Recovering From Ulster County Pedestrian Accident Injuries

In Ulster County and Kingston, NY, there are many efforts underway to make roadways safe for pedestrians to co-exist with cars and other forms of transportation. Unfortunately, however, there are still many car crashes that involve pedestrians that result in personal injuries.

In this article, we’re going to go over the causes of pedestrian-involved accidents in Ulster County’s towns, break down where they occur most, and show how no matter how the accident was caused, pedestrians and their families still have options to recover damages from insurance companies.

What causes Ulster County pedestrian injury accidents?

According to the police, Ulster County’s pedestrian accidents were caused by:

1. Driver inattention/distraction – 23 crashes
2. Driver’s failure to yield – 18 crashes
3. Crossing without a signal or crosswalk – 12 crashes
4. Riding/walking/skating along highway with traffic – 9 crashes
5. Alcohol involvement – 7 crashes
6. Not in roadway – 5 crashes
7. Riding/walking/skating along highway against traffic – 4 crashes
8. Traffic safety control device ignored – 4 crashes

Where do pedestrian injuries occur in Ulster County?

1. City of Kingston – 17 Pedestrian Crashes
2. Town of Ulster – 8 Pedestrian Crashes
3. Village of Ellenville – 4 Pedestrian Crashes
4. Town of Lloyd – 4 Pedestrian Crashes
5. Town of New Paltz – 3 Pedestrian Crashes
6. Town of Esopus – 2 Pedestrian Crashes
7. Town of Hurley – 2 Pedestrian Crashes
8. Town of Marbletown – 2 Pedestrian Crashes
9. Town of Saugerties – 2 Pedestrian Crashes

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, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and much more. However, there are potential sources for compensation and recovery that can be explored by personal injury lawyers. They include:

• No fault insurance (aka personal injury protection): The vehicle’s insurer covers medical expenses and lost wages up to $50,000 no matter who is at fault
• Bodily injury insurance: The at fault driver’s insurance may cover damages that exceed the $50,000 no-fault limits
• Uninsured motorist insurance: If the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient, your own car insurance may cover the difference.
• MVAIC (Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Corporation): Even if you don’t personally own a vehicle, and no family members in your household do either, you may still be eligible for no-fault benefits ($50,000) and bodily injury compensation ($25,000) 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 845-600-0000 to schedule a free personal injury consultation in our Kingston, NY office.