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Staten Island Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Whether you were in a crosswalk, on the sidewalk, or walking anywhere else, getting hit by a car could entitle you to financial compensation. Find out by consulting with a Staten Island pedestrian accident lawyer.

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life in New York City, pedestrians get hit by cars alarmingly often. These particular cases can be tough to deal with, especially when the victim is seriously injured. The time it takes to recover from these types of accidents can result in immense amounts of lost income, medical debt, pain, and lost quality of life.

When a motorist has hit you while you were on foot, it’s wise to have an advocate fighting for you, handling the investigation into the accident, and negotiating with the insurance companies on your behalf. That advocate is a Staten Island pedestrian accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP.

Why Were You Hit While Walking or Running?

Many motorist-pedestrian accidents result in very serious injuries—sometimes even death. In the case of serious injury, you may not have been aware enough in the aftermath to remember specifics about what happened. Things are even worse if it was a hit-and-run. Your Staten Island pedestrian accident lawyer is there to handle the investigation and determine how the accident was caused and who was at fault.

Driver negligence is commonly the root cause of pedestrian-car crashes; however, all of the following are also common:

  • Faulty parts and tires
  • Hazardous roads and intersections
  • Construction hazards

In any case, the driver of the vehicle may not be the only one at fault. For example, if you were hit by a car because of a faulty piece of equipment on the vehicle, your attorney will now investigate the following parties:

  • The driver of the vehicle to ensure proper maintenance
  • The auto tech to ensure the maintenance was done properly
  • The manufacturer of the faulty part to see why it was allowed to be sold
  • The manufacturer of the car to ensure that they didn’t install the wrong part

These multiple-fault cases can take some time to handle, but determining cause and fault is vital to the outcome of your personal injury claim and will affect the amount you may be awarded, so it’s best to be patient and conduct a full and thorough investigation.

Full Compensation for Your Pedestrian Injuries

No one accident claim is just like another; however, you should expect compensation for all of the damages caused by the pedestrian-car accident, including any of the following that you’ve experienced:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Repair or replacement of personal property

The insurance company will consider these expenses when making an offer for your claim, but your Staten Island pedestrian accident lawyer will encourage you not to take their first offer. That’s because you may be entitled to more compensation in the form of non-economic damages.

Meet With a Staten Island Pedestrian-Car Accident Lawyer

An accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian can be both physically and mentally damaging. Recovering from injuries while simultaneously attempting to collect compensation isn’t a process you should undertake alone.

Talk to a Staten Island pedestrian accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP during a free consultation by completing the form below or by giving us a call at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462).

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