Professional Crosswalk Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York City

Pedestrian Accidents at Crosswalks in NYC

In a city as busy as New York City, car accidents involving pedestrians being hit by a car in the crosswalk settlement are an unfortunately all-too-common occurrence. If you or a loved one has been injured while crossing an intersection in the City, it is important that you have experienced legal representation to fight for full compensation for your injuries.

For over 20 years, the attorneys at David Resnick & Associates have helped pedestrians injured in crosswalk accidents in New York City pursue justice. Our attorneys are committed to being vigorous advocates for our clients.

When you hire a pedestrian accident lawyer at David Resnick & Associates to handle your pedestrian crosswalk accident case, you get a team of attorneys who can provide you with focused representation. As a small law firm, our lawyers offer one-on-one attention to each client. Our staff is bilingual and serves clients who speak English or Spanish. Our firm’s dedication to helping others extends to our local community. Our firm gives back to those who have served our nation by supporting local veterans through annual grants.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a pedestrian crosswalk accident in New York City, contact David Resnick & Associates today to schedule a free consultation with our legal team. During a case review, we can evaluate the details of your accident and discuss your legal options.

Common Causes of Crosswalk Pedestrian Accidents in New York City

Some of the common causes of crosswalk pedestrian accidents in New York City include:

If you or a loved one has been injured in a crosswalk accident in NYC, contact the personal injury lawyers of David Resnick & Associates today for assistance.

What to Do After Being Hit by a Car in the Crosswalk

If you are a pedestrian who has been hit by a car in the crosswalk, there are steps you should take to protect yourself and your rights. First, you should seek immediate medical attention, as the shock of being hit by a car can cause feelings that mask the pain of injuries.

If paramedics who respond to the scene of the accident want to transport you to the hospital, you should let them take you for treatment. If you do not require emergency medical care, you should visit an emergency room, an urgent care center, or your primary care physician as soon as possible and inform the doctor that you were involved in a pedestrian accident.

If you don’t seek prompt medical treatment, it will allow the driver and his or her insurance company to claim that you were not injured in the accident or that your injuries are not as serious as you claim. Some injuries such as concussions may not be obvious at first and may only be apparent to a trained health care provider.

You should try to gather evidence from the scene of the accident. If you are not physically able to do so, you can call an acquaintance to the scene or ask a police officer to share contact information for the other driver and his or her insurance.

Photos of the accident scene may provide important evidence. Try to capture the position of the vehicle that hit you and any damage to the vehicle, your visible injuries, the traffic controls at the scene of the accident, any fresh skid marks on the road, and the weather and road conditions.

Common Pedestrian Accident-Prone Areas in NYC

According to a 2016 study by the New York City Department of Transportation, the intersections that had the highest number of pedestrian accidents in New York City (as of 2014) were: