A 90-year-old woman from New York City was struck and killed by a vehicle on New York City’s Upper East Side on Wednesday, February 5. According to local news reports, the terrible and unexpected pedestrian accident happened just before 6:00 p.m. in the evening in the area of 1339 York Avenue which is at the intersection of 72nd Street and York Avenue. The fatal pedestrian accident that claimed the woman’s life was believed to have been caused by a driver’s wrong maneuver. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman and killed her was reported to have been “attempting to avoid another vehicle” when the fatal pedestrian accident occurred. The 90-year-old woman was “side-swiped” while she was crossing the street mid-block. Emergency first responders took the woman to the hospital for urgent medical care, but she sadly passed away at the hospital. The two vehicles that were involved in the accident (the car that hit the woman and the vehicle that that driver was avoiding) stayed at the scene of the fatal pedestrian accident. News reports indicate that an investigation is ongoing. As of now, further details regarding the terrible accident remain sparse, and the identities of the victim and the other individuals involved have not yet been released to the public. It remains to be seen whether any charges will be filed in the case, but there has so far been no indication that any arrests have been made, or that there was any DUI or criminal activity that contributed to the accident. This accident could happen to just about anyone.
Your Rights and Options as a Pedestrian in New York City – Pedestrian Accident Victims May be Entitled to Compensation
The terrible news about the death of the nearly-centenarian New York City woman is an unfortunate reminder to New York City residents and pedestrians that a pedestrian accident can happen in the blink of an eye in New York City. Pedestrian accidents in New York City are extremely dangerous and can end in serious injuries, disability or even death. Accordingly, it is important for New York City residents and pedestrians to know that they have rights and options under New York laws. New York City pedestrian accident victims are entitled to file a lawsuit in court for money compensation against the negligent drivers and other parties that injured them. In order to determine whether you may be owed money for your pedestrian accident injuries in New York City, it is best to speak to an experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible about your case.
No person should have to navigate a lawsuit after they are seriously injured alone. The experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyers at the law firm of Michael Gunzburg, P.C. are here to help New York City pedestrian accident victims get justice for their injuries and losses. Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C. today and speak to a lawyer about your case now.