Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Queens, NY

Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers has over 100 combined years of experience representing injured New Yorkers. Our Queens, NY pedestrian accident lawyer holds negligent drivers accountable and fights for the compensation pedestrian victims need to recover. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win.

Why Choose Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers for Pedestrian Accident Cases in Queens, NY?

Attorneys Who Understand Pedestrian Injury Claims

Attorney Ivan Rodriguez has spent 25 years representing pedestrians struck by vehicles across New York City. He understands how to reconstruct an intersection accident, obtain traffic camera footage, and prove that a driver failed to yield the right of way. Pedestrian accident cases in Queens often involve complex questions about crosswalk signals, turning vehicles, and driver distraction. Ivan has the litigation record to handle each of those scenarios.

Laura Rosenberg has practiced personal injury law in New York and New Jersey since 2001. She is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association, and is admitted to both State and Federal Courts. Laura has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2019 through 2026, a recognition given to fewer than 5% of attorneys in the country.

Results That Reflect Our Commitment

Our Queens, NY personal injury attorney has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients through settlements, jury verdicts, and arbitration awards. Among those results: a $250,000 jury verdict after a three-day trial for a woman who was struck by a car while crossing the street and sustained a fractured arm and back injuries, a $275,000 settlement for an undocumented immigrant who was hit by a vehicle while riding a bike and suffered a head injury, and a $100,000 recovery for a pedestrian knocked down by a mini school bus. These results show what a Queens pedestrian accident attorney can accomplish when the evidence is properly preserved and the case is aggressively pursued.

No Fee Unless We Recover For You

We handle every pedestrian accident case on a contingency fee basis. There is no retainer and no hourly charge. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. That arrangement allows anyone who has been struck by a vehicle in Queens, NY to get the legal representation they need without worrying about upfront costs.

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“This was a great experience. From the beginning they worked on my case with extreme care for our well being. The staff is very professional and did a great job . This was my first accident and I could not have picked a better law firm. Thanks . Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers. For a wonderful experience.” — Roderick Copeland

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Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Queens

Queens is one of the most dangerous boroughs in New York City for pedestrians. High-traffic corridors like Queens Boulevard, Northern Boulevard, and Roosevelt Avenue see thousands of vehicles and foot traffic every day. We represent pedestrians who have been struck by any type of motor vehicle, in any circumstances.

• Crosswalk collisions. Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks violate New York law. These crashes often cause brain injuries and spinal cord damage from the force of impact.
• Hit and run accidents. When a driver leaves the scene, victims can still recover compensation through uninsured motorist coverage and other legal avenues. We handle hit and run cases and work with law enforcement to identify the responsible driver.
• Car accidents. Pedestrians struck by passenger vehicles often face delayed-onset injuries that don’t show symptoms until days after the collision.
• Truck accidents. Commercial trucks making deliveries throughout Queens create severe blind spot dangers for pedestrians, particularly during turns at intersections.
• Bicycle accidents. Cyclists and pedestrians often share the same vulnerability on Queens streets. We represent both when a motor vehicle is at fault.
• Rideshare vehicle strikes. Pedestrians hit by Uber or Lyft drivers face additional insurance layers that require a specific claims approach.

If your pedestrian accident involved a different scenario, our Queens, NY personal injury lawyers can evaluate your claim at no cost.

New York Legal Requirements for Pedestrian Accident Cases

New York law gives pedestrians the right of way in crosswalks. Under Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1151, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when traffic signals are not in place or not operating. Drivers who fail to slow down or stop violate this statute, and that violation is strong evidence of negligence in a personal injury lawsuit.

New York’s no-fault insurance system covers your initial medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. But no-fault does not pay for pain and suffering. To recover those damages, you must prove your injuries meet the “serious injury” threshold under Insurance Law § 5102. That includes fractures, significant disfigurement, permanent limitation of a body function, and injuries preventing you from performing daily activities for 90 of the 180 days following the accident.

New York applies pure comparative negligence under CPLR § 1411. If you were partially at fault for the accident, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility but never eliminated entirely. Insurance companies regularly argue that a pedestrian was jaywalking or distracted by a phone to shift blame. We counter those arguments with accident evidence and witness testimony.

The statute of limitations for pedestrian accident claims in New York is three years from the date of injury. If you were hit on a city-owned road or sidewalk, a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days. We’re familiar with pedestrian rights in NYC and the deadlines that apply.

What Damages Are Recoverable in a Queens Pedestrian Accident?

Pedestrian accidents tend to produce more severe injuries than car-to-car collisions. The human body absorbs the full force of impact without any vehicle structure to absorb energy. That severity is reflected in the damages available.

Economic damages reimburse you for every financial cost caused by the accident. Emergency room treatment, hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy, and ongoing medical care are all included. So is lost income from time you could not work and any permanent reduction in your ability to earn. Thorough documentation of your injuries and expenses from day one is critical to maximizing this part of your claim.

Non-economic damages compensate for the suffering that doesn’t have a price tag. Chronic pain, emotional trauma, loss of independence, and the inability to enjoy activities you once loved are all recoverable. These damages often represent the largest portion of a pedestrian accident settlement. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Queens knows how to quantify and present this evidence convincingly.

Punitive damages may be available if the driver’s conduct was especially reckless. Drunk driving, excessive speeding, or fleeing the scene after hitting a pedestrian could all support a punitive damages claim.

Adjusters regularly undervalue pedestrian claims by arguing that the victim was outside a crosswalk, wearing dark clothing, or not paying attention. We challenge every one of those defenses with evidence.

Contact Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or a family member was hit by a vehicle in Queens, NY, the clock is already running on critical evidence. Traffic camera footage, 911 call recordings, and witness memories all fade or disappear with time. The sooner you contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Queens, the stronger your case will be.

We offer free consultations and charge no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation today.