What should you know about pedestrian accidents in New York?
New York City has some of the heaviest foot traffic in the world, and turning vehicles at busy intersections are a frequent danger. Cabs, delivery vehicles and buses all share the streets with pedestrians.
New York tip: If a city bus or city vehicle was involved, a notice of claim may be due within about 90 days.
Who may be responsible for a pedestrian accident in New York?
The driver is usually the main responsible party, but property owners and agencies can share responsibility. In New York, that can include the driver, the driver's employer, a property owner — depending on who caused the crash.
Under New York's pure comparative fault rule, a share of blame for the pedestrian accident lowers what you can recover but never bars the claim outright. Read New York car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian accident claim in New York?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the pedestrian accident. Claims involving New York cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.