3-year statute of limitations.
NY pedestrian-injury claims must be filed within 3 years (New York civil procedure rule 214). If the City of New York is a defendant (e.g., defective crosswalk or sidewalk), there's a 90-day notice-of-claim deadline.
NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer · You Have the Right of Way
Hit while crossing the street?
Pedestrians get hit at crosswalks, in mid-block, on sidewalks by left-turning vehicles. NY no-fault covers pedestrian-vs-vehicle injuries under the driver's policy — even though you weren't in the car. We open that claim for you.
Madison Law Firm PLLC · 579 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
How we handle your case
1
Investigate
Crosswalk signal timing, traffic-cam footage, witness statements, vehicle EDR data, and your no-fault application (NF-2) — pedestrians file with the at-fault driver's no-fault carrier.
2
Negotiate
We open no-fault for medical bills and lost wages, then pursue bodily-injury against the driver. Right-of-way violations are powerful evidence.
3
Litigate
Supreme Court filing if carrier stalls. We hire human-factors experts on visibility and reaction time when needed.
What you can recover
Medical bills
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
TBI / concussion sequelae
Orthopedic injuries
Disfigurement / scarring
Every case is different. The recoverable damages depend on your injuries, the insurance available, and the facts of your case.
What you need to know
Right of way at NYC crosswalks.
NY's pedestrian-right-of-way law requires drivers to exercise due care toward pedestrians. Left-turning vehicles must yield. Violation evidence supports your liability case.
No-fault covers pedestrians.
Even though you weren't a passenger, the at-fault driver's no-fault policy covers your medical bills and lost wages up to $50,000 (basic). We open that claim immediately.
Hurt? Talk to us today.
We answer 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.