Pedestrian accidents can be distressing. They can be especially devastating when it’s someone’s carelessness and negligent actions that caused you harm. We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to do it all alone. The Garden City pedestrian accident lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC are here to fight for a settlement or verdict that fully compensates you for your emotional, physical, and financial losses.
Our firm has been in the business of helping personal injury victims since 1938, so we know what it takes to get you what you need. We know what a difficult time you’re going through, and we want to help shoulder this burden for you. Call our personal injury lawyers now for a free consultation.
Choosing Our Garden City Pedestrian Accident Team to Represent You
Here at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping Long Island accident victims get the compensation they need to recover from catastrophic accidents. It isn’t fair that a moment of someone’s poor judgment or carelessness leaves you with a mountain of bills, long-term health issues, and emotional distress.
Our Garden City pedestrian accident lawyers want you to focus on healing and trying to find a new normal while you’re recovering. We’ll take care of the legal side by:
Investigating Your Pedestrian Accident and Collecting Evidence to Support Your Claim
Right after a pedestrian accident, your focus should be on immediately seeking medical attention and getting to safety. The aftermath of these collisions is a blur, and it’s hard to think about investigating your accident and trying to gather evidence. With Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, you don’t have to worry about any of this.
As soon as you reach out to us and begin working with our firm, we can work on interviewing and finding any witnesses, gathering your accident report from the Garden City Police Department, working with accident reconstruction experts, and other tasks. Our investigations help build the foundation of your pedestrian injury claim, and we work on building the strongest case possible.
Determining Negligence for Your Pedestrian Accident
One of the most important parts of any accident claim is establishing negligence. Without establishing negligence, we cannot say that the other party is liable for your injuries and losses. While you may think negligence is obvious in your case, accidents are very complex and require a lot of proof to support the claim.
- We must first demonstrate that the other party owed you a duty of care. Essentially, did the other party have a duty to act in a certain way to minimize harm to others? Someone driving a car had a duty of care to other motorists and road users, like pedestrians. Drivers should consider some of the pedestrian accident risk factors and try to minimize their chances at causing harm.
- Then, we need to show that the other driver violated this duty of care through their actions (or inactions). This typically means the driver broke the law or violated road rules. Perhaps the driver was drunk or impaired, or they did not follow the rules for pedestrian right of way. These are clear violations of the duty of care owed to pedestrians like you.
- Our Garden City attorneys must also identify the other party’s actions as the direct cause of your harm. The other party may try to say that your injuries or losses would have occurred regardless of their involvement. Our team uses evidence, testimony, and expert assessments to argue the opposite—you only suffered harm because of the other party’s choices.
- We must also show that you have damages related to this accident. We will clearly outline all your losses and expenses, including medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
We have the experience and knowledge necessary to handle this complex undertaking, so you don’t have to try to do it alone.
Handling All Insurance Communications and Negotiations for a Settlement
Any personal injury case requires a lot of communication with insurance companies. This can be time-consuming and stressful for any accident victim, let alone someone who is probably dealing with immense pain and significant losses.
Insurers may try to speak to you, but you should not do so without a legal representative from our firm. Insurers can and will use your words against you to discredit your case. They may ask questions about the severity of your injuries and the impact on your life, trying to get you to imply that your injuries aren’t that bad.
They may try to get you to accidentally admit fault or take on a larger portion of the blame to try to reduce the compensation you are seeking. Our Garden City pedestrian accident attorneys will not let them take advantage of you. We will field all calls and protect your interests, making sure we negotiate for a settlement that compensates you in full.
Representing Your Pedestrian Case in Court When Necessary
Our clients often get a satisfactory settlement offer from the other party and don’t need to go to trial. However, we are ready to take your case to court if the other party won’t make an offer that addresses every single one of your losses.
We will not settle for less—you deserve a payout that helps you with economic and non-economic damages alike. The other party should not get away with negligent choices by making inadequate offers. No matter how complex or challenging your case may seem, we’re ready to fight for you.
When you’re able to, call Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC. We believe in personalized legal care that gets you the results you need.
Fighting for Full Compensation After a Pedestrian Collision in Garden City
As you are well aware, a pedestrian accident is a financially and emotionally distressing time for your family. It can be hard to truly understand how much you’ve lost, as some of your losses may have long-term impacts or don’t have a direct financial value. Insurers may make an offer that seems adequate, but in reality, doesn’t even come close to addressing all your needs.
New York also has complex insurance laws for accidents involving vehicles, and that can make seeking damages a little challenging on your own. We can help you deal with the other party’s insurer and your own when applicable.
If you work with Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we will make sure to account for every single loss, including:
- Current medical expenses
- Expected medical expenses
- Lost income
- Lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional and mental distress
- Lost quality of life
Every pedestrian accident case is different, and you may not have damages listed here. Our team will take stock of all your losses and make sure we fight for all of the losses you have suffered and may suffer in the future.
What Happens When Pedestrian Accidents Are Fatal?
Some people may suffer catastrophic injuries after a pedestrian accident, but others still do not survive the accident or their injuries. If your loved one passed away after a Garden City pedestrian collision, we extend our sincerest condolences.
Your family deserves justice for this extraordinary loss, and our Garden City lawyers are here to help you fight back. While we know that no amount of compensation will ever make up for this tragedy, you and your family are still entitled to compensation for this harm. We may be able to help you seek damages for:
- Pain and suffering of the deceased
- Medical expenses the deceased accumulated before their passing
- Lost income that deceased provided to the household
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of parental guidance
We can help you navigate New York’s complex laws surrounding wrongful death cases. Let Our Family, Help Your Family.
How Long Do Pedestrians Have to Sue for Accident Damages?
The sooner you can get started on legal action, the better. It’s easy to lose track of time while you’re recovering and trying to get your life back to normal after a pedestrian accident in Garden City. If you wait too long, you may not be able to pursue a lawsuit for damages.
Per CVP § 214, you only have three years to file your lawsuit for a pedestrian accident. If you are taking a wrongful death action on behalf of a deceased loved one, you have even less time— EPT § 5-4.1 only gives victims two years to file a lawsuit.
We encourage you to reach out to our firm as soon as you can—we’ll evaluate how long you have to act and get your case filed as soon as possible.
Garden City Pedestrians Deserve Justice—Let Our Lawyers Act on Your Behalf
Pedestrian accidents are serious cases and can require a lot of time, attention, and resources to win. Here at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we have these and other qualities that make us the right fit to help Long Islanders just like you seek justice.
Our dedication to victims and commitment to the safety of our community means we will not stop until we get you the compensation you need. Call our Garden City pedestrian accident lawyers today to get started with a free consultation.