not the individual’s fault, these are still some great tips to consider before walking across New York. If you are injured due to someone else’s disregard for your health and safety, contact a reliable pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible. They can help guide you through the legal process regarding your case.
When you are injured by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian, and need legal assistance from a pedestrian accident lawyer, contact Lever & Ecker, PLLC, for experienced and knowledgeable representation. Our 60+ years of advocating for the rights and interests of clients provides us with extensive resources and tools to help your case. We understand how crucial recovering your losses is and will do everything in our power to provide you with the best possible outcome for your case.
Call (914) 288-9191 or (718) 933-3632 to learn more about how our team of reliable lawyers can assist you with your case. If you are interested in a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys, fill out our contact form today.