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Manhattan Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Getting hit by a car is all but guaranteed to leave you seriously injured. Get the compensation your recovery requires by working with a Manhattan pedestrian accident lawyer.

Whether walking to a nearby store or trekking to the subway, travelling by foot is a popular way to get around Manhattan. With the relative ease of walking from place to place comes the harsh reality that many drivers of cars, taxicabs, Ubers, trucks, and buses make negligent mistakes and injure pedestrians every day.

On average, a pedestrian dies every two hours in a traffic collision. In 2013, 4,735 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Pedestrians who survive these crashes typically suffer serious injuries that range from broken bones to head, neck, and spinal injuries.

Thousands of people walk the streets of Manhattan on a daily basis, and many of them get injured in accidents just like these. If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian-car crash, hire an experienced Manhattan pedestrian accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer who can help you fight for your rights.

 

Pedestrian Accident Causes in Manhattan

Everybody is in a rush, especially in Manhattan, and getting to the final destination may sometimes be a priority over safety. In a crowded city full of tourists, careless drivers regularly make mistakes that hurt those walking on foot.

For example, many of these crashes happen when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians who are walking through crosswalks. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks in New York State, and when they disobey these laws and hit a pedestrian due to their carelessness, they can be held accountable.

Drivers can cause accidents for many different reasons, including the following:

  • Distracted driving
  • Drowsy driving
  • Speeding
  • Failing to yield at crosswalks, intersections, and parking lots
  • Backing into pedestrians
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

 

Pedestrian-Car Crash Injuries in Manhattan

The injuries suffered in these wrecks can be severe. Pedestrians have no protection from the impact of a motor vehicle accident, and as a result, many of the wounds inflicted can be life-altering, causing a lifetime of pain and suffering.

Every pedestrian accident is different, and the severity of the injuries will be affected by the circumstances surrounding the accident. Regardless, if your wounds required medical care, you have grounds to file a personal injury claim. Common injuries from pedestrian accidents are listed below:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Spine Injuries
  • Internal bleeding and organ damage
  • Broken bones
  • Facial injuries
  • Cuts, lacerations, and bruises
  • Death

 

Compensation for Your Pedestrian Injuries

Your Manhattan pedestrian accident lawyer will help you recover compensation for all of the financial damages and non-economic losses you suffer due to your injuries. This includes current and future medical expenses, lost wages and income, caretaker expenses, physical and emotional therapy, pain and suffering, and lost enjoyment of life.

 

Contact a Manhattan Pedestrian-Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, Greenstein & Milbauer can help you recover the compensation you deserve. We will work hard on your behalf so that you can focus on your recovery.

Contact us today by using the form below or by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462), and schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

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