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Title: Maximizing Your Settlement After a Pedestrian Accident

New York has a distressing and devastating history of pedestrian accidents. When cars and pedestrians cross paths in New York, there is a heightened risk of injury.Negligence plays a significant role in most pedestrian accident cases in New York. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),  causes of pedestrian accidents include:Distracted drivingSpeedingTraffic congestion Failure  to yield the right of wayCrossing a roadway or intersection illegallyStanding, playing, or working on a roadPoor visibilityParking lot accidentsRunning red lightsHit-and-run accidentsDriving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medicationInjured New York pedestrians have the right to seek compensation for their injuries and damages. An accident victim may file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or pursue a lawsuitA Pedestrian accident can change your life in an instant. Pedestrian accident injuries can have an everlasting impact on you and your family.Car drivers and passengers have seatbelts, airbags, and the vehicle’s sturdy frame to protect them in the event of an accident. Motorcyclists and bicyclists wear helmets and other protective and safety gear while riding. However, pedestrians have no protection when they are involved in an accident. The most common injuries in pedestrian accidents include head, back, and neck injuries, broken bones,  soft tissue damage, Spinal Cord damage, Traumatic Brain injuries (TBIs), and internal injuries. Some occupations in New York are more susceptible to being involved in a pedestrian accident. Police officers, construction workers, street vendors, mail carriers, garbage collectors, and parking officers in New York are more likely to be involved in pedes...

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