Manhattan, NY – Pedestrian Injured in Crash on W 160th St near Broadway

Manhattan, NY (October 19, 2023) – A pedestrian suffered injuries in a traffic accident in Manhattan on the evening of October 19. At approximately 7:00 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the incident on West 160th Street. 

Responders including EMTS and police went to the scene of the crash on West 160th Street near Broadway shortly after the incident happened to render aid. The exact circumstances of the crash have not been reported, however, police received a call concerning a vehicle that struck a pedestrian. 

The injured victim has not been identified at this time. Authorities in Manhattan continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

Police directed traffic away from the wreck scene while crews worked in the area, causing significant traffic delays. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

New York Pedestrian Crashes

New York pedestrian collisions happen all too often. Preserving the safety of pedestrians in the Empire State has become more and more difficult, especially in the past ten years. In fact, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has created campaigns to increase awareness about pedestrian safety. 

Pedestrians often travel on sidewalks and in bike lanes, in close proximity to fast-moving, heavy vehicles. Also, pedestrians are totally unprotected against the force of these vehicles if a crash does happen. While pedestrians are traveling, whether on foot or on their bikes or scooters, they are at a high risk of sustaining severe injuries if they become involved in an accident. 

If you or a loved one of yours has recently been hurt in a crash, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. When you work with an attorney, you may be able to gather financial compensation for the damages and losses that were imposed upon you by the negligent actions of another person. 

At Metro Law, our Manhattan pedestrian injury lawyers can help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve during the difficult aftermath of your accident. Contact the law office of Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 after a pedestrian collision to schedule a free consultation. Our firm works on contingency, which means we charge no fees up front. We only get paid if you are able to receive financial compensation for your losses and damages. You may be able to gather compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, lost earning capacity, vehicle repairs or the costs related to vehicle replacement, and even intangible damages that may have resulted from your accident like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, loss of life enjoyment, and more. 

Please do not hesitate to contact a lawyer from our firm to learn about our ability to aid you through this arduous time in your life. You can reach an attorney by calling the phone number listed above to get on the fastest track toward your own financial recovery.