Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Involving Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents PressAdvantage

NEW YORK, September 25, 2023 - 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 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 ( ), 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

Robert Greenstein, a partner at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, states “With New York City being the deadliest city for pedestrians, we clearly need to do more to protect pedestrians. Drivers need to drive with more caution, and those who do not must be held accountable. We help injured victims get the compensation they deserve.”

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.

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If oneself or a loved one was a pedestrian who was hit by a car, truck, or bus one may be entitled to compensation for injuries, lost wages, as well as medical expenses. Call the New York City pedestrian accident lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP. Don’t Be a Victim Twice call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462). The call is free. The consultation is free. One doesn't pay unless one is successful.