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New York Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Each day in the United States innocent pedestrians are injured by negligent motor vehicle drivers. The effects on injured pedestrians can be quite serious, including broken bones, comas, paralysis, brain injury, and death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact an accomplished New York Pedestrian Injury lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today.
Negligent and dangerous drivers must be responsible for the injuries that they inflict on others. Here is a look at some 2002 pedestrian accident statistics:
- Over 4,800 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related accidents.
- More than 71,000 pedestrians suffered injuries in traffic-related accidents.
- Every 7 minutes a pedestrian was injured in a traffic accident.
- Males accounted for 68% of pedestrian fatalities.
If you are a pedestrian who has been involved in an accident do not sign anything until you have spoken with your lawyer. Collect all pertinent contact information from anyone who witnessed the accident. Do not discuss the accident with anyone, with the exception of your lawyer and doctor.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident contact the New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.
Pedestrian Accident Verdicts & Settlements:
- Automobile Accident:
Pedestrian
$2.5 Million Recovery
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Woman Hit by Tractor-trailer
$1,207,930 Verdict
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Struck by Work Van
$1,000,000 Settlement
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78-Year-Old Man Hit by Car
$725,000 Settlement
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Pedestrian Knockdown
$695,000 Verdict
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Pedestrian Accident
$600,000 Recovery
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Hit Outside Disabled Car
$530,000 Recovery
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Struck While Crossing the Street
$500,000 Recovery
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Pedestrian Struck by Van
$475,000 Recovery
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Full Insurance Policy Amount
$300,000 Settlement
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Victim Struck by Bicycle
$300,000 Settlement
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Taxi Pedestrian Accident
$200,000 Recovery
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