Brooklyn, NY – Erika Wajsman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Avenue P: Update

Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death

Brooklyn, NY (November 29, 2023) – A pedestrian was struck by a dump truck in Midwood, Brooklyn. Reports show the crash happened at around 9:15 a.m. Monday, November 27. Erika Wajsman, 77, was crossing Avenue P near East 19th Street when she was hit by the truck. The NYPD responded to the scene and found the woman unconscious and unresponsive. She was pronounced deceased shortly after officers arrived. The driver, identified as a 43-year-old, stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Erika Wajsman at this time.

New York Pedestrian Accidents

Brooklyn, NY - Erika Wajsman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Avenue P: Update If you have lost someone you love loved one in a New York pedestrian crash, you are most likely facing one of the most trying times of your life. Losing a family member can be heart-wrenching, and totally devastating. If you are under the impression that your loved one’s collision was caused by negligence, you may qualify for financial compensation for a long list of damages that resulted from your family member’s accident.

Unfortunately, most traffic accidents that happen in the state of New York are due to driver negligence. In fact, according to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, over 90% of traffic accidents that occur in the US are caused by driver negligence. For instance, over 400,000 vehicle wrecks occur each year due to distracted driving. Additionally, over 100,000 accidents happen each year due to drivers who are over-tired while operating their vehicles. Drivers who insist on operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, while fatigued, distracted, or at unsafe speeds, risk their own lives and the lives of everyone around them. Negligent driving is a very dangerous, selfish thing to do, causing countless injuries and collisions every single year throughout the nation.

Across the United States, more than 5,000 pedestrians lose their lives yearly due to pedestrian collisions. Most of these are caused by driver negligence. In fact, over 51% of reported pedestrian crashes in the US happen because of drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding. In New York City, around 15,000 people are injured per year in pedestrian crashes. Approximately 3,000 people who are injured in these accidents will end up hospitalized. Approximately 10% of all car crashes reported in the Empire State involve a pedestrian.

Our wrongful death lawyers in Brooklyn at the law office of Metro Law are here 24/7 to help our clients recover in every way possible. We work hard to make sure our bereaved clients are able to get the financial compensation they need and deserve for things like funeral expenses, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, and more. We know how difficult it can be to lose someone close to you in an untimely and preventable manner, which is why we are here to help in every way we can.

If you have recently lost someone you love due to another person’s negligent actions, you can turn to our law firm for help. Call us at (800) 469-6476 to explore legal action available for you at this time.