New York City Police Department Investigating Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident By Homecrest Avenue and Avenue Z
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 26, 2023) – A 55-year-old woman was critically injured in a Brooklyn pedestrian accident by Homecrest Avenue and Avenue Z.
New York City police officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:00 p.m. on Friday. A vehicle was traveling north on Homecrest Avenue when it struck a woman.
She suffered severe head injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the woman.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Brooklyn Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents remain alarmingly common in the United States. According to the NY Department of Health, “Injuries to pedestrians are among the top 10 leading causes of injury-related hospital admissions and death for almost all age groups In New York State. Approximately 300 pedestrians are killed and 15,000 are injured by motor vehicles each year on the state’s roadways, and more than 3,000 pedestrians are admitted to the hospital annually.” There are many steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down at night and during periods of inclement weather.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Drivers must slow down whenever a pedestrian is close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting 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 bodily injury claim.
Investigating New York Pedestrian Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that she is 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 Brooklyn pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
