Queens Collisions Involving Pedestrians Accidents Lawyer

It is not surprising that when a car hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian is likely to suffer catastrophic injuries. Each year thousands of pedestrians are seriously injured or killed by cars and other motor vehicles. Compared to the number of accidents involving only vehicles, the number of accidents involving a pedestrian and a vehicle is relatively low. However, when a car, truck or bus hits a pedestrian, there is good chance that the pedestrian will be seriously injured or killed. Common injuries for pedestrian victims include a traumatic brain injury, broken or crushed bones, lacerations, internal injuries, a spinal cord injury, some other catastrophic injury. These types of injuries involve long recovery times, with the victim being unable to work for weeks or even months. However, under New York law victims of vehicle accidents have the right to demand compensation from the person whose negligence resulted in the accident. If you or a family member suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian car accident it is important that you contact an experienced Queens car accident lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates who will help ensure that the person responsible for your losses is held accountable.

While in some cases where a car hits a pedestrian the pedestrian was at fault, in most cases the fault lies with the drivers of motor vehicles. The top causes of such accidents are drivers who speed, fail to stop at red lights or stop signs, or fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Another factor related to collisions involving pedestrians is distracted driving. In such cases the driver does not see the pedestrian step onto the road or the driver drifts to the shoulder or side of the road where the pedestrian is standing because the driver is using their cell phone. Because pinpointing fault is not always easy, discuss your case with an experienced Queens car accident lawyer.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, van, bus or truck, the result is often catastrophic for the pedestrian. There is nothing to protect a pedestrian from the force exerted by the vehicle. As a result pedestrian victims suffer traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and amputations. Sadly, many people who are hit by cars are killed.

If you sustained serious injuries because you were hit by a car, immediately contact an experienced car accident attorney in Queens. Victims hit by cars suffer serious injuries and are often left in deep debt because of the substantial medical bills and the inability to work for an extended time period. However, holding the parties responsible for the accident will help alleviate financial stress caused by the accident. Through a personal injury lawsuit you may be able to recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering. In special cases punitive damages may be available as well. If your loved one died in the accident, the decedent's personal representative may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of his or her estate.

Beware that New York law has a specific time limit for filing a claim in a personal injury case. If you do not file your claim within the time period, you will be forever barred from collecting damages even if your case has merit.

If you or someone you love suffered serious injuries in a collision involving pedestrian, it is critical that you contact an experienced car accident attorney serving Queens who not only has experience representing clients injured in car accidents, but is also familiar with the medical issues victims of such accidents experience. Contact Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your car accident. We serve injured victims in the following locations: Queens, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, and Nassau County.