Brooklyn, NY – Pedestrian Struck by Scooter on 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY (November 3, 2023) – A pedestrian was injured in a collision with a scooter on the afternoon of November 3. At approximately 1:00 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene on 3rd Avenue.
At this time, the cause of the wreck has not been reported. The crash occurred in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue when a pedestrian was struck by a scooter. The suspect fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Police are currently searching for the person who struck the pedestrian. Traffic was backed up in the area for some time while crews worked to render aid and investigate.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery.
No further information has been reported at this time.
New York Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian accidents are often extremely problematic for victims and their families, ending in serious injuries and sometimes even fatalities. Each year, around 5,000 pedestrians are killed in auto collisions across the United States. In the state of New York, hundreds of pedestrians sustain injuries per year. The majority of these wrecks occur because of negligent driving. Such behaviors as distracted driving, intoxicated driving, and fatigued driving often lead to pedestrian collisions. In fact, the majority of traffic accidents in the United States are caused by negligent driving.
Each year, tens of thousands of people are killed due to the actions of negligent drivers. The most common form of negligent driving demonstrated among American drivers is currently distracted driving, which causes over 400,000 car crashes each year and takes the lives of over 3,000. Being hurt by a negligent driver can be a devastating experience. You may be unable to work or see your family while you are stuck in the hospital with injuries that are painful and debilitating.
Negligent driving is the most common reason individuals in the United States end up with serious injuries or even lose their lives. Over 90% of the 6 million car crashes that happen per year in the US are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These crashes cause over 3 million people to sustain injuries and approximately 40,000 to lose their lives every year.
Additionally, the costs related to serious injuries can be in the tens of thousands of dollars, more than the average American citizen has to spend on medical bills alone. If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a negligently caused accident, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation that can help you pay for some or all of the expenses stemming from your accident injuries. At Metro Law, our skilled pedestrian crash attorneys in Brooklyn have decades of skilled experience helping those who have been hurt in collisions to recover in more ways than one. While we help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve, you may be able to focus better on your physical and mental well-being. Call our office at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about how we can help you through this arduous time in your life.