Whether you’re in Newburgh, Middletown, Port Jervis, or one of Orange County’s many towns or villages, many initiatives are underway to improve roadway safety for pedestrians sharing the streets with cars and other vehicles. Despite these efforts, vehicle-related accidents continue to occur, resulting in injuries to pedestrians.
Today, we’ll discuss the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in the towns, cities, and villages of Orange County, identify the areas where these accidents are most frequent, and explain that regardless of how the incident happened, pedestrians and their families have options to seek compensation from insurance companies.
What causes Orange County pedestrian injury accidents?
According to the police, Orange County’s pedestrian accidents were caused by:
- Pedestrian error/confusion – 45 Crashes
- Failure to Yield – 42 Crashes
- Driver Inattention/Distraction – 25 Crashes
- Passing Lane Changing/Improper Use – 7 Crashes
- Glare – 7 Crashes
- Obstructed View – 6 Crashes
- Unsafe Speed – 6 Crashes
- Traffic Signal Disregarded – 5 Crashes
- Turning Improperly – 4 Crashes
Where do Orange County pedestrian injury accidents occur the most?
- City of Newburgh – 30 Pedestrian Crashes
- Town of Wallkill – 13 Pedestrian Crashes
- City of Middletown – 12 Pedestrian Crashes
- City of Port Jervis – 10 Pedestrian Crashes
- Town of New Windsor – 9 Pedestrian Crashes
- Town of Newburgh – 8 Pedestrian Crashes
- Village of Kiryas Joel – 5 Pedestrian Crashes
- Village of Chester – 5 Pedestrian Crashes
- Village of Monroe – 4 Pedestrian Crashes
How can Orange County pedestrians be compensated for their losses?
When pedestrians are struck by a car or other vehicle, they may suffer various losses, including medical bills, lost income, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and more. However, there are several potential avenues for compensation that personal injury lawyers can help pursue. These include:
- No-Fault Insurance (Personal Injury Protection): The driver’s insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages up to $50,000, regardless of fault.
- Bodily Injury Insurance: The at-fault driver’s insurance may cover damages that exceed the $50,000 no-fault limit.
- Uninsured Motorist Insurance: If the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient, your own auto insurance might cover the gap.
- Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC): If neither you nor any household family members own a vehicle, you may still qualify for up to $50,000 in no-fault benefits and $25,000 in bodily injury compensation through MVAIC.
If you or a loved one has been hit by a car, truck, bus or other vehicle as a pedestrian and were injured, give us a call at 845-670-7000 to schedule a free personal injury consultation in our Newburgh, NY office.