Pedestrian Accident Blog

Under New York law, a driver is sometimes obligated to yield the right of way to pedestrians.  Pedestrians who are injured when a driver fails to yield the right of […]

Motorists and pedestrians are expected to exercise reasonable care while navigating New York roadways and parking areas. Failure to uphold this standard of care can result in a finding of […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State.   The new law requires new motorists in New […]

Pedestrians are vulnerable on our roadways. In New York, drivers have certain responsibilities to others on the road, including to always exercise caution around pedestrians and yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing a designated crosswalk.   Even though drivers […]

Often, when considering right of way, you hear, “pedestrians always have the right of way.” There are many situations under which pedestrians have the right of way, including cases in […]

If you are ever involved in a New York City pedestrian accident, you are instantly put into a very complicated situation. It is a very delicate situation that requires the […]

Being a pedestrian in Long Island can sometimes be a dangerous situation. The busy streets of Long Island offer passage for many different types of vehicles, and sometimes vehicles can […]

Being a pedestrian involved in a traffic accident with a vehicle can be a terrifying experience. If you are lucky enough to walk away from such an accident, you probably […]

Be Seen at All Times Some pedestrian accidents that happen along Long Island roads are the result of careless drivers who exceed the speed limit and do not pay attention […]