Category: Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries in New York State. Every year, 15,000 people are injured, 3,000 are sent to the hospital, and 300 are killed in collisions with motor vehicles, per the New York Department of Health. The average passenger vehicle weighs around 3,000 pounds, enough

Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common occurrence on the busy streets of New York. Motorists have a responsibility to drive cautiously when pedestrians are present and are required to yield the right-of-way. Unfortunately, distracted, tired, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent drivers often strike pedestrians, and when a vehicle that weighs thousands of

Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries, requiring costly medical bills for hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. Along with cuts, scrapes, and bruises, pedestrian accident victims may sustain more serious injuries like spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries often require expensive long-term care and prevent the

Our client was involved in a pedestrian accident when he was struck by a car while crossing the street near the entrance of the Queens Center Mall located in Queens, New York. As a result of the collision, our client suffered a brain injury and continues to suffer from permanent neurological