The driver of the vehicle that stuck the man stayed at the scene of the collision and was reportedly cooperating with NYP investigators.
This type of pedestrian accident is not uncommon in New York City. Elderly individuals are much less suspecting of drivers not obeying traffic laws and are much more likely to be the victim of collisions whether these accidents occur in crosswalks, parking lots, driveways, and other areas that aren’t specifically in the street. Drivers tend to relax their guard and take fewer precautions as parking lots, driveways and the like are often less congested than roadways.
Unfortunately, elderly individuals are also more likely to suffer more severe, longer-lasting and more impactful injuries. Indeed, injuries suffered in pedestrian accidents in New York (especially head injuries) can sometimes turn fatal for older victims. One study (published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism) reported that elderly individuals are at a much higher risk of death from various complications after simply breaking a bone. That risk endures for up to 10 years. In addition, these older victims are far more likely to require rehospitalization after they’re released.
Fortunately, no-fault benefits (from the automobile’s insurance company) are available to pay for hospital and medical treatment. This is separate from the claim for pain and suffering that the injured pedestrian can bring against the driver and owner of the automobile.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a careless driver, speak with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer in New York City to get the expert legal help you will need. Call [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-1"] at 800-734-9338 or [nap_phone id="LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1"] for your free consultation today.
]]>The gathering was a local iteration of a national day of mourning and recognition that began as a way for the very people at risk—construction workers—to shine a light on unsafe conditions everywhere. The protest was designed to advocate for more safety training, more accessible safety equipment, and more safety oversight at job sites nationwide. Rallying under the slogan that “no worker is disposable,” the group has expanded to include delivery workers as well. Those individuals, according to new data from a research project conducted in conjunction with Cornell Labor Institute, are extremely vulnerable with 50% of those surveyed having been injured while on the job. Worse yet, 75% of those injured had to pay for medical treatment themselves.
New York City has already begun to crack down on unsafe workplaces under Local Law 196—passed in 2017. In 2021 it began requiring all workers at construction sites to have undergone specific safety training and hold “SST” training cards before they’re allowed to be hired.
However, even though workers must now pass basic safety training, employers are still expected to provide additional specialized training and proper equipment to help prevent injuries and deaths.
If you or a loved one has been injured while working on a construction site in the city, speak with an experienced construction accident lawyer in New York City who is fully knowledgeable with the specialized laws in New York State with regard to safety on construction sites. Call [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-1"] at 800-734-9338 or [nap_phone id="LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1"] for your free consultation.
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