John Horan, 34, was killed in a pedestrian accident involving a rideshare driver while crossing the street in Midtown. According to a report on Gothamist.com, NYPD officials said Horan was crossing south on 36th Street near 7th Avenue when he was hit by a 47-year-old person driving an SUV. Officers found the victim unconscious and unresponsive and transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the SUV, which Gothamist reports was a rideshare vehicle being operated for Uber or Lyft, remained on the scene and was not immediately charged. Police are still investigating to determine whether any traffic violations played a part in this tragic incident. Horan lived less than a mile from where he was struck and killed, police said. So far this year, 192 traffic accidents have been reported in the Midtown neighborhood, according to NYC Crash Mapper. Horan is the first fatality. We offer our deepest condolences to the family members of John Horan for their tremendous loss.
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Uber or Lyft Vehicles
Pedestrian accidents involving Uber or Lyft vehicles have become a major concern recently in many urban areas, including New York City. These types of accidents happen frequently as vehicles operated by rideshare drivers collide with pedestrians who are walking or crossing streets. Contributing factors here include distracted driving, failure to yield to pedestrians, and inadequate awareness of surroundings due to reliance on GPS or communication devices. Additionally, the nature of rideshare driving, with frequent stops and pickups, can increase the likelihood of pedestrian interactions and potential accidents.
The consequences of such accidents can be severe, ranging from minor injuries to catastrophic harm or even fatalities for pedestrians involved. Victims may also suffer emotional trauma and face huge medical expenses and require long-term rehabilitation.
To curb these types of collisions, both rideshare companies and regulatory authorities have implemented various safety measures. These include driver training programs, in-app safety features for reporting incidents, and collaboration with local governments to enhance pedestrian infrastructure and road safety measures. When these pedestrian accidents occur, it is important for victims and their families to take the steps necessary to protect their legal rights.
What Steps Can Victims and Families Take?
If you’re involved in a pedestrian accident with an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you should take the following steps to help protect your well-being and legal rights:
- Seek Medical Attention: Ensure any injuries are promptly evaluated and treated by medical professionals.
- Document the Scene: Take photos of the accident scene, including vehicle positions, any visible injuries, and road conditions. Obtain contact information from witnesses.
- Report the Incident: Contact law enforcement to file an accident report. This documentation can be crucial for insurance claims and legal proceedings.
- Notify Uber or Lyft: Report the accident to the rideshare company involved. They may have procedures for handling accidents and may provide insurance coverage.
Contact an experienced Uber/Lyft accident lawyer, It is crucial to immediately contact a New York personal injury attorney who has successfully handled pedestrian accident cases involving rideshare vehicles. They can advise you on your rights and options for pursuing compensation for damages, including medical expenses and lost income.
Rights of Injured 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://gothamist.com/news/nypd-midtown-pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-uberlyft-driver