A woman was injured in a pedestrian accident in Midtown after a limo hit her. According to a report in the New York Post, the victim was walking near the intersection of West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue the morning of Dec. 15 when the vehicle merged into a bus lane and struck her. A security worker at one of the stores at the location said that he was alerted when the woman, who had just exited a store, screamed.
Doctors rushed to help the injured woman. Paramedics who arrived at the scene placed her in a neck brace and put her on a stretcher. She was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Four women with young children were in the limo at the time. None of them appeared to be hurt. No arrests were made. The investigation is ongoing. We wish this injured woman the best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Laws Relating to Pedestrians
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, there were 214 traffic accident deaths in the city in 2017 of which 101 were pedestrians. In 2016, there were 231 traffic fatalities of which 148 were pedestrian deaths. In New York City, pedestrians are usually at a risk of getting struck inside crosswalks, or at intersections or near street intersections because of inattentive motorists who fail to yield the right of way.
New York law is very clear when it comes to pedestrians and crosswalks. Drivers are required to come to a full stop, yield the right of way to pedestrians and proceed only when it is safe to do so. However, not all drivers adhere to the law. Drivers fail to come to a full stop at crosswalks because they may be distracted by their cell phones or some other activity.
Injuries and Compensation
Victims who have been struck and injured by a motorist at a crosswalk or street intersection, may be able to seek compensation for their injuries, damages and losses from the at-fault motorist. It is also important to remember that you have the right to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit even if you were not in a crosswalk at the time of your accident. An experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyer will be able to give you more information about pursuing your legal rights in such cases. Our law firm has secured compensation for pedestrians who were not walking in a crosswalk when their injury crash occurred. We have recovered millions of dollars for pedestrians who were not in crosswalks.
Pedestrians often suffer life-changing injuries such as brain trauma, spinal cord damage, internal organ injuries and multiple broken bones. These types of injuries might require lengthy treatment and rehabilitation, all of which cost a significant amount of money.
If you have been injured in a New York City pedestrian accident, it would be in your best interest to file a police report, obtain prompt medical treatment and gather as much evidence as possible from the accident scene. Your personal injury lawyer may also be able to collect and compile this type of evidence. Promptly contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who will fight to protect your rights every step of the way. Injured pedestrian accident victims may be able to seek compensation for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost income and benefits, hospitalization, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc.
Contact an Experienced Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver or due to someone else’s negligence, 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.
Our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses for over 49 years. Our law firm 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 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.
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Source: https://nypost.com/2018/12/15/woman-struck-by-limo-in-midtown/