NYC Pedestrian Walking Injury Lawyers

Santana Law Firm is an award-winning New York City personal injury law firm that represents pedestrians who have been hurt while walking through NYC. We help accident victims and their families seek compensation from negligent drivers, bicyclists, and other responsible parties, securing funds to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and the emotional pain of the accident.

Drivers have seatbelts, bicyclists have helmets, but pedestrians have virtually nothing to protect themselves in an accident. In the event of a car crash or another road incident, pedestrians are most likely to be seriously hurt or killed. Pedestrian injuries often require expensive and lengthy medical treatment, and victims may become permanently disabled. In fatal accidents, families are left to deal with unexpected funeral expenses and the pain and suffering of losing a loved one needlessly.

At Santana Law Firm, we have stood up to countless insurance companies and negligent drivers that have attempted to shift blame and avoid paying claims to victims. Jaime Santana and his team of lawyers are devoted to helping victims when they are at their most vulnerable. If you were harmed in a pedestrian accident in New York, we’re here for you.

Multiple Parties May Be Responsible After a NYC Pedestrian Accident

New York law allows injured pedestrians and their families to recover compensation from anyone who contributed to the accident.

You may be able to seek compensation from:

• Bicyclists
  
• Bus drivers
  
• Cab drivers
  
• Drivers
  
• Electric scooter operator
  
• Government agencies
  
• Manufacturer of a defective product
  
• Motorcyclists
  
• Other pedestrians
  
• The MTA or another transit agency
  

The first step in any pedestrian injury case is determining who is responsible and how they share blame for the accident. Once you identify these facts, you can pursue damages from multiple parties and maximize the potential compensation you can recover.

What If I’m Partially Responsible for My Pedestrian Injury?

Although drivers are the biggest cause of pedestrian injuries and deaths, factors such as jaywalking, distractions, and using cell phones while walking can also lead to pedestrian accidents. In some pedestrian injury cases, both the pedestrian and the driver share some blame.

Even if your actions may have partially contributed to the accident, that doesn’t mean you can’t pursue damages from other negligent parties. New York is a comparative fault state, which means liability is split among all responsible parties rather than attributed to just one person or entity.

Sharing some fault will not prevent you from recovering compensation, but it will affect the amount of money you can obtain. Your damages will be adjusted based on the amount of fault you share. For example, if it’s determined that you are 30% responsible for the accident, your damages will be reduced by 30%.

Due to New York’s comparative fault rules, negligent drivers and other responsible parties may try to shift as much blame as possible on to you to reduce the amount of damages they have to pay. A skilled NYC pedestrian injury lawyer will demonstrate that you are not solely responsible for your injuries and work to obtain the damages you deserve.

NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Fighting for You

The sad reality is that NYC’s streets aren’t always safe. In the blink of an eye, your life can be changed by a careless driver, leaving you physically and mentally scarred.

The silver lining is that you don’t need to go through this experience alone. Santana Law Firm is here to listen compassionately, advocate for you, and help you find a resolution to the accident. Although we can’t turn back the clock and prevent your injuries, we can help ensure that negligent parties are held responsible, and your medical expenses are covered.

As soon as you contact us, we will begin working to accurately determine the people responsible and your potential damages, hunt down evidence to prove your side of the story, and negotiate with insurance companies and other involved parties. When insurers deny your claim or try to shift blame onto you, we will fight to get you the fair compensation you deserve.

If you were hurt while walking in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or another NY borough, we’re here to help. Contact our office today for a free, confidential consultation.