Investigation Underway After Mastic, Long Island Car Accident Seriously Injured Pedestrian On Montauk Highway
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (September 1, 2024) – A pedestrian was critically injured in a Mastic, Long Island pedestrian collision while walking along Montauk Highway.
Long Island police officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:30 p.m. on Friday. A driver was heading down the roadway and hit a man who was walking.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
Liability For Long Island Pedestrian Collisions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid pedestrians. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, and domestic animals in the roadway. There are a number of common contributing factors to pedestrian accidents.
- Pedestrian collisions are more likely to take place at intersections.
- Pedestrian accidents often involve drivers who are intoxicated.
- Pedestrian collisions often occur at night and during periods of inclement weather.
The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are preventable. They tend to involve drivers who are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. Any person injured in a pedestrian accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your options are.
Investigating New York Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this collision. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person who may have more information about what went wrong should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Long Island car accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
