Pedestrian Knockdown
What to Do If You Have Been Hit By a Vehicle in New York?
Langella & Langella has a combined 40 years of experience helping hundreds of clients across Long Island to recover from their injuries associated with getting hit by a vehicle. While no amount of money can compensate you for a permanent disability or for the loss of your loved one, it may help relieve the financial troubles that you and your family may have to go through following a pedestrian knockdown.
If you have been hit by a vehicle in New York, take these steps to best protect your rights.
- Call 911
- Take Photographs
- Get Appropriate Medical Treatment
- Contact Langella & Langella for a No-obligation, Free Consultation
Pedestrian Knockdowns in New York City
Millions of pedestrians walk throughout New York City and its suburbs every day to get to work, go to school or run errands. Unfortunately, hundreds of such pedestrians are victims of negligent driving that leads to the tragic killing of countless pedestrians. Others are forced to live with debilitating injuries.
Experienced Pedestrian Knockdown attorneys On Long Island
At Langella & Langella, we focus exclusively on personal injury law representing victims of negligence. At our law office, we take the time to understand how your pedestrian knockdown has impacted your life and work diligently, so you get the best possible representation through litigation or negotiations, which helps you achieve the best possible compensation. We work tirelessly to ensure that you get the justice you deserve.
A Compiled Record of Six-Figure Settlement
Over the years, we have dealt with a range of complex pedestrian knockdowns in New York and compiled a six-figure record for our clients.
Compassionate & Dedicated Support Staff
Our seasoned attorneys work with compassionate and dedicated support staff that works tirelessly to ensure that our clients get the legal representation they deserve.
We'll Stand by You Every Step of the Way
Available Compensation Following a Pedestrian Knockdown?
Following a pedestrian knockdown, many victims are unaware of the type of compensation available for pedestrians affected by vehicles on the road.
For pedestrian accidents, you can receive the following:
Economic Compensation
Includes compensation that you can recover for any financial loss you have suffered during the accident, including medical expenses, lost income, and loss of potential income in the future.
Non-Economic Compensation
Refers to monetary compensation for non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering the victim may experience.
To learn more about the types of compensation, you may be eligible to receive, call (631) 348-9500 to contact Langella & Langella today.
When Is the Right Time to File a Lawsuit Following a Pedestrian Knockdown?
When you have been hit by a vehicle on the road, you have limited time during which you can file a lawsuit and claim damage over injuries.
The time to file a lawsuit involving pedestrian knockdown is typically three years from the date of the accident; however, the time is limited if the accident involves a municipal vehicle. In that case, you have 90 days to file your claim.
How Langella & Langella Can Help You
Michael Langella & Lindsay Langella, serve you just right if you are a pedestrian seeking legal action against the driver-at-fault. We are experienced and equipped to assist you at each step, so you get the compensation for your injuries that you rightfully deserve. Having a pedestrian knockdown lawyer by your side is essential to protect your rights.
