Pedestrian accidents occur on the streets, public places, and parking lots, where the walking people & motorists or cyclists share the same lane of travel. Anywhere people walk and get injured at some point is considered a pedestrian accident.
Numerous walkers, joggers and Cyclists are met by the accidents, causing severe damage and life-altering injuries in the Bronx every year. In most cases, it happens due to negligence of drunk drivers, using their smartphones while driving and so on.
Well, after being in a pedestrian accident and bearing the injuries, it’s not at all easy to recover physically, emotionally and financially but a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer will gladly assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve from the at-fault driver through an accident case.
Although, the settlement of a pedestrian accident can be a lengthy process, it will cost you your mental peace with time. A Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer at the law firm of Siler & Ingber LLP has already witnessed similar pedestrian accidents and will assist you in getting the full compensation that you deserve for you and your loved ones who have suffered this pedestrian accident and get them the lost wages, and losses economically and non-economically.
Our highly experienced Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer will help you in all legal pursuits and support your case to maximize your chances of recovering the compensation you truly deserve.
If you meet with a pedestrian accident, contact us immediately so that our qualified Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer will help you file the pedestrian case and study your case to get you compensation for your losses by holding the negligible motorist accountable for your damages.
The first step you and your Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer will take is to review the whole case to determine the fault thoroughly. A detailed evaluation is needed to examine the fault, and we at Siler & Inger will go over eye witness accounts, traffic videos, police reports and other available evidence. Following are some case scenarios of negligent driving behavior which are common causes of pedestrian accidents, that includes:
A careless driver is dangerous to all the other drivers in the Bronx, and it is the worst-case scenario for pedestrians as it amplifies the danger. Being hit in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or any other place by a negligent driver can cause severe injuries and hardships within your life that may seem unbearable. Bronx President Accident Lawyer will help you get back on your feet by holding the driver responsible.
The Bronx has major pedestrian accidents, and almost few pedestrians are killed in the accidents. The Bronx has laws in place that ensures the safety of pedestrians, and if anyone violates one of these with the supportable evidence proving your case, you can easily claim compensation with the help of a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer. Some of these laws are as follows:
Your Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer will review and examine all the evidence in order to get the highest value for your claims. It’s essential to seek legal help as soon as possible, as the events will be fresh in your mind and supporting evidence is readily available.
There are many laws in New York that are in favor of pedestrians: New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law – This is the state’s official vehicle and traffic laws. If a pedestrian is injured by a motorist who violates this law, the motorist will often be found negligent in a civil suit.
Elle’s Law: Under this law, any motorist who violates this law and in the process injures an individual severely receives an automatic suspension of their license for six months. If they have any other incident that violates Elle’s Law within five years, their license will be suspended for a full year.
Hayley & Diego’s Law: This law created a “careless driving” violation that concerns specific penalties when a motorist fails to operate a motor vehicle carefully, and as a result, a pedestrian or bicyclist is injured. It acts as a legal stop gap to be used when a pedestrian accident injury has occurred due to driver negligence, but a criminal charge is not likely. The first offense garners either:
A $750 fine, or
15 days in jail, or
Completion of a driving training course.
If you have recently met with a pedestrian accident or in the future, if you meet with one, kindly take your medical action first and contact Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer to claim the losses you deserve. Try to get it as soon as possible because the accident is fresh, and you can remember it more thoroughly, which can be used in your case’s best interest for claiming compensation. Due to another person’s negligence, you or your loved one got injured in a pedestrian accident. Talk to the best Bronx pedestrian lawyer right away in the Bronx at Siler & Ingber LLP, who will work with you to acquire the compensation you deserve shortly as possible. We will offer you genuine legal consultation and advice that will work in your case. Don’t worry; our professional attorneys will work with you to regain your life.
Call us today at 1-516-294-2666 or contact us via our online form on this page to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with a Bronx personal injury lawyer. There’s no obligation involved, so feel free to explore your options.
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