Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Rockland County, NY

Rockland County Car Accident Lawyers

If a car accident in Rockland County left you with serious injuries, contact Parker Waichman LLP today. Our attorneys litigate car accident cases to secure the compensation clients need to move forward with their lives. We offer free case consultations and will review your claims to determine your legal options. A number of car accidents in Rockland County result from dangerous intersections and stretches of road. If you live in or spend a lot of time in the county, you will probably recognize some of the following roads and intersections as particularly accident-prone:

• Route 202
• Route 59
• Route 45
• Route 9
• Grant Avenue
• New Clarkstown Road
• Oak Tree Road
• Intersection of Route 9 and Oak Tree Road
• Intersection of Main Street and Oak Tree Road
• Intersection of Route 9 and Short Clove Road

Of the above, Routes 59, 45, and 9 are especially dangerous because of the number of accidents that occur in these areas every year. These roads are the sites of numerous serious car collisions each year, leaving many people with severe injuries.

Factors Contributing to Accidents on Certain Roads

What makes a particular road “dangerous?” Several aspects of a road or intersection can increase the likelihood of accidents.

These include:

1. Speed Limits

2. Visibility

3. Traffic Signals

4. Traffic Volume

5. Engineering

When roads are designed poorly (narrow lanes, winding curves, numerous sight obstructions) or lack traffic signs and signals, drivers are more likely to cause car crashes. These issues can be exacerbated by high-speed limits and large volumes of cars, which make it easier for drivers to lose control and collide with other motorists. Our firm litigates car accident cases involving not only these dangerous roads and intersections but all areas of Rockland County. If you sustained injuries in a car accident in the county, call our experienced accident attorneys today. We will investigate your claims to uncover the facts and seek fair compensation for your injuries. Contact Parker Waichman LLP to receive your free consultation.

Rockland County Car Accident Injuries

As one of the foremost causes of injury-related deaths in Rockland County (according to the New York State Department of Health), car accidents are a serious problem for Rockland residents and visitors. Every month in Rockland County, car accidents kill approximately three people. Also, hospitals and emergency departments in Rockland County treat approximately 370 people with car accident injuries each month.

The most typical injuries from car accidents in the county include:

• Lacerations and bruising
• Fractured or broken bones
• Dislocated joints
• Burns
• Serious brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Organ damage
• Death

Some victims will suffer lifelong consequences of their car accidents and require extensive and ongoing medical care. This all comes at an enormous cost to families. In 2014, Rockland County car accident victims accumulated almost $24 million in hospital and emergency department bills. The average hospital bill for car accident treatment in that year was more than $90,000. Almost no family can afford this.

Recovery for the costs of medical bills is one way a skilled Rockland County car accident attorney can help you. Parker Waichman LLP pursues the compensation our clients need for their mounting medical expenses, along with compensation for lost time at work, physical pain and suffering, and mental distress. Contact our office today to discuss how we can help ease the burdens on your shoulders through a legal action in court.

Additional Causes of Car Accidents in Rockland County

While dangerous roads and intersections cause many accidents in Rockland County, driver carelessness causes a large number of accidents, as well. Unsafe driving behavior, like driving under the influence and texting while driving, leads to serious crashes all over the county. Some of the most prevalent driver negligence we encounter includes:

• DUI/Drunk Driving (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol)
• Distracted Driving (texting, eating, reading, changing the radio, etc. while driving)
• Drowsy Driving (driving while overly tired or fatigued)
• Reckless Driving (speeding, cutting off other cars, passing on the shoulder, etc.)
• Traffic Violations (running red lights, missing stop signs, failing to yield, etc.)

Parker Waichman LLP investigates these claims to gather evidence of driver misconduct and seek the results our clients need. Drivers who act carelessly and injure other people need to be held accountable and our firm takes action in the interests of victims and their families. Call our office today to speak with a skilled attorney about your potential case.

Car Accident Case Investigation

Our Rockland County attorneys will perform a complete investigation of your car accident claims to be able to offer you with the best options and strategies for you and your family.

Our investigation process includes completion of the following steps on your behalf:

1. Creating a summary of the accident, including timeline, witnesses, and parties involved

2. Contacting (if possible) any potential witnesses to the accident

3. Ordering medical records from your injury treatment following the accident

4. Ordering police reports or accident reports from the accident

5. Determining all possible defendants in your case

6. Identifying any potential liens on your case (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)

7. Analyzing New York’s No-Fault Law about your case

8. Hiring experts to review your case and make conclusions about liability, causation, and damages

9. Calculating all applicable deadlines and statutes of limitations on your claims

10. Determining the best filing venue for your claims

These are simply the steps leading up to filing your case. The investigation process is extremely important, but so is the work completed after filing. You need to make sure you are represented by an experienced lawyer who knows Rockland County laws and knows how to succeed in accident cases. Contact the attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP today to start your case process in capable hands.