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Schenectady Personal Injury Attorney Represents Pedestrian Victims

Crossing the street on your bicycle or taking a crosswalk through a busy intersection in Schenectady to get to work may be a daily occurrence for you. You may come to expect busy walk ways, or adhere to pedestrian rules in traffic by using multi-use lanes, specifically created for pedestrians and bicyclists. Though you may be alert and abiding by these road safety rules, the safety of yourself or a loved one could be compromised by negligent drivers around you.

In late 2012, Governor Cuomo announced the construction of a multi-use lane addition to the Western Gate Bridge connecting pedestrian and bicycling lanes on both sides of the Mohawk River. Though these lanes were implemented to create a safer and better place to live for all Schenectady residents, pedestrian accidents still occur.

Due to driver inattention or distracted driving such as texting while driving, nearly 80% of fatal car accidents in New York City were caused by motor vehicles striking down unsuspecting pedestrians. Statistics such as these are especially shocking because not only could they be applicable to unsuspecting pedestrians in Schenectady, but most importantly, those accidents and fatalities could have been completely prevented by safe and attentive driving.

If you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian accident in Schenectady, it is crucial that you pursue all actions necessary to protect your rights and your health. Contact our firm immediately for excellent and compassionate representation.

Magnitude of Pedestrian Accident-Related Injuries

According to New York's Department of Health, motor vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of injury related death in Schenectady. In addition, the Department concluded that per month on average, at least one Schenectady resident died due to traffic-related crashes, and at least 115 Schenectady residents were treated for injury in the hospital in one month alone. Although many victims in Schenectady were injured due to car accidents, a much higher percentage of bicyclists and pedestrians were injured severely or fatally.

To fully understand just how potentially catastrophic a pedestrian related injury could be one simply needs to remember that pedestrians have little to no protective gear to shield them from speeding cars or inattentive drivers. In one year alone, the Department of Health estimated that nearly 50% of all hospitalized pedestrians were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, resulting in loss of independent function, paralysis, or even wrongful death.

Survivors of pedestrian accidents often require long-term rehabilitation care, resulting in increased doctor's bills and financially demanding medical expenses. Some people may be permanently emotionally scarred, and treatment may be hard to estimate or evaluate.

Get Your Rightful Compensation

Medical attention should absolutely be your first priority, but at DeLorenzo, Grasso & Dalmata, we highly advise that you seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Injuries related to pedestrian accidents are not merely accidents or surprises. They do not happen by chance. Pedestrian accidents are almost always avoidable or preventable, especially if they are caused by negligent drivers behind a wheel.

Protect Your Rights and Health with DeLorenzo, Grasso & Dalmata

When protecting your rights after a pedestrian accident happens, knowledge and experience are demanded but also requires the devotion of your representative. At DeLorenzo, Grasso & Dalmata, we are devoted to representing you and your injuries.

We have over 150 years of combined experience, and our range of practice has extended to personal injury cases including slip and fall accidents and even wrongful death as a result of medical malpractice claims. Devotion, diligence, and commitment are admirable characteristics that we have emphasized at our firm, and our clients can come to expect those things when we represent their case.

We have served the Capital Region since 1959, assisting personal injury victims with various legal matters during the past several decades. Our experience in personal injury law has translated to success in verdicts and settlements, and we have secured millions for our satisfied clients over the years. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you need to consult a Schenectady personal injury attorney as soon as possible. You may have as little time as three years to file for a pedestrian accident claim.

Schedule an appointment today!

By seeking our legal counsel, we can offer our outstanding and dependable legal representation and begin working for you quickly to find a way to help your case. We wish to seek the best possible outcome for your case, so we have made our offices open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for our clients. Call us today!

Contact our firm to schedule an appointment for a free consultation to speak with a member of the team about your pedestrian accident related injuries.

The Benefits of Having Our Team in Your Corner

  • Experience

    Collectively, we've been practicing law for over 150 years and have been named among the most experienced law firms in the Capital Region Business Review.

  • Trial Lawyers

    We've had extensive trial experience with all types of personal injury cases, recovering millions for our clients in both settlements and verdicts.

  • Peer Recognition

    Other attorneys come to us for counsel, as we teach numerous seminars and conferences each year.

  • 24/7 Availability

    We are wholly dedicated to our clients' needs, offering availability 24/7 to take care of any legal matters.