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New York City Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
New York City has a lot of pedestrian traffic. Unfortunately, many motor vehicle drivers forget to stay alert for people crossing the streets of the City. If you have been struck by a negligent driver while walking, a New York City pedestrian accident lawyer can help you understand your rights.
You owe it to yourself to be represented by a law firm that has the determination and resources to handle whatever may come up in your case. The personal injury attorneys at The Perecman Firm are ready to assist you.
Reach out to The Perecman Firm today for a free initial consultation. We will help you understand the legal options available to you.
Our Personal Injury Law Firm Helps Pedestrian Accident Victims
Pursuing compensation following a pedestrian accident in New York City can take a lot of time and energy—time you may not have while you are focused on recovering from your injuries. Pedestrian accident cases often involve complex legal recourse and compensation options that require experienced legal representation. Our New York pedestrian accident lawyers can handle the dealings with the insurance companies while you focus on your health and recovery. But how do you decide which NYC pedestrian accident law firm is right for you?
Consider the following facts about Perecman Firm PLLC:
- Our firm has a proven track record of success in catastrophic accident cases and has recovered more than half a billion dollars for our clients.
- We have been representing injured people across the New York City area for more than 40 years and have represented clients in cases that have reshaped the law to better protect the rights of accident victims.
- Our legal team includes highly experienced trial attorneys, many of whom have decades in the courtroom.
- Our firm is known as a leader in the field of personal injury law. Many attorneys refer their most difficult catastrophic injury cases to us.
- Our top priority is serving our clients’ interests. We are prepared to handle all the details of each client’s case so that they can focus on their physical and emotional recovery.
What Injured Pedestrians Need to Know About Insurance Coverage
A pedestrian who has been struck by a car in New York City should initially file a claim against the car’s Personal Injury Protection no-fault policy. Pedestrian accident claims must be filed within the statute of limitations, and you have 30 days from the date of the accident to file an application for no-fault benefits with the insurance company. The no-fault PIP policy should pay your medical expenses and lost wages up to the policy’s limits.
If you are injured as a pedestrian and you also own an automobile, you should submit a no-fault application to your insurance carrier. You may have excess PIP benefits beyond those provided by the at-fault driver’s no-fault policy.
Under the law in New York, you might also be able to bring a separate personal injury action if your injuries are “serious,” as defined under the Insurance Law. This is a separate claim from the claim for no-fault benefits.
In considering your auto insurance coverage, please note that your insurance coverage may include:
- Personal injury protection: In New York, all auto insurance policies are required to provide at least $50,000 in PIP (a.k.a. “no fault”) coverage. Policyholders can purchase higher amounts of coverage. PIP provides compensation for medical expenses and lost wages incurred due to injuries sustained in an accident involving a motor vehicle. In the case of pedestrian accidents, the initial PIP claim is submitted to the insurance of the vehicle involved in the crash.
- Uninsured motorist coverage: New York also requires auto insurers to include at least $25,000 of uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage. With UM coverage, your insurance company steps in to compensate you after an accident when an at-fault driver does not have adequate liability insurance or when a hit-and-run driver flees from the accident scene and cannot be located.
- Auto Liability Insurance: If your pedestrian accident injuries qualify as “serious” under New York law, you may file a claim against the at-fault driver’s auto liability coverage and sue the at-fault driver if necessary.
