Vehicle Involved In Rollover Before Rochester Pedestrian Accident Where Victim Became Pinned Against Building
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (December 11, 2023) – A pedestrian was injured in a Rochester car accident after being pinned against a building on Clifford Avenue.
Rochester police officials are saying that the incident began on Friday morning. A Corvette drove into a building and hit a pedestrian.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Rochester Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked by drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Nearly 8,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2021. That’s about one death every 66 minutes. One in six people who died in crashes in 2021 were pedestrians.” Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
All drivers must use caution in order to avoid hitting any pedestrian in the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that goes onto a sidewalk and hits a pedestrian. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Rochester collision. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York pedestrian accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
