Compassionate Legal Guidance and Representation
While walking is a great way to get around the city, it may subject you to some dangerous situations. If you’re injured in a pedestrian accident, you need a caring Brooklyn pedestrian accident lawyer from Avanzino & Moreno, P.C., Attorneys at Law.
Since 1992, our firm has represented accident victims in New York to recover maximum compensation from liable parties who caused their injuries. Our Brooklyn personal injury attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.* Benefit from our extensive experience and learn more about your legal rights and options when you call for your free case consultation.
How a Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help
Hiring a pedestrian accident lawyer in Brooklyn ensures that someone is actively looking out for your legal interests while you are recovering. Even though you may have a right to compensation if you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, securing that compensation can prove difficult without a legal professional by your side.
When you hire Avanzino & Moreno, P.C., Attorneys at Law, you can trust us to:
- Investigate the accident and identify all liable parties
- Seek compensation from all liable parties
- Gather evidence to establish liability and document your damages
- Handle communications and negotiations with insurance companies
- Fight for the compensation you deserve
For over 30 years, we have been protecting the rights of injured New Yorkers. We can help you, too.
What Injuries Occur in Pedestrian Accidents?
If you are injured in an accident with a vehicle in Brooklyn, you have very little protection compared to a vehicle made of metal that weighs several thousand pounds. This can cause serious injuries that demand extensive and expensive medical treatment.
Some of the most common pedestrian injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Amputations
- Nerve damage
- Internal organ damage
- Arm, wrist, leg, and ankle injuries
Let our legal team assist you after you have sustained such serious injuries.
Who Is Responsible for NYC Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents can be caused for many different reasons, so there may be many causes of pedestrian accidents, such as:
- Motorists (Car Accidents)
- Transit companies
- Bicyclists
- Motorcyclists (Motor Cycle Accidents)
- Scooter riders
- Employers of a negligent party
- Government agencies
- Defective product manufacturers (Product Liability)
When you hire our skilled legal team, you can trust that we will conduct a thorough investigation and determine who is at fault for your accident.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents may be due to various factors, such as:
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Failing to keep a proper lookout
- Making unsafe lane changes
- Crossing stopped vehicles at crosswalks
- Dooring incidents
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Hazardous road conditions
- Damaged sidewalks
- Obstructions that block pedestrians from view
Our dedicated legal team can get to the bottom of your accident and determine its cause and who is responsible for it.
Time Limit to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim
New York’s statute of limitations generally gives you three years to file a lawsuit against a negligent party. If this deadline passes and you have not filed your lawsuit, you can lose your right to obtain compensation through the court.
Contact Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Brooklyn for Compassionate Legal Guidance and Representation
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in NYC, the legal team at Avanzino & Moreno, P.C., Attorneys at Law wants to help. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Brooklyn provide comprehensive legal services to accident victims. We represent clients throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Call us today to take advantage of your free case review.