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Do I Need To Hire An Attorney To Handle My Pedestrian Accident Claim?

Find Out How Our Expert Attorneys At Winkler Kurtz, LLP Can Help Navigate Your Case

Long Island Pedestrian Accident AttorneyIf you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be wondering if you need an attorney to help you with your claim. The answer to this question depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries, the amount of damage to your property, and the insurance coverage available to you.

An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you navigate the complex legal process and ensure that you receive the full compensation you are entitled to. An attorney can also help you understand the laws governing pedestrian accidents in your state, as well as the applicable insurance coverage.

Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you get the medical care you need and ensure that your rights are protected.

In New York, pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks and intersections. If you have been hit by a car while crossing the street, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you understand your rights and options under the law.

The insurance coverage available to you will depend on the facts of your case. If the driver who hit you was uninsured or underinsured, you may be able to file a claim with your own insurance company. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you understand your insurance coverage and options.

No matter what the circumstances of your case, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve. If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, contact a pedestrian accident attorney today to schedule a free consultation.

NYC PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Hitting a pedestrian is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. In New York City, there were 4,397 pedestrian accidents in 2017, resulting in the deaths of 147 people and injuring 2,369 others.

This averages out to 12 people killed and 65 injured every week.

Of those killed, almost two-thirds were men.

The average age of those killed was 45, and the average age of those injured was 32.

The majority of pedestrian accidents occurred in Manhattan, with 1,819 incidents, followed by Brooklyn, with 1,131 incidents.

The most common type of pedestrian accident is a car turning into a crosswalk without yielding to pedestrians.

The second most common type of pedestrian accident is a car failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Other common types of pedestrian accidents include cars making illegal turns, cars backing up without seeing pedestrians, and drivers opening their doors into oncoming traffic.

PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS IN NEW YORK CITY

In New York City, pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks and intersections.

Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing the street in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Drivers must also yield to pedestrians when they are crossing the street at an intersection with a stop sign or red light.

If a driver does not yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk or intersection, they can be fined up to $250.

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you understand your rights and options under the law.

The insurance coverage available to you will depend on the facts of your case.

If the driver who hit you was uninsured or underinsured, you may be able to file a claim with your own insurance company.

An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you understand your insurance coverage and options. Schedule your free consultation with Winkler Kurtz, LLP today to learn more.

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I cannot say enough about Rich and his staff. Everyone was more than accommodating from day one. You are treated like you matter, and not just another case for their firm. Rich offers advice every step of the way to get the most out of your case while still letting YOU choose which options are best. Coming from someone who has dealt with other attorneys, none compare to Mr. Winkler. His knowledge, and attitude are second to none. I would recommend Rich to anyone with an accident case. Believe me, you are in good hands. Thank you Rich and staff. Could not have asked for more!!

- Rob Pearsall

To Whom It May Concern, I’m a union painter and was badly hurt when I was involved in a workplace accident on a job site in Manhattan. I hired Richard Winkler to represent me and they have been great. He and his staff keep me informed and are making sure that I can continue to be able to feed my family and to keep everything going, they are on my side no doubt about it. Needless to say this didn’t go unnoticed to my family. Visiting the office was always a positive experience both welcoming and professional. I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of caring compassionate legal representation.

- Michael Brunner

Winkler Kurtz LLP is an amazingly knowledgeable and professional law firm. The staff is extremely intelligent and personable. With great guidance will support you through each step of your case and treat you with personal attention. Highly recommend this law firm – they go out of their way to make you a winner!

- Elissa Rand

The experience that I got from Richard Winkler was absolutely the best, In the beginning I was hesitant because you hear of bad stories about attorneys, but the turning point for me was when the most amazing, caring, person sat down and explained everything to me Mr. Winkler’s paralegal Dana Randazzo. This team answered all my phone calls handled all my paperwork in a quick manner there were never any surprises and they were on top of everything with the insurance companies and anything else associated to my case I highly recommend this law firm to anyone you will not be disappointed and I just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done for me Mr Winkler!

- Anthony Detorre

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