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If you are a pedestrian hurt in New York City, promptly seek any emergency medical attention necessary. In addition, be sure to report your accident to law enforcement or the property owner.
Employment accidents must be reported to the employer without delay.
To save your rights to file a case for monetary compensation, make sure to have your accident thoroughly documented. Further, any injuries should be promptly diagnosed by a medical doctor.
Often times pedestrian injuries are caused by government owned or hired vehicles. These include mail trucks, garbage trucks, and constructive vehicles performing work on City or State owned property.
If your accident may involve a claim against the State or City of New York, a Notice of Claim must be filed within ninety (90) days of the accident.
Make sure your claim is handled correctly from the start. Have your case reviewed by an experienced personal injury attorney.
For further information about filing a claim for injuries sustained on the streets of New York City, click here to view our Automobile Accidents Blog and our Premises Liability Blog.
Call our personal injury attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers represent injury victims throughout New York City.
Let us review your case and medical records. We will present your options for pursuing a legal claim.
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