# Pedestrian Accident Claims in NYC
> Crosswalk, sidewalk, turning-vehicle, and distracted-driver injuries — and the No-Fault coverage that can apply even though you were on foot.

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- URL: https://autoaccidentlawyersnyc.com/motor-vehicle/pedestrian-injuries/
- Updated: 2026-08-20T00:46:20+00:00

## About this page
Crosswalk, sidewalk, turning-vehicle, and distracted-driver injuries — and the No-Fault coverage that can apply even though you were on foot.

## Key facts
- Phone: (212) 555-0100
- Location: New York, New York
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## Page content
Pedestrians struck by vehicles tend to suffer the most serious injuries on the road, and they are rarely at fault. New York also lets an injured pedestrian tap No-Fault benefits through the insurance of the vehicle that hit them — an important protection that surprises many people who assume being on foot leaves them…
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## How New York law applies
- No-Fault follows you onto the street. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle can generally claim No-Fault benefits under that vehicle's policy for medical bills and…
- Drivers owe pedestrians a duty. Failing to yield in a crosswalk, turning into a walker, and distracted driving are frequent and strong bases for liability.
- Serious injuries open a separate claim. Because pedestrian injuries are often severe, the serious-injury threshold for a pain-and-suffering claim is frequently…

## Who may be responsible
Liability often reaches beyond the obvious. Depending on the facts, responsible parties can include:
- The driver and vehicle owner
- An employer if the driver was working
- A city agency for a dangerous crossing or signal
- A bus or commercial operator (with special rules if public)
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer in a defect case

## Deadlines that matter
Most New York injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the crash. But if a city bus, the MTA, or another public entity was involved, a Notice of Claim is generally due within 90 days and suit within one year and 90 days. Evidence fades fast, so earlier is always stronger.

## What to do now
- Get checked by a doctor right away, even if you feel “okay” — adrenaline hides injuries, and a gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer attacks.
- Open a No-Fault claim with your own auto insurer promptly; the application is generally due within 30 days of the crash.
- Photograph the vehicles, the street, traffic signals, and your injuries, and write down the police report number.
- Get names and numbers for every driver, passenger, and witness before anyone leaves.
- Keep a short daily note of pain, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs.

## Mistakes to avoid
A good case can be undercut in the first days. Watch for these:
- Giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement, or accepting a quick settlement, before you know what your claim is worth — early offers are usually…
- Posting about the crash, your injuries, or your activities on social media.
- Letting treatment lapse; insurers read missed appointments as proof you weren't really hurt.

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