Brooklyn, NY – Injury Pedestrian Accident on 18th Ave near 68th St

Brooklyn, NY (January 17, 2024) – A serious car accident involving a pedestrian happened in Brooklyn on the evening of January 17 at around 5:06 p.m. Sources say the collision took place at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 68th Street. The circumstances of the incident remain under police investigation at this time. Numerous responders were dispatched to the crash site shortly after it happened to render aid and determine the cause of the crash. Emergency crews worked in the area for some time Wednesday evening, causing significant traffic delays. Few details are currently available to report. Authorities in Brooklyn are still investigating. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. 

New York Pedestrian Crashes

When pedestrians are hurt in car wrecks, they often sustain injuries that land them in the hospital or worse. This is because pedestrians are always traveling with no protection against the force of fast-moving, heavy vehicles. An individual who is struck by a vehicle often sustains injuries from three distinct points of the vehicle itself: 

• Bumper
• Hood
• Windshield

These types of impacts often end in severe injuries that may result in:

• Damage to neck/back
• Damage to spinal cord
• Amputation
• Emotional turmoil
• Fatality

Usually, pedestrians sustain injuries to their lower extremities when they become involved in car accidents. If you or someone you love was injured in a pedestrian accident, you should contact a pedestrian crash attorney as soon as you can. A lawyer can help you understand your ability to gather financial compensation for the damages you may have suffered related to your collision.

According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 93% of the auto collisions that occur in the United States are caused by drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, or fatigued while behind the wheel.  

If someone sustains injuries due to the actions of a negligent driver,  the individual who was hurt can usually collect financial compensation for the damages and losses they endure related to their accident and the injuries that followed. Some of these damages may include:

• Medical expenses
• Emotional turmoil
• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Lost income
• Loss of future earning capacity

It is never smart to trust the insurance company to protect your best interests. The insurance companies are mostly out to make money, and will do anything they can to get you to settle for less compensation than you deserve. Seeking the help of an experienced car crash lawyer is in your best interest because an attorney can negotiate a full and fair settlement for you.

Contact a Brooklyn pedestrian crash attorney at (800) 469-6476 immediately after a pedestrian crash to schedule a free case evaluation.  At Metro Law, our skilled lawyers are thorough in their efforts to ensure the rights of injured victims are protected and exercised, so they’re able to get their lives back on track. Call us when you can to learn more about your legal right toward financial compensation. We do not charge any fees up front or out of pocket and only get paid if you are able to collect financial compensation for your losses and damages.