Pedestrian Injured In Car Accident At Parking Lot of New Hartford Shopping Center
NEW HARTFORD, NEW YORK (July 31, 2023) – A pedestrian was injured in a car accident at the parking lot of a New Hartford Shopping Center.
New Hartford police officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. A pedestrian was walking near Five Below in Consumer Square when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and 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 accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For New Hartford Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes. One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.” There are a number of reasons that parking lots can be particularly dangerous.
- Parking lots lack clearly marked lanes of traffic.
- Drivers can come from all directions in a parking lot.
- Many drivers speed in parking lots.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? Our team of pedestrian accident 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. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
