In Dutchess County and cities like Poughkeepsie and Beacon, there are lots of efforts being undertaken to help make roadways safer for pedestrians to walk alongside cars and other forms of transportation. However, there are unfortunately still many vehicle-involved crashes that hurt pedestrians and cause personal injuries.
Today, we’re going to go over the most common causes of pedestrian-involved accidents in Dutchess County’s towns, cities and villages, show where they occur most, and explore that no no matter how the accident occurred, pedestrians and their families still have recourse to recover damages from insurance companies.
What causes pedestrian injury accidents in Dutchess County?
According to police-reported statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety, Dutchess County’s 2023 pedestrian accidents were caused by:
- Pedestrian error/confusion – 30 crashes
- Driver inattention/distraction – 25 crashes
- Failure to yield – 21 crashes
- Lane changing or passing improperly – 12 crashes
- View obstructed/limited – 10 crashes
- Crossing against signal – 7 crashes
- Traffic signals disregarded – 6 crashes
Where do pedestrian injuries occur in Dutchess County?
- City of Poughkeepsie – 35 Pedestrian Accidents
- Town of Poughkeepsie – 16 Pedestrian Accidents
- Village of Wappinger Falls – 5 Pedestrian Accidents
- Pleasant Valley – 4 Pedestrian Accidents
- Fishkill – 4 Pedestrian Accidents
- East Fishkill – 4 Pedestrian Accidents
- Hyde Park – 3 Pedestrian Accidents
- Town of Wappinger – 2 Pedestrian Accidents
- City of Beacon – 2 Pedestrian Accidents
How can pedestrians be compensated for their losses?
After being hit by a car or other vehicle, pedestrians may have many damages, including medical care, Pedestrians injured by a car or other vehicle may face significant damages, including medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Personal injury lawyers can explore various avenues for compensation, such as:
- No-fault insurance (Personal Injury Protection): The vehicle’s insurance will cover medical expenses and lost wages up to $50,000, regardless of fault.
- Bodily injury insurance: If damages exceed the $50,000 no-fault limit, the at-fault driver’s insurance may cover additional compensation.
- Uninsured motorist insurance: If the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient, your own insurance policy may cover the remaining costs.
- Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC): If neither you nor any household family member owns a vehicle, you may still qualify for no-fault benefits ($50,000) and bodily injury compensation ($25,000) through MVAIC.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian by a car, truck, or bus, contact us at 845-404-1700 to schedule a free personal injury consultation at our Poughkeepsie, NY personal injury law office.