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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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
And more.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or have been injured by another party in some other way, we are here to stand up for your rights. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing injury victims and their families in Long Island and throughout the nation since the early 1980s.
At Parker Waichman LLP, our Long Island pedestrian accident lawyers will carefully evaluate your case and assess your damages to ensure you pursue the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, lost wages, medical treatment, and more.
The damages you’re entitled to will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding your case, the extent of your injuries, and other variables.
In some cases, an accident victim can recover compensation for the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
And more.
You’re not required by New York law to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer to represent you. You can file a claim and handle the insurance company on your own, negotiating with a claims adjuster for the settlement you believe you’re entitled to. However, if you don’t have any personal injury law experience, it can be challenging to accurately value your damages, negotiate with the insurance company, and ensure you recover the compensation you deserve. At our law firm, our attorneys have extensive experience handling pedestrian accident claims, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating in court. We know what it takes to build a strong case, to prove a client’s demand for damages, and to ensure the insurance company does not take advantage of a client.
While you don’t have to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer to represent you, doing so can significantly increase your chances of recovering maximum compensation for your losses.
If you were struck by a motorist while walking on Long Island and you suffered severe injuries, contact Parker Waichman LLP today to schedule a free legal consultation. You can meet with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer on our legal team and learn how they can help you recover compensation for your accident-related losses. Contact us today to learn more.
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