GREENSTEIN & MILBAUER, LLP FILES LAWSUIT INVOLVING PEDESTRIAN KNOCKDOWN ACCIDENTS
Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Involving Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, a personal injury law firm based in New York City (www.nyclawfirm.com) has filed multiple lawsuits due to an alarming number of pedestrian knockdown accidents in New York City.
In a case recently filed in the Supreme Court, New York County (154154/2023) a 55-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car in Manhattan. In a case recently filed in the Supreme Court, Bronx County (808961/2023) a 60-year-old man fractured his left pelvis and hip which required surgical intervention. In another case filed in Supreme Court, Kings County (525662/2023) a 12-year-old girl sustained a fractured ankle after being struck by a car. In a case filed in the Supreme Court, Bronx County (814339/2023), a 62-year-old woman sustained a traumatic brain injury ("TBI") after being hit by a bus. The problem is not limited to New York City. In a case filed in the Supreme Court, Nassau County (604044/2021) a 53-year-old man sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a car in Hempstead, New York.
A recent study suggests that New York City ranks number one as the deadliest city for pedestrians in the United States https://getjerry.com/studies/pedestrians-face-onslaught-as-roads-grow-more-dangerous The study analyzed ten years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fatal crash data from 2011 – 2020. The study found that pedestrian knockdown fatalities are at a four-decade high. In 2021, 273 pedestrians were killed in New York City.
Pedestrian knockdown accidents can take place in the crosswalk, on the street, on sidewalks, and in parking lots. Fortunately, not all pedestrian knockdown accidents result in fatalities. Some of the most common pedestrian knockdown injuries include the following:
· Concussions, brain injuries, traumatic brain injuries ("TBI")
· Fractured and broken bones
· Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries
· Dental injuries
· Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
· Crushing injuries
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian knockdown accidents include the following:
- Driver inattention
- Speeding/aggressive driving
- Failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Distracted driving
- Poor visibility due to weather or poor lighting
Pedestrian knockdown accidents can have devastating consequences, but victims should remember that they have legal options and rights. Negligent drivers must be held accountable for their actions and the harm they cause. The experienced attorneys at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP are dedicated to ensuring that victims don't suffer twice — first from the accident and then from the legal process. By seeking professional legal help, victims can focus on their recovery while their lawyers handle the legal complexities.
Don't be a victim twice – Call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462)
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For more information contact:
Rob Greenstein
1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462)
[email protected]
For more information about Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP:
Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
Rob Greenstein
(800) 842-8462
[email protected]
1825 Park Ave
New York, NY 10035
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