Throughout New York City and Brooklyn, it is very common for people to use walking as their main form of transportation. With everything being so close, the difficulties in parking, the traffic and the convienent use of subways, taxis and buses, it is no wonder that there are so many people in New York and Brooklyn that choose to walk. However, it is also one of the busiest areas when it comes to traffic, so even though there are a lot of pedestrians - there are also a lot of drivers. On top of that, there are some drivers that tend to be on the aggressive side as well. If you or a loved one was injured by an aggressive driver in Brooklyn, it is important to contact a lawyer.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn due to a negligent driver? A pedestrian accident lawyer can help. Contact a Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident Lawyer today!

Major causes of pedestrian accidents include but are not limited to:

• Cell phone use
• Drunk driving
• Fatigued drivers
• Speeding
• Drivers running red lights and/or stop signs

According to recent statistics, about 5,000 pedestrians in the United States are killed by a negligent driver. Many pedestrian accidents involve children as the victims. This is usually due to the fact that children are not as cautious with their actions like adults may be, therefore it is vital to drive extra careful if you are in an area where children may be outside playing or walking. This can include residential neighborhoods, and areas near parks, playgrounds and schools. Aside from this, studies also show that many pedestrian accidents occur at intersections.

Due to the lack of protection that a pedestrian is faced with, being hit by a vehicle can result in very serious injuries. Some of these injuries include disfigurement, paralysis, and bone fractures, just to name a few. Pedestrians usually have the right of way in most situations, and it is a driver's responsibility to make sure that he or she is careful not to hit a pedestrian with their vehicle. If a driver did not take on this responsibility and made a mistake and hit a pedestrian, it is important to speak with a lawyer.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn due to a negligent driver? A pedestrian accident lawyer can help. Contact a Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident Lawyer today!

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