Clearly, pedestrians in New York are a constant sight and a constant variable for drivers to handle as they make their way through the city.  When something goes wrong and a New York pedestrian accident occurs, drivers are expected to remain on the scene and provide information.  When they don't the situation only becomes more complicated, as it has with regards to a Brooklyn hit-and-run accident that has left a pedestrian in critical condition.

According to the police, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident occurred last night at approximately 9:10 p.m.  An unidentified 51-year-old male was walking near Atlantic Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant when the driver of a Jaguar that had been moving in an eastbound direction on Atlantic came along and hit the man.  He was critically injured and the driver fled the scene, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts for the man who was critically injured in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident.  We also hope the driver involved in this crash is apprehended soon.  In addition, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 of these accidents occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident is identified, that person will face serious criminal charges.  In addition, the driver could also face a New York personal injury lawsuit.  If the injured man files such a lawsuit and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.