Elderly Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Ambulance
An elderly woman sustained fatal injuries in a New York auto accident after she was hit by an ambulance that was transporting a patient to the hospital, according to a WPIX news report. The woman was reportedly crossing Bay Parkway at Belt Parkway in Brooklyn when she was hit. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Officials believe that the woman was in her 80s. Officials are apparently trying to determine whether the ambulance had its lights and sirens on at the time of the accident.
Pedestrian accidents can result in devastating injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, paralysis and even death. If a pedestrian accident was caused by the negligence of the driver, then the pedestrian may be able to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, therapy and other related costs. If the victim dies as a result of a negligent driver, the family of a deceased victim may be able to file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation.
Emergency vehicles including police cruisers, fire engines and ambulances have certain protocols when they operate on public roadways. In case of an emergency, these vehicles are required to have their lights and sirens on to warn other motorists and pedestrians. If they fail to follow the protocols, the ambulance company or the agencies operating the emergency vehicle involved can be held responsible.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York pedestrian accident, please contact the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free consultation. Our skilled auto accident attorneys have also handled wrongful death claims successfully on behalf of victims' families.
Source: http://www.wpix.com/news/local/wpix-woman-struck-by-ambulance,0,3346230.story?track=rss
