New York City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, walking past a driveway, or in a parking lot can quickly turn your life upside down. As the pedestrian accident victim, you may be left with permanent, life-altering, or even life-threatening injuries. These injuries require months or years of treatment before maximum medical improvement. When you have to seek treatment and recover from devastating injuries, the medical bills pile up. You may find yourself unable to pay them. In addition, your family is affected when you cannot return to work due to your injuries. Ultimately, a pedestrian accident can leave you anxious and stressed about your situation.

The New York City pedestrian accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C., understand our client’s difficulties. We know how serious the injuries can be in a pedestrian accident. Therefore, we aggressively fight to ensure our clients obtain the financial recovery they need. Furthermore, we help them begin the healing process and get back to their everyday lives.

We regularly secure six and seven-figure settlements for our clients injured in pedestrian accidents. Among the recent pedestrian accident cases we have successfully handled:

$1,075,000 settlement when our client was struck by a motorist while crossing the road.
$300,000 settlement on behalf of a pedestrian knocked down by a yellow cab on 7th Avenue in New York City.
$390,000 settlement for our client, who used a wheelchair and was struck while attempting to cross the street. He was hit by a driver who negligently negotiated a left turn.
$520,000 settlement for an 18-year-old struck in the crosswalk on 14th Street in Manhattan.

Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident on the streets of NYC? Contact a New York City pedestrian accident attorney at Finz & Finz, P.C., today to schedule a free pedestrian accident case evaluation. We help pedestrian accident victims in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, Mineola, and elsewhere throughout New York. We want to discuss your case and help you understand your legal rights and options. Then, we can help you secure the compensation you need and deserve.

How a New York City Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help You

If you have a case for compensation following a pedestrian accident in New York City, an experienced attorney can help you maximize the value of your case in several ways, including:

Evaluating your case and answering all of your questions for free.
Identifying the responsible parties, including the at-fault driver and potentially the driver’s employer, if they were on the clock at the time of the accident. The state or a municipality might be responsible if the accident was caused by the negligent design of an intersection or traffic controls.
Uncovering and safeguarding the evidence from your accident.
Documenting your injuries and damages.
Retaining experts to maximize the strength and value of your case.
Negotiating for a financial settlement and being fully prepared for trial, if necessary.

Why Choose the Pedestrian Lawyers at Finz & Finz, P.C.?

Finz and Finz accident and medical malpractice attorneys in New York and Long Island When you or a loved one have been struck by a vehicle while a pedestrian, you will need an experienced pedestrian attorney. The attorney can help you pursue total and fair compensation for your injuries and other damages. In New York City, you have many attorneys and law firms. So how do you choose the best pedestrian lawyer and law firm for your case?

At Finz & Finz, P.C., our New York City pedestrian attorneys have the experience, expertise, and skills that clients need. As a result, we help our clients maximize the value of their cases. Our firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law. We have decades of experience and knowledge in the law. For over 40 years, we have litigated complex personal injury cases in New York. As a result, we have compiled a track record of six and seven-figure settlements and verdicts for our clients.

Our firm has a hand-picked team of accomplished and experienced litigators in New York. Our legal team includes four former judges. Our New York City personal injury attorneys are supported by compassionate, dedicated support staff. They work tirelessly to ensure our clients get focused, top-quality service and legal representation.

We also work with world-renowned experts to help with complex liability (including accident reconstruction) and financial and medical issues that arise. Using these experts, we develop persuasive, successful cases. At Finz & Finz, P.C., we leave no stone unturned in getting our clients total and fair compensation – we settle for nothing less than the maximum value of our client’s cases. That is our never-ending commitment to you.

How to Get Maximum Compensation in New York Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit

As a pedestrian struck by a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation for damages that you incur as a result of your injuries.

Damages in a New York pedestrian accident can include:

Medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Lost quality of life
Lost wages and earning capacity

In addition, you may be entitled to seek compensation for any property damage incurred in your accident, such as destroyed clothing or broken glasses or a damaged cell phone. While these items are generally small in value, we stop at nothing to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.

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Statute of Limitations on NY Pedestrian Accidents

In a pedestrian accident, you have limited time to file a lawsuit over your injuries and damages. This period is called the statute of limitations. If you do not file your lawsuit before the period expires, the court can permanently dismiss your lawsuit. Under New York law, the statute of limitations for a pedestrian accident case is three years from the accident date.

Suppose you assert your pedestrian accident claim against the state or a municipal government. In that case, you must also provide the government with notice of your claim within 90 days of the accident. Provide timely information with leave of court to avoid your case being permanently barred.

Help for Pedestrian Hurt in Hit-and-Run Accidents

Pedestrians hurt in hit-and-run accidents may not know who hit them. But they may still be able to secure compensation for their injuries and damages. One of the primary options for payment is the pedestrian’s car insurance.

An injured pedestrian may be entitled to access the personal injury protection coverage under their auto policy. The policy provides no-fault coverage for medical expenses or lost wages. In addition, because auto insurance companies consider a hit-and-run accident the equivalent of an uninsured motorist accident, an injured pedestrian may be entitled to claim their auto insurance policy’s uninsured motorist coverage.

Unfortunately, insurance companies may try to disclaim coverage in these situations. That is why a New York City pedestrian accident lawyer can help. The lawyer can ensure an injured pedestrian’s insurance company pays out the proper coverage.

A pedestrian may also be able to claim compensation with the New York Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation.

What Are Common Injuries in New York City Pedestrian Accidents?

A pedestrian can be severely injured in a collision with a vehicle. Common New York City pedestrian accident injuries that our clients suffer include:

Amputations
Spinal injuries can lead to serious consequences, including paralysis
Bone fractures
Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
Soft-tissue injuries, including tears of tendons, ligaments, and muscles

What to Do If You’ve Been Hit by a Car in New York City

If you’ve been hit by a car in New York City, take steps to best protect your rights
to compensation for your injuries:

If you’ve been injured after being struck by a vehicle, calling 911 will summon emergency medical assistance. Calling 911 will also summon law enforcement, who will investigate the accident and prepare an accident report that will detail the investigating officer’s findings. The report could potentially conclude who bears fault for the accident. Obtain the driver’s contact and insurance information if it is not included in the accident report.

You or someone you know should try to photograph the accident scene. If possible, capture details such as damage to the vehicle that hit you and any skid marks on the road. Take pictures of the traffic controls at the scene, and the weather, lighting, traffic, and road conditions. Take picture of your injuries, the ambulance and the other parties.

Even if you feel like you were not seriously hurt in the accident, you should still follow up with a doctor’s visit. Your doctor can identify any injuries you suffered. Prompt identification of your injuries will allow you to establish your damages by proving that your injuries were caused by your pedestrian accident and not some other event.

Talk to a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York City Now

Being injured in a pedestrian accident can alter your life in an instant. You may face medical bills you cannot afford. You may find yourself out of work and unable to provide for your family. Don’t wait another day. Start the process of seeking the financial compensation you need now.

Contact the highly experienced New York City pedestrian accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C., today to schedule a no-obligation consultation. You can discuss your case with our legal team. You’ll learn how our firm will fight to secure the financial recovery you need and the justice you deserve.

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