Elderly Pedestrian Injured in Staten Island Car Accident Involving Unregistered, Uninsured Vehicle
An 82-year-old woman was critically injured after she was struck by an unregistered and uninsured car. According to The Staten Island Advance, the elderly woman was attempting to cross Forest Avenue in West Brighton when she was struck by the car. One vehicle stopped for the pedestrian but a second vehicle, driven by a 20-year-old man with a history of license suspensions, failed to stop. The elderly woman is in critical condition from the New York pedestrian accident and the driver has been charged with driving with a suspended license.
While it is unclear what caused the driver to fail to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian, it is clear that the driver previously had his license suspended 16 times and was driving an uninsured vehicle. Victims of accidents involving uninsured drivers face complications when pursuing compensation for their injuries and losses. An experienced Staten Island pedestrian accident attorney can help accident victims understand their legal rights and what compensation may be available to them.
Victims of accidents involving uninsured and underinsured motorists may be able to seek compensation for damages from their own insurance company. In such cases, it is in the best interest of Staten Island injury victims to contact a skilled New York injury attorney to ensure that their rights are protected and that they receive adequate compensation for their losses.
The New York auto accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Sapiro LLP understand how to deal with insurance companies following a car accident. If you have been injured as a result of a negligent driver, please call our offices at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your case.
