Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle on W 155th St near 8th Ave
Manhattan, NY (May 15, 2024) – A traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle occurred in Manhattan on the night of May 14. At approximately 9:44 p.m., emergency crews went to the scene of the accident on West 155th Street near 8th Avenue. An individual was struck by a vehicle in the vicinity. Paramedics helped the injured person and took them to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Their name has not been reported at this time.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
New York Traffic Accidents
When individuals become involved in auto collisions, sometimes, only property damage occurs. However, approximately 41% of the time, people get hurt. Suffering injuries in a traffic accident can be an overwhelming and difficult experience, landing victims in the hospital for prolonged periods where they must undergo invasive medical care and procedures that are stressful and painful.
If you end up stuck in the hospital recovering, you are most likely unable to immediately return to work and make a living. This can have a devastating impact on your livelihood and that of your family. If you are going through a difficult time like this and you believe that a negligent driver caused your accident, you should contact a car accident attorney who can help you file a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve at this time.
Driver negligence has become a serious issue in the United States over the last ten years. Fatigue, distraction, intoxication and speeding cause millions of yearly auto accidents in the US. Especially driver distraction has become a serious issue, mostly due to the ever-increasing use of smartphones.
If you or a loved one is injured in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you have the legal right to file a claim against the at-fault party. You may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a wide range of damages that may have resulted from your collision.If you have been injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to receive compensation. A car crash attorney in Manhattan can help you get the money you need to pay for the damages that resulted from your crash.
Contact a personal injury lawyer at (800) 469-6476 as soon as possible after your crash to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our skilled personal injury attorneys. At Metro Law, our attorneys are fully dedicated to ensuring that our injured clients are able to collect financial compensation that can help them recover. In the same respect, we serve the surviving family members of deceased crash victims by helping them file wrongful death claims for compensation so they can get money to pay for medical care and more. Call our law office as soon as you can if you have been involved in or affected by a situation of this nature.
