Erika Wajsman, 77, was killed in a pedestrian accident in the Midwood area of Brooklyn after a dump truck hit her at a street intersection. According to The Brooklyn Paper, Wajsman was crossing the intersection of East 19th Street and Avenue P when the vehicle struck her. Police officers arrived at the site of the collision to find the victim lying in the roadway, unconscious and unresponsive. Paramedics pronounced Wajsman dead at the scene.
The 43-year-old driver of the truck remained at the scene and no arrests have been made. The truck was owned by a construction company and records compiled by How’s My Driving NY allegedly show that truck had three school zone speed camera violations since 2021 including one in Brooklyn last month. The investigation into this fatal pedestrian accident is still ongoing. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Erika Wajsman for their tragic loss.
Deadly Crashes in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Paper reports that the borough has seen a spate of deadly crashes just this month. Statistics show that six people have been injured in pedestrian collisions since November and four have died, including Wajsman. The numbers also show that many of these victims were senior citizens. On Nov. 16, a 72-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing the street in Ford Hamilton, while a 79-year-old grandmother was fatally struck in Crown Heights on Nov. 3.
This year, a number of people have been killed in collisions involving dump trucks in Brooklyn. In early August, a dump truck driver fatally struck a 75-year-old woman in Coney Island and fled the scene. Just weeks later, an 89-year-old woman was killed by a dump truck in a hit-and-run crash in Williamsburg, even though the driver was later found and arrested.
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Seniors in NYC
Pedestrian accidents involving the elderly in New York City are a significant and growing concern. Various factors pose dangers and contribute to the vulnerability of senior citizens on the streets. Elderly pedestrians face increased risks due to poor or impaired mobility, slower reaction times, and potential health issues, making them more susceptible to accidents.
Statistics have shown that seniors are disproportionately affected by pedestrian accidents in New York City. Factors contributing to these incidents include traffic congestion, crowded streets, and the city’s fast-paced environment. Crosswalks, although intended for safety, can still be dangerous for seniors due to drivers failing to yield or obey traffic signals.
Vision and hearing impairments among the elderly can contribute to accidents, making it harder for them to notice oncoming traffic or hear warning signals. Additionally, there is a risk of falls, especially on uneven sidewalks or poorly maintained pedestrian areas.
Compensation for Victims
Injured victims of pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents can seek compensation from at-fault parties for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families that have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents can seek compensation for damages such as medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, lost future income, etc.
Pedestrian accident victims and their families should also remember that they can seek compensation for injuries or losses in collisions even if the victim was not walking in a marked crosswalk and even if the driver involved in collision was not charged. Our law firm recovered the full one-million-dollar insurance policy for a girl who was not in the crosswalk when a motor vehicle hit her.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident or bicycle accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. We recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/77-year-old-pedestrian-killed-midwood/