Which injuries are commonly caused by pedestrian accidents?

Because people walking have no defense against a car's impact, pedestrian accidents frequently cause severe and occasionally fatal injuries. Typically, the pedestrian's age or health, the vehicle's speed, and the point of impact all affect how severe the injuries are.

Bone fractures are among the most frequent injuries, particularly to the legs, arms, pelvis, and ribs, because pedestrians are frequently hit by cars head-on. Additionally common are head injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions, which can result in long-term neurological or cognitive issues.

Serious accidents may result in spinal cord damage, which could paralyze a person or impair their mobility indefinitely. Additionally, there is a significant chance that pedestrians will sustain internal organ injury or internal bleeding, both of which might be fatal if left untreated. Soft tissue injuries including sprains, bruising, and cuts are also frequent and may need medical care to avoid consequences.

What happens if the government is the one at fault? 
 
The process of submitting a claim is more complicated than in a normal personal injury lawsuit if the government agency responsible for your accident is the at-fault party. Road, sidewalk, traffic signal, and public transportation maintenance are frequently the responsibility of government organizations, such as a city, county, or state. If your harm was brought on by a government employee's carelessness or bad upkeep—for instance, a pedestrian collision brought on by a broken traffic light—you might be able to file a claim. 
 
Suing a government agency in Albany, New York, or anyplace else in New York State, however, entails stringent guidelines and due dates. You have ninety days from the accident to file a Notice of Claim, unlike regular personal injury lawsuits. The government is aware of your intention to seek compensation thanks to this notice. Regardless of the strength of your case, you may forfeit your right to damages if you do not file on time. 
 

Visit us online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vywBbl8-jf8

Our Address:
Sullivan Brill Personal Injury Attorneys
279 Central Ave
Albany, New York 12206
(518) 565-1001
https://www.google.com/maps/place/?cid=11216645842433579304
https://sites.google.com/view/pedestrian-accident-lawyer-alb/

Find us around the web:
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SullivanBrillPersonalInjuryAttorneysAlbanyNY
Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/SBAlbanyNY
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sullivanbrillalbanyny
Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyfm6gFsv0iktcQJ8n0xwEWb26Coe6uKC
Find us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sullivan-brill-personal-injury-attorneys-albany-n/pedestrian-accident-lawyer
Listen to our Buzzsprout Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519998/episodes/17746818