Action Steps For Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents often end up resulting in serious medial injuries, long-term treatment, and can even prove fatal to the injured party. A vehicle versus pedestrian accident can be a frightening event and one that changes the lives of all involved.

There are certain steps that should be taken in the event of an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Whether you are the victim or a bystander to such an accident it is imperative you take action.

Here are some of the things you need to do following a pedestrian/vehicle accident:

Contact Emergency Services - the police should be called to the scene immediately. If there are obvious injuries to the victim, additional emergency teams will need to be dispatched. Even if injuries are seemingly minor, victims should seek medical treatment to ensure nothing is hidden from plain sight like concussions or internal injuries.

Get Witness Identities - if the victim is not capable, bystanders will need to get the names and contact information of witnesses to the accident. Witnesses should stay around the site of the accident in order to give a statement to police.

Keep Quiet - the only person you should give information to is the police. Avoid talking to the insurance agent for the party at fault and do not sign any documentation without first consulting an attorney. It is especially important that you do not admit fault in the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in New York City, contact our office for a free consultation by calling us at (877) 288-9191 or using our online contact form for more information.

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