Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After getting run over by a car, you deserve to receive a settlement that covers every single damage and loss you experience. Get a full settlement by working with a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer.
Whether you were hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk or while jogging down the street, the experience can be traumatizing. Leaving you unable to work with mounds of medical bills, you can be left in financial debt with an insecure future. Your accident was most likely caused by the negligence of another, opening up the possibility of filing a personal injury claim to recover damages for the losses you endured.
Collecting monetary compensation is a complicated process and can be difficult to successfully achieve on your own. There are many pieces to the puzzle when pedestrian accidents and personal injury law are intertwined. Understanding your rights is crucial to a comprehensive settlement.
In order for you to get the most for your claim, a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can help protect your rights on your road to recovery
Pedestrian Accidents and Why They Happen
The number one reason why motor vehicle drivers cause pedestrian accidents is due to negligence. However, whether driving while distracted or operating a car while under the influence of alcohol, your injuries will be no different and will impact your life in the same manner.
Distracted driving is a common cause for pedestrian accidents. With the popularity of handheld devices, it’s easy for drivers to tempt themselves into texting or using their cell phone while operating a car. It only takes a split second for a distraction to cause a catastrophic mistake for someone on foot, which may include any of the following:
- Failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
- Failing to stop and yield at a traffic signal or stop sign
- Backing into a pedestrian in a parking lot
- Speeding through residential areas and parks
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
No matter what the reason, drivers must be held accountable for causing the accident. Your Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer will protect your rights and aggressively fight for the compensation you deserve.
Pedestrian Injuries in the Bronx
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 5,400 pedestrians were killed and over 150,000 injured in collisions with motor vehicles in 2015.
Whether you are an amputee who will need prosthetics or you are paralyzed, successfully treating your crash injuries will likely cost a small fortune. Seeking compensation for your future is critical to making sure you will have the funds to cover future medical services related to the accident.
Your Injury Will Affect Your Compensation
The type of injury you suffered in the pedestrian-car crash will have a significant impact on what compensation you could be entitled to. Your Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer will have experience valuing claims for a variety of injury types:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
- Broken bones
- Facial injuries
If you suffer from any of these injuries, you may have lost a significant amount of time from work or may never be able to work again. Losing your income can have a devastating impact on you and your family, possibly causing you to lose your home and livelihood.
While you recover from your injuries, a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm will work hard on your behalf, aiming to secure a large settlement so that you can feel at ease about the future.
Battling Insurance Companies for Your Compensation
Effective negotiating skills are crucial in dealing with insurance companies to get a full settlement for your case. A very important aspect of getting a comprehensive settlement is effectively negotiating with insurance companies. Most cases settle before going to trial, but we will be prepared to litigate in front of a judge if necessary.
On your own, insurers may try to take advantage of your situation, and they may try to place some of the blame on you in order to avoid a large payout. Our job is to protect your rights, plain and simple. We will include all your losses when negotiating your settlement, which may include any of the following:
- Lost wages and future income
- Current and future medicals costs, including physical and rehabilitative therapy
- Medical equipment
- Home renovations for a new disability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Connect with a Bronx Pedestrian-Car Accident Lawyer
Understanding personal injury law is what we do best. To discover how a Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can protect your right to secure a large financial settlement, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or fill out our online form below to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
