Pedestrians injured due to a taxi driver’s negligence have the right to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for their damages and losses, including medical bills and lost wages. Taxi drivers are classified as common carriers. As such, they have a heightened duty of care […]
Most people go their entire lives without a motor vehicle striking them while they travel on foot. Unfortunately, when these accidents happen, the resulting injuries are often devastating– pedestrians have little protection from a serious impact. The steps you take after a pedestrian accident can […]
You should never accept the insurance company’s first offer after a pedestrian accident. In fact, it is in your best interest to avoid discussing the accident with the driver’s insurance company before speaking with an experienced New York City pedestrian accident lawyer. Dealing directly with […]
If you are struck by a hit and run driver, not only has the motorist committed a crime but obtaining payment for your medical expenses becomes more difficult. That is why one of the first things you must do is engage an attorney to protect […]
Vehicle occupants in car accidents have protection from seat belts and airbags. Pedestrians do not have the same advantage. When a car runs into them, even at low speeds, they will often be knocked over– with the very real possibility of incurring serious head injuries. […]
New York City pedestrians who suffer injuries in accidents that are caused by another party’s negligence can generally recover economic damages. These would include reimbursements for medical bills, lost wages, and expenses for transportation and therapy. Next, individuals can often recover non-economic damages to compensate […]
Pedestrian accidents in Manhattan are all too common and often result in severe injuries for the victim– who is no match for 5,000 pounds of steel. While it’s easy to assume the driver of the car is always to blame in these accidents, there are […]
When you suffer an injury in a pedestrian accident, you have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault motorist. Taking these claims on by yourself is risky, given the complexity of the process. The right attorney could significantly increase your odds of successfully […]
If your family member was killed in a New York City pedestrian accident, you might file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent driver responsible for the death. Nothing can bring your loved one back to you. However, the New York City pedestrian accident lawyers […]
New York is a comparative negligence state, which means that if you are partially at fault for a pedestrian-car accident, the compensation that you are entitled to recover will be reduced in proportion to your relative contribution to the accident. Notwithstanding this application of comparative […]
The serious injury threshold in a pedestrian accident lawsuit is the result of New York’s no-fault auto insurance laws. It is the degree of harm that a victim must meet to step outside the no-fault system to file a personal injury lawsuit. An injured person– […]
Pedestrian accidents make up a small portion of the collisions in New York City. The most common location is within city crosswalks, and the results are often devastating. Pedestrian accidents tend to result in a higher rate of fatalities than accidents between two motor vehicles. […]
Pedestrian accident injuries are generally serious. Many people do not survive, and those who do are often permanently disabled. A human being is no match for a vehicle weighing several thousand pounds. These injuries are often catastrophic, meaning they affect the brain, spinal cord, or […]
New York City is designed for foot traffic, but collisions between pedestrians and motor vehicles are far too frequent. If you were involved in a New York City pedestrian accident, it is vital that you seek medical attention right away. Failure to do so will […]
If you were the victim of a New York City pedestrian accident, it is vital to file a police report– even if you think you were not hurt in the collision. Many injuries do not appear immediately. Further, without a police report, it is difficult […]
Not every pedestrian accident in New York City involves a collision between a motor vehicle and a person. Collisions between cyclists and pedestrians are on the rise. Just as with a motor vehicle collision, you can sue the cyclist who hit you, but it is […]
If you are injured in a car-pedestrian accident in New York City, you can recover no-fault insurance benefits from the driver of the car. However, those benefits will only reimburse your medical expenses and possibly the wages you lost while you recuperate. To recover the […]
If you are one of the hundreds of victims of a car-pedestrian accident in New York City, your priority should always be to seek medical treatment and to get a thorough diagnosis of all of your injuries. As soon as possible, after that, you should […]
If your New York City pedestrian accident case goes to trial, you will probably need to testify in court. While there is no law stating such testimony is required, testifying gives the jury your side of the story, which is likely very different from the […]
Roughly one-third of pedestrian accidents occur when cars are making left-hand turns. One reason these collisions are so frequent is that the driver and the pedestrian often both think they have the right-of-way. The New York City pedestrian accident lawyers at Douglas & London will […]
Pedestrian accident victims often suffer serious, permanently disabling injuries. While you are hospitalized, undergoing surgeries, rehabilitation, and all the other medical care required, you are also worried about who is going to pay for this. Who pays may depend on the severity of the injuries. […]
In New York, it is generally the insurance company of the driver of the vehicle who must pay for an injured pedestrian’s bills. However, this does not necessarily mean that the driver is always liable, which would require a finding that they were legally at […]
For most people who are hurt in a pedestrian accident, a quick and fair financial settlement is the primary goal. While most of these claims ultimately settle, the reality is that some are destined for trial by jury. You can expect the trial process to […]
Countless factors could cause a New York City pedestrian accident– from dangerous street conditions to negligent motorists. No matter what causes them, the unfortunate reality is that many of them are fatal. In 2025, there were 111 pedestrian accident fatalities in New York City, a […]
