$1.75 Million Pedestrian Accident Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine recovered $1.75 million for a pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by a truck on a New York City street.

Struck by a Truck on a New York Street

The collision happened without warning. Our client was walking when a truck struck her, the force of impact throwing her to the pavement. Commercial trucks weigh many times more than passenger cars, and even at low speeds, a collision between a truck and a pedestrian causes severe harm. Our client was transported to the hospital with injuries that required immediate intervention and a recovery measured not in weeks but in months.

The injuries disrupted every part of her life. Routine tasks became painful ordeals, employment was impossible during recovery, and medical bills grew with each specialist visit, imaging scan, and therapy session.

Investigating the Truck Driver's Conduct

Our New York pedestrian accident attorneys moved quickly to preserve critical evidence. We obtained traffic camera footage from the intersection, interviewed eyewitnesses, and subpoenaed the trucking company's records — including the driver's logbook, route history, and vehicle maintenance reports. Andrew Levine, who personally directed the case strategy, identified inconsistencies in the driver's account that the footage directly contradicted.

Our truck accident lawyers also investigated whether the trucking company had properly trained the driver on pedestrian-heavy urban routes. The evidence established clear negligence on the part of both the driver and the company that employed him.

Holding the Trucking Company Accountable

The $1.75 million settlement compensates our client for emergency medical care, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and the chronic pain that continues to affect her daily life. It also holds the trucking company accountable for putting an inadequately supervised driver on New York City streets.

"When a commercial truck hits a pedestrian, the injuries are almost always severe. Trucking companies have a responsibility to ensure their drivers are trained and alert on urban streets — and when they fail, we make sure injured pedestrians receive the compensation they need to rebuild their lives."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been struck by a truck or commercial vehicle while walking in New York, our truck accident attorneys have the resources and experience to take on trucking companies, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.