Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Collisions between motor vehicles and pedestrians can have serious and often times fatal results. In these accidents, innocent pedestrians almost always suffer far worse injuries than the drivers involved. In 2008 alone, there were 15,620 total pedestrian accidents caused by motor vehicles in the state of New York. Of these accidents, 302 claimed the life of the pedestrian.
It is inherently unfair for an innocent pedestrian to be forced to face the excessive costs of medical care, time lost from work, disability, and changes in the quality of personal life following a collision with a car. If you or your loved one has been injured by a motor vehicle while walking, the Brooklyn pedestrian accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP can help you hold the negligent motorist accountable for your injuries and suffering. Contact our offices today at 1-888-244-2273 to speak with a qualified attorney about your legal options.
Motorist and Pedestrian Injuries
The majority of all pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent, irresponsible drivers. These drivers may be distracted and fail to notice the pedestrian, or may fail to yield to crosswalks or the pedestrian right-of-way while crossing the street. Most pedestrian accidents are often caused by:
- Intoxicated or otherwise distracted motorists
- Failure of motorists to stop at stop signs or traffic lights
- Drivers who fail to yield at designated crosswalks and other crossing points
- Motorists who turn left into pedestrians crossing the street
- Speeding
- Vehicle mechanical failure
- Crosswalk signal malfunction
At Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP, we firmly believe that pedestrians should be able to walk safely near roadways and cross the street without fear of serious injury by a negligent driver. We work diligently to help those persons who are injured while walking receive fair and generous compensation for their pain, suffering, and other damages.
Contact Us
If you or your loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact the Brooklyn pedestrian accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today at 1-888-244-2273.
