New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney

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 victim of a pedestrian accident, you may be left with permanent, life-altering, or even life-threatening injuries. These injuries can require months or years of treatment before you even reach 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. Your family is affected when you cannot return to work as a result of your injuries. In the end, a pedestrian accident can leave you feeling anxious and stressed about your situation.

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

We regularly secure six- and seven-figure recoveries for our clients who have been 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 who was knocked down by yellow cab on 7th avenue in New York City.
$390,000 settlement for our wheelchair-bound client who 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 who was struck in the crosswalk on 14^th Street in Manhattan.

Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident on the streets of NYC or Long Island? Contact the pedestrian accident lawyers in NY of Finz & Finz, P.C., today to schedule a free pedestrian accident case evaluation. We help pedestrian accident victims in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Nassau County, Mineola and elsewhere throughout the New York area. We want to talk to you about your case and help you understand your legal rights and options. We can help you secure the compensation you need and deserve.

How a New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help You

If you have a case for compensation following a pedestrian accident in New York, 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 not only the at-fault driver, but also potentially the driver’s employer if he or she was on-the-clock at the time of the accident. The state or a municipality may 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 Finz & Finz, P.C.?

When you or a loved one have been struck by a vehicle while a pedestrian, you will need an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. The attorney can help you pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries and other damages. In New York, you have many attorneys and law firms to choose from. How do you choose the pedestrian accident attorney and law firm that is best for your case?

At Finz & Finz, P.C., our New York pedestrian accident attorneys have the experience, expertise, and skill that clients need. 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 35 years, we have litigated complex personal injury cases in New York. 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 attorneys are supported by a compassionate, dedicated support staff. They work tirelessly to ensure that our clients get focused, top-quality service and legal representation.

We also work with world-renowned experts to help on complex liability (including accident reconstruction), 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 full and fair compensation – we settle for nothing less than the maximum value of our clients’ cases. That is our never-ending commitment to you.

Demanding Maximum Compensation in Pedestrian Accident Claims

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 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.

NY Statute of Limitations on Pedestrian Accident Cases

When you’ve been in a pedestrian accident, you have limited time in which to file a lawsuit over your injuries and damages. This period of time is called the statute of limitations. If you do not file your lawsuit before the time 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 date of the accident.

If you are asserting your pedestrian accident claim against the state or a municipal government, you must also provide the government with notice of your claim within 90 days of the accident. Failure to provide timely notice without leave of court can result in your case being permanently barred.

Help for Pedestrians 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 compensation is the pedestrian’s own car insurance.

An injured pedestrian may be entitled to access the personal injury protection coverage under his or her 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 make a claim against his or her auto insurance policy’s uninsured motorist coverage.

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

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

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

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

Amputations
Back injuries, spinal injuries, and spinal cord injuries, which 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

If you’ve been hit by a car in New York City or Nassau County, takes 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 New York Pedestrian Accident Attorney 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 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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