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Were you or a loved one injured as a pedestrian in Queens, NY? You may be entitled to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. An experienced Queens pedestrian accidents lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you maximize your compensation award.
When you turn to us for help, you’ll benefit from our 25 years of experience. We’ve helped countless accident victims in NYC recover fair compensation–and our lawyers have recovered tens of millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients to date.
Call our law firm in Queens, New York, today at (212) 564 2800 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your legal rights and options.
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Pedestrians have a high risk of sustaining serious injuries in an accident. If you’re involved in an accident, that means there’s a higher chance that you’ll be out of work while recovering from a serious injury.
You shouldn’t have to deal with those consequences on your own–especially when someone else’s negligence caused the crash. An experienced Queens personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC can help you get the money you deserve.
When you hire our lawyers in New York City, we will:
Being “entitled” to compensation isn’t the same thing as getting the maximum compensation you deserve. The responsible party won’t hand over a check without a fight. Call our Queens personal injury lawyers to start fighting for the compensation you deserve.
One of the many things that make NYC unique is that most people can get around town without a motor vehicle. However, more pedestrian traffic generally increases the risk of pedestrian accidents across the Big Apple.
In Queens alone, 73 pedestrians were involved in accidents in a single month.
According to NYPD data for February 2021, 379 pedestrians were involved in motor vehicle accidents citywide. Seven of those people lost their lives–and the remaining 372 pedestrians all suffered injuries.
Many clients want to know what their case is worth upfront. How much your pedestrian accident is worth depends on many different things.
The severity of your injury, how quickly you recover, and your contribution to the accident can impact both the value of your case and how long it will take your injury case to settle.
Other relevant factors might include:
Calculating the overall value of your claim is a complex process. Some expenses can be determined using receipts and other documentation. Calculating the value of other types of damages might require the help of experts and specialists.
Medical bills alone can easily strain your finances if you were hit by a car while crossing the street. Serious injuries can push your expenses beyond six figures. At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers our lawyers will go above and beyond to secure the full range of damages you’re entitled to receive.
In a personal injury lawsuit, victims are entitled to two primary forms of compensatory damages: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages in New York often include compensation for:
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate accident victims for their intangible losses.
Common types of non-economic damages include:
If you lost a close family member in a pedestrian accident, our attorneys can also help you file a claim for wrongful death. You may be entitled to recover damages for funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, and loss of your loved one’s company.
The driver isn’t automatically at-fault in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian behaviors can also contribute to the cause of an accident. The insurance company might claim that you were looking at your phone, crossed on a “don’t walk” signal, or even stumbled into the road after having too much to drink.
Under New York comparative fault rules, you aren’t automatically barred from recovering damages if you share in the blame.
Instead, liability will be apportioned among everyone involved in the crash. While shared fault might not bar you from recovering damages, New York’s law can impact your personal injury case. These rules reduce your compensation award to account for your share of the blame.
In other words, if you’re 30% responsible for the accident, your settlement will be reduced by 30%. If shared fault is an issue in your case, a personal injury lawyer can help. Call to set up a free case review today to find out more.
Car accidents can be devastating to pedestrians walking the streets. That’s why our attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC will pursue full compensation for all of your pedestrian accident cases.
We regularly represent clients who have suffered:
Severe injuries shouldn’t stand in the way of getting the legal advice you deserve. If you’re unable to come into our offices, we’ll find a way to come to you–whether via a virtual consultation or home visit.
Distracted driving is by far the most common cause of accidents in Queens and across New York City. Distracted driving is a form of negligence–meaning that the driver of a motor vehicle could prevent the vast majority of pedestrian accidents.
Aside from driver distraction, some of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Queens include:
Drivers aren’t always entirely responsible for pedestrian accidents in Queens. Road hazards, poor weather, and malfunctioning traffic signals can also play a role. In some cases, pedestrian behavior can also contribute to the cause of an accident.
Determining what caused your accident is step one to identifying the at-fault party. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you prove what caused your accident and injuries.
Injured pedestrians have to prove four things to recover compensation from a negligent driver or at-fault party.
The four elements of a negligence claim include:
There are a number of different ways to prove negligence in accidents involving pedestrians. In today’s world, it’s entirely possible that video surveillance footage might have caught the accident on camera.
Our Queens pedestrian accident attorneys will study all available evidence, including:
It’s also possible that the negligence of multiple parties may have contributed to your accident.
Under the New York statute of limitations, pedestrian accident victims must file a personal injury lawsuit within three years. Missing the deadline can cause you to lose your right to compensation.
That means it’s a smart idea to see a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers we’re always available to take your call. Contact us today to get started.
If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident, you have enough to deal with. Call an experienced Queens pedestrian accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today. We’ll handle all negotiations with the insurance company and fight to maximize your compensation. As always, your initial consultation is 100% free of charge.
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450 7th Ave Suite 1605
New York, NY 10123
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