New York Pedestrian Accidents

Being struck by a car while crossing the street can cause serious, even life-threatening, injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, head, neck, and/or spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal trauma, and hip injuries are but a few of the injuries that can cause physical pain, financial loss, and mental anguish and suffering. Contact the personal injury attorneys at Robinson Yablon Cooper & Bonfante, LLP to protect yourself and your legal right to seek compensation.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New York

Any collision between a pedestrian and a car (even a bicycle) can knock the pedestrian down. A number of factors will determine the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries, including:

• The pedestrian’s age and general health at the time of the collision;
• Whether the pedestrian is “thrown” or projected for some distance before striking the ground;
• The part of the pedestrian’s body that strikes the ground first;
• The speed of the striking vehicle.

Collisions between pedestrians and cars are typically results of:

• Driving while distracted (texting while driving or driving while eating);
• Driver Inattention;
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; and/or
• Speeding, driving recklessly, or violating traffic laws and traffic control signals.

If a pedestrian is knocked down and injured due to being struck by a car, the pedestrian may be entitled to compensation.