$1.12 Million Pedestrian Accident Settlement, Rockland County

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.12 million settlement for a Rockland County pedestrian who was struck by a left-turning vehicle while lawfully crossing in a marked crosswalk, suffering injuries to the head, neck, back, shoulders, leg, arm, and wrist.

A Pedestrian Struck in a Rockland County Crosswalk

Left-turning vehicles are among the most dangerous hazards pedestrians face — and when a driver fails to yield to someone in a crosswalk, the pedestrian has virtually no protection. Our client was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Rockland County when a left-turning vehicle struck them. Police and EMS arrived on scene, and an ambulance transported the victim to Montefiore Nyack Hospital for treatment of multiple injuries.

The collision caused damage across nearly the entire body: head injuries, cervical and lumbar spine damage, injuries to both shoulders, and trauma to the right leg, right arm, and right wrist. Pedestrians struck by vehicles absorb forces that the human body is simply not designed to withstand.

Overcoming Blame-the-Pedestrian Tactics in Rockland County

The driver's insurance company employed a familiar strategy: acknowledge the collision occurred but argue that the pedestrian was partially at fault — perhaps crossing too slowly, or stepping into the crosswalk at the last moment. Our pedestrian accident attorneys countered this with the police report, which confirmed our client was lawfully in the crosswalk and had the right of way. The driver had a clear obligation to yield before completing the left turn and failed to do so.

Medical records from Montefiore Nyack Hospital and subsequent treating physicians documented the full scope of injuries, while orthopedic and neurological experts provided testimony on the long-term prognosis for each affected body part.

$1.12 Million for a Rockland County Pedestrian Accident Victim

The $1.12 million settlement covers our client's emergency care, ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation for multiple injured body parts, lost wages, and the pain and suffering endured as a result of a driver who failed to check the crosswalk before turning.

"Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way — period. When a driver makes a left turn without checking for people crossing, the injuries are almost always catastrophic. This client had injuries from head to wrist, and every one of them was caused by a driver who wasn't paying attention."

— Joseph Taylor, Managing Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk or crossing the street, our pedestrian accident attorneys have a proven record of holding negligent drivers accountable for the serious injuries they cause, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation.