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Click For Your Free ConsulationPosted in Personal Injury on September 13, 2024
Roughly 250,000 – 300,000 pedestrians visit Times Square every day. While it is one of the most popular tourist and entertainment destinations in the world, it is also one of the busiest.
Unfortunately, the large crowds and chaotic environment create significant safety concerns for people visiting the area. The major safety concerns are pedestrian accidents, car accidents, and crowd-related injuries.
Pedestrian accidents are common in Times Square. The combination of aggressive drivers and unaware tourists is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, when a pedestrian is hit by a car, it can be severe. Usually, the pedestrian is the one who suffers the most significant damage.
In many cases, the pedestrian will have lifelong and debilitating injuries. An accident can also cause death.
Some of the most common injuries include:
These types of injuries can be costly to treat medically. Furthermore, they can have a significant financial impact on the victim’s future quality of life. They may be unable to work and earn income or enjoy life as before the accident.
Pedestrian injuries can be complicated legal cases. It may be difficult to identify who is responsible for the accident, especially in the hustle and bustle of Times Square.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in Times Square include:
Both parties usually blame each other after a pedestrian accident. It is imperative that the personal injury lawyers get to the bottom of what happened. Even if both parties share the blame, a pedestrian may be entitled to recover some compensation under New York’s contributory negligence laws.
Times Square is crowded every day. However, it is also a popular place for crowds to gather for major events like the New Year’s Eve ball drop. When large crowds gather, it increases the risk of crowd-related injuries.
People may be hurt in large crowds because of:
If the crowds are gathering on bleachers or around a stage, poor construction can also cause these structures to collapse and hurt or kill people below.
Unfortunately, it can be hard to hold someone responsible after getting hurt by a crowd. There may be a diffusion of responsibility after the crowd dissipates.
Sometimes, a victim can hold the event organizers or city responsible, depending on how the accident happened. If a person is hurt by violence or a fight that broke out in a crowd, the person who caused the fight could be liable.
Car accidents are another safety concern in Times Square. There are many taxis, Ubers, and out-of-town drivers passing through.
Out-of-town drivers may be unfamiliar with driving in such a crowded area like Times Square. They cause an accident if they don’t know the traffic laws or how to manage the great number of pedestrians and other cars.
Furthermore, taxis and Ubers often idle and block traffic as they wait for their ride or let passengers out of the car. This causes a traffic jam that makes it more dangerous for other drivers on the road.
While Times Square is a great place to visit, it is important to be aware of the hazards of such a crowded area. If someone is hurt in Times Square, they may be entitled to recover damages for their injuries. They can talk with a New York personal injury attorney to learn more about their legal options.
If you need legal assistance, contact the New York City personal injury lawyers at Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at your nearest location to schedule a free consultation.
We have two convenient locations in New York:
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers – New York City Office
450 7th Ave #1605
New York, NY 10123
(212) 564-2800
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers – Brooklyn Office
26 Court St Suite 2511
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(718) 802-1600