In 2010, Cathy Flanzig obtained one of the top recoveries in New York State, in the Amount of 1.1 Million dollars for one of our clients involved in a serious accident when he was struck by a car infront of his home in Nassau County, NY. In addition to this case, since our inception we have handled hundreds of pedestrian accidents in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens.
On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 111 minutes. That indicates that over 4000 pedestrians are killed each year in the United States. Traffic safety is an inter-play between drivers and pedestrians, acting responsibly and obeying traffic rules. Sadly, it is human nature to act against rules at times, which can lead to devastating outcomes.
Pedestrians are always subject to traffic-control signals and have to obey traffic lights at any time. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not functioning, a driver has to yield the right of way once a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk. At a point, however, where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been provided, pedestrians shall yield the right of way to all vehicles.
Pedestrians also exercise the right of way on sidewalks extending across alleyways, building entrances or driveways. However, once pedestrians leave the “right of way” zones and try to cross at unmarked points of the road, even if tunnels or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, vehicles have the right of way. At the same time, it is prohibited to cross intersections diagonally unless authorized traffic-control devices indicate otherwise.
Pedestrian accidents include:
- Bus accidents
- Right of way
- Accidents and bicycles
- Rules and regulations
- Wrongful death
In case you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian and you feel that injuries were suffered due to another road user’s negligence, it is important to consult legal help. It is important to contact us as soon as possible so that we can investigate the accident, obtain photographs and witness statements, identify all possible responsible parties and make sure your medical bills and lost wage claims are properly addressed. Contact us today at 1-866-FLANZIG or 516-741-8222. You can also e-mail us at info@flanziglaw.com.
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