Brooklyn, NY – Pedestrian Struck by Car on Riverdale Ave near Van Siclen Ave

Brooklyn, NY (February 5, 2024) – An injury pedestrian crash took place in East New York, Brooklyn on the evening of February 5. At approximately 7:05 p.m., a person was hit by a car on Riverdale Avenue near the intersection with Van Siclen Avenue. The individual was observed lying in the roadway after the accident occurred. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene shortly after to help the injured victim. At this time, they have not been identified. 

Police continue to investigate the details of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery. 

New Jersey Traffic Accidents

Car crashes have become one of the leading causes of serious injuries and death throughout the United States. Every day, over 7,500 people sustain injuries in auto accidents that happen across the nation. Yearly, approximately 6 million traffic accidents are reported. New Jersey sees hundreds of thousands of car wrecks per year that cause tens of thousands of people to sustain injuries. 

Additionally, New Jersey contributes to more than  5% of the annual fatal car wrecks that occur in the United States, with approximately 32,000 incidents per year in the country. In just one recent year, transportation officials recorded 276,000 car accidents in New Jersey, leading to over 60,000 injured victims.

Despite advancements in road and vehicle safety, the rise in traffic accidents is alarming, posing a risk to all drivers. 

The law may offer solutions if you are harmed in an accident. If you think you were hurt in an accident caused by a negligent driver, it may be advisable to talk to a lawyer experienced in handling cases like yours as soon as possible. To ensure your legal team has enough time to gather evidence, determine the details of your case, and build a solid claim on your behalf, seeking legal advice and skilled assistance promptly is ideal.

You may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a long list of damages, including, but not limited to: 

• Lost wages
• Vehicle repair costs
• Medical care expenses
• Pain
• Suffering
• Emotional turmoil
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Loss of future earning capacity

Both economic and non-economic damages, like pain & suffering, are eligible for financial compensation when you work with a lawyer. 

At the skilled personal injury law office of Metro Law, our dedicated legal team has been working for more than three decades to help injured crash victims and their loved ones get the help they need during these difficult times. Sustaining serious injuries in an accident is no joke, especially if you believe that the person who caused it was acting negligently while they were operating their vehicle. . Call a skilled car crash attorney in Brooklyn at our law office at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about our ability to help you collect financial compensation for your losses and damages. If you know your accident was not your fault, you deserve to be able to recover from your injuries without having to worry about money.