New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Risk of Personal Injury from Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are more common than you might think.  Whether the accident occurs in a crosswalk, in front of a store or on the sidewalk, if it involves a moving vehicle, it is almost certain that injuries will occur.  Because of low visibility at night, it is very hard to see a pedestrian walking across a street and frequently pedestrians are struck when it is dark.  

Many pedestrian accidents occur because the driver that struck them was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Or it could occur that there are poor road conditions which cause a vehicle to lose control. Regardless of the conditions of the accident, the driver of the vehicle striking the pedestrian is almost always at fault.  Whether the driver was drinking, texting, talking on the phone, looking at other traffic or just not paying attention, negligence can likely be attributed to the driver.

A pedestrian has no protection against a car, truck, bus or motorcycle and is at the mercy of a driver who is not paying attention to the road.  Injuries can be severe and require extensive medical treatment.  If you, a family member or friend have been involved in a pedestrian accident, locate a competent New York pedestrian accident attorney as soon as you can.   It is vital that the scene of the accident is investigated and all evidence and witness statements are collected.  The more time that goes by, the more chance there is that an important witness or vital piece of evidence is gone.

Lawyer Practicing Personal Injury Law in New York

Mark S. Segal, Esq. has been practicing law for over 20 years and has experience with all forms of personal injury law.  He can give you the professional legal counsel you deserve, providing a caring and compassionate legal team who understand what you are going through and who want to help.  With a successful track record of obtaining settlement on behalf of our clients, you can trust our office to provide you with a thorough and resourceful representation for your pedestrian accident claim.