New York City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

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How Can a New York City Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help?

When you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, pursuing compensation may not be your top priority. However, if you’re out of work and you suffered serious injuries that require extensive medical care, you must take legal action as soon as possible. A pedestrian accident attorney in New York City can help personal injury victims file a pedestrian accident claim and seek compensation for their losses.

Accident claims can be very frustrating for victims that has no experience dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunately, insurance companies typically try to pressure or confuse the accident victim hoping they will accept a lower settlement amount than what they’re entitled to for their medical bills and other damages.

At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team will fight for your rights and help you recover the financial compensation you deserve. We’re here to help guide you through the legal process, every step of the way and provide the knowledgeable, compassionate legal representation and support you need during this difficult time.

When you work with a New York City pedestrian accident lawyer on our legal team, they can help by:

• Using their in-depth knowledge of state pedestrian laws
• Conducting an in-depth investigation to determine what caused the accident and who is at fault
• Gathering evidence to build your case, including expert testimony and witness statements
• Assisting clients with pedestrian accident claims and proving negligence to establish liability
• Calculating damages
• Communicating and negotiating with claims adjusters
• Filing a lawsuit and representing you in court

Proving Fault in Pedestrian Accident Cases

If you plan on filing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver, you must prove the individual was at fault for the accident. Proving negligence is a key part of any pedestrian accident case and involves demonstrating that the driver violated traffic laws or engaged in negligent behavior. At Parker Waichman LLP, our pedestrian accident lawyers can help you gather important evidence, such as witness statements, medical records, and the police report, to help prove liability.

Our legal team also examines traffic laws and investigates negligent behavior to strengthen your pedestrian accident case. We work closely with accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, forensic accountants, and private investigators, to establish liability, how the accident occurred, and to accurately assess damages.

Types Of Pedestrian Accidents

At Parker Waichman LLP, our legal team has handled many types of pedestrian accident cases, including:

• Backing up accidents when a driver isn’t paying attention
• Pedestrians crossing out of or into a crosswalk
• Accidents occur during merging, turning, or approaching, especially when near an intersection
• Pedestrians suddenly darting out into the road to cross
• Failure to yield accidents
• Distracted driving accidents
• Accidents where a driver hit a pedestrian involved in a crosswalk or intersection

Both pedestrians and motorists must pay attention and remain highly aware of their surroundings to prevent an accident from occurring. Pedestrian crashes and traffic accidents frequently occur on busy city streets, often involving a motor vehicle. A driver should be aware of the locations where pedestrians are often around, such as school zones, crosswalks, construction zones, etc. Pedestrians must also exercise caution by looking out for drivers who may not notice them walking.

State Laws that Protect Pedestrians

New York law and New York’s traffic regulations are designed to protect pedestrians by establishing clear legal responsibilities for both motorists and pedestrians. To avoid car crashes, New York has implemented laws that govern the behavior of pedestrians and motorists.

These laws include:

• New York law requires pedestrians to obey traffic control signals and other safety rules, such as only crossing the street when instructed and yielding to drivers when there is a don’t walk sign flashing. However, they can walk across an intersection if the walk sign was on when they started crossing the street.
• A driver must exercise care to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Drivers must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk when there are no traffic lights present or when the green walk sign is lit.
• A driver should never pass another vehicle in a crosswalk
• A pedestrian should avoid entering any restricted areas

Even when all traffic rules are obeyed, pedestrian accidents can still happen. That’s when you hire a personal injury lawyer for your claims.