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Injured While Jogging in Staten Island, NY

Many injuries can occur while jogging which can be preventable but there are some circumstances that may occur that can be completely out of your control and caused by the negligence of others. Injuries caused by negligence while jogging can be caused by a number of different situations. Two of the most common situations are being hit by a car while jogging and tripping and falling while jogging due to an uneven sidewalk, hole in the road, or some other type of issue causing a broken street or pavement.

Depending on if the injury is caused by a car accident or a trip and fall accident will determine on what type of injury you may have suffered. An injury to a jogger who was hit by a car may cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI), paralysis, a spinal cord injury, fracture, disfigurement or an array of other injuries. An injury to a jogger who trips and falls may suffer injuries to their arms, hands, or legs which can range from severe abraisions to fractured bones or torn muscles.

As a jogger you are a pedestrian while New York law states cars must yield to you provided you are following New York State pedestrian laws that New York has in place. If you were injured and it was due to the negligence of a driver, a homeowner, or the City of New York you may be entitled to compensation. For additional information on how much compensation you are entitled to how to start the process to receive the compensation in New York call 718-979-4300 or contact us by filling out our contact form.


                          

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