$650,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement in Queens

An ambulette — a vehicle specifically designed to transport medically fragile passengers — struck a pedestrian on a Queens street. The driver of a medical transport vehicle failed to see a person in the roadway, and the consequences were severe.

Pedestrian Struck by Ambulette in Queens

Our client was a pedestrian in Queens when an ambulette — a medical transport vehicle used to shuttle patients to and from medical appointments — struck her. The ambulette driver failed to yield to the pedestrian and made contact with enough force to knock our client to the ground. The impact caused multiple injuries requiring emergency medical attention, followed by an extended course of treatment including surgical intervention.

Ambulettes are commercial vehicles operated by professional drivers who are trained and licensed to transport medically vulnerable passengers. These drivers are held to a higher standard of care than ordinary motorists because of the nature of their work and the populations they serve. A professional driver operating a medical transport vehicle on city streets is expected to exercise heightened awareness of pedestrians, intersections, and traffic conditions.

Holding the Transport Company Accountable

Our attorneys investigated the ambulette company's driver training records, vehicle maintenance history, and the driver's employment file. The investigation revealed deficiencies in the company's safety protocols — gaps in driver training, inadequate supervision, and a pattern of prioritizing schedule adherence over safe driving practices. When a transport company pushes drivers to maintain tight pickup and drop-off schedules, the pressure to keep moving creates exactly the kind of inattention that causes pedestrian accidents.

We also obtained traffic camera footage and witness statements that established the sequence of events leading to the collision. The evidence showed that the ambulette driver had a clear line of sight to our client and failed to stop or take evasive action in time. The driver's inattention was not momentary — it reflected a pattern of rushing through an area where pedestrian traffic was predictable and constant.

"An ambulette driver is a professional — trained, licensed, and paid to operate a commercial vehicle safely on city streets. When that professional driver strikes a pedestrian, the question isn't just about the driver. It's about the company that hired, trained, and supervised that driver. The transport company's safety protocols had gaps, and our client paid the price." — Steven November, Attorney

$650,000 Settlement for a Queens Pedestrian Accident

This $650,000 settlement covers emergency treatment, surgical procedures, extended rehabilitation, lost wages, and the permanent limitations our client now manages. It holds both the ambulette driver and the transport company accountable for failing to operate a commercial medical vehicle safely in a pedestrian-heavy Queens neighborhood.

If you were struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian in Queens, our car accident attorneys have experience with commercial vehicle and pedestrian accident claims, and are ready to review your case.