$800,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement in New York

A pedestrian crossing a New York street was struck by a driver who failed to yield — the impact fractured the leg and wrist, requiring two surgeries and months of rehabilitation.

Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle in New York

Our client was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk with the walk signal when a turning vehicle struck them at the knee and hip. The driver, focused on merging into traffic, never looked toward the crosswalk before initiating the turn. The impact threw our client onto the hood and then to the pavement, fracturing the tibia and the left wrist on impact with the ground.

Both fractures required surgical fixation — an intramedullary rod for the tibia and plate-and-screw fixation for the wrist. Post-surgical recovery included three months of non-weight-bearing status followed by extensive physical therapy to restore mobility and wrist function.

Establishing Driver Liability for a Pedestrian Knockdown

The driver claimed our client "came out of nowhere" and was not in the crosswalk at the time of impact. Our attorneys obtained footage from a nearby security camera that showed our client clearly within the crosswalk lines and walking with the signal. We also retained an accident reconstruction expert who used the vehicle damage pattern to confirm the point of impact was squarely within the marked crossing zone.

"When a driver turns into a crosswalk without looking and strikes a pedestrian who has the signal, there is no defense. The security footage confirmed what our client told us from the beginning — they were exactly where they were supposed to be." — Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner

$800,000 Recovery for a New York Pedestrian Accident

This $800,000 settlement covers two surgeries, months of immobilization and therapy, lost wages during recovery, and the ongoing limitations our client experiences with walking and wrist dexterity. It holds the driver accountable for failing to yield to a lawful pedestrian.

If you were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, our pedestrian accident lawyers have recovered millions for pedestrians injured by negligent drivers, and are ready to review your claim.