Pedestrians injured due to a taxi driver’s negligence have the right to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for their damages and losses, including medical bills and lost wages. Taxi drivers are classified as common carriers. As such, they have a heightened duty of care towards their passengers, pedestrians, and …
Pedestrian Accidents
What Should I Do After a Pedestrian Accident in New York City?
Most people go their entire lives without a motor vehicle striking them while they travel on foot. Unfortunately, when these accidents happen, the resulting injuries are often devastating– pedestrians have little protection from a serious impact. The steps you take after a pedestrian accident can have far-reaching consequences. What’s more, …
Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s First Offer After a Pedestrian Accident?
You should never accept the insurance company’s first offer after a pedestrian accident. In fact, it is in your best interest to avoid discussing the accident with the driver’s insurance company before speaking with an experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyer. Dealing directly with the insurance company is risky …
What Should I Do If Don’t Know Who Hit Me in a Pedestrian Accident?
If you are struck by a hit and run driver, not only has the motorist committed a crime but obtaining payment for your medical expenses becomes more difficult. That is why one of the first things you must do is engage an attorney to protect your rights and help you …
Why Are Traumatic Brain Injuries So Common in Pedestrian Accidents?
Vehicle occupants in car accidents have protection from seat belts and airbags. Pedestrians do not have the same advantage. When a car runs into them, even at low speeds, they will often be knocked over– with the very real possibility of incurring serious head injuries. This is illustrated by a …
Are Punitive Damages Available in a New York City Pedestrian Accident Case?
New York City pedestrians who suffer injuries in accidents that are caused by another party’s negligence can generally recover economic damages. These would include reimbursements for medical bills, lost wages, and expenses for transportation and therapy. Next, individuals can often recover non-economic damages to compensate for their pain and suffering. …
Can I Still Sue for a Pedestrian Accident if I Was Jaywalking?
Pedestrian accidents in Manhattan are all too common and often result in severe injuries for the victim– who is no match for 5,000 pounds of steel. While it’s easy to assume the driver of the car is always to blame in these accidents, there are times when a pedestrian may …
What Should I Look For in a New York City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
When you suffer an injury in a pedestrian accident, you have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault motorist. Taking these claims on by yourself is risky, given the complexity of the process. The right attorney could significantly increase your odds of successfully recovering compensation for your injuries. …
Can I Sue if a Loved One Was Killed in a New York City Pedestrian Accident?
If your family member was killed in a New York City pedestrian accident, you might file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent driver responsible for the death. Nothing can bring your loved one back to you. However, the New York City pedestrian accident lawyers at Douglas & London will …
What If I Was Partially at Fault for My New York City Pedestrian Accident?
New York is a comparative negligence state, which means that if you are partially at fault for a pedestrian-car accident, the compensation that you are entitled to recover will be reduced in proportion to your relative contribution to the accident. Notwithstanding this application of comparative negligence, the New York City …
