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• Injured While Jogging in Staten Island, NY

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Injured While Running in Staten Island, NY

When running it is important to take the necessary safety precautions such as checking for vehicles before crossing the street and wearing bright colored clothing if running in at night but sometimes pedestrian accidents occur even when every necessary precaution has been taken. A driver's negligence can quickly become dangerous for anyone but especially for pedestrians - if a car drifts off towards the curb too much or does not properly check to see if a pedestrian is in the street before they turn, or any other similar situation it could cause serious and, possibly, life threatening injuries.

Common injuries to runners hit by a car are listed below:

• Spinal cord injury
• Fractured bones
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Paraplegia
  
• Quadriplegia
• Mental damages
• Disfigurement
• Concussion

It is important to understand your rights if a driver's negligence causes you an injury while you are running or jogging. To find out what rights pedestrians have in New York if they were hit by a car contact Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island Pedestrian Lawyer at 718-979-4300. Out knowledgable lawyers and staff will be able to help you understand your rights and any compensation you may be entitled to for your injuries.


                          

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