What we handle
Pedestrians have no protection when a car hits them. Fractures, head injuries and spinal injuries are common, and recovery can take months or years. Evan Goldberg has long advocated for pedestrian safety and against distracted driving, and he represents pedestrians across Rockland County, Westchester and New York City.
Where pedestrian accidents happen
- Crosswalks and intersections, especially drivers turning left or right on red
- Busy corridors like Route 59 in Spring Valley and Nanuet
- Parking lots, including shopping centers and the Palisades Center area
- Driveways and backing vehicles
- Bus stops and school zones
Your rights as a pedestrian
- No-fault coverage from the vehicle that hit you usually pays medical bills and some lost wages.
- If your injury meets the serious injury threshold, you can sue the driver for pain and suffering.
- Hit-and-run victims and people hit by uninsured drivers may have claims through their own policy or MVAIC.
We also handle car accidents, truck accidents and wrongful death claims. Watch Evan discuss auto accidents, distracted driving and pedestrians.
Serving clients across Rockland County — see our Rockland County personal injury lawyer page.
FAQ
You may still recover. Fault is shared under comparative negligence, and drivers must still use due care.
Generally three years for the lawsuit, but only 30 days for the no-fault application, and 90 days for a notice of claim if a city or town vehicle hit you.
Talk to Evan about your case.
Free, confidential consultation. Home and hospital visits available.
More practice areas
Other cases we handle
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries in Spring Valley, Rockland County, and New York City — protecting injured workers' rights.
Car & Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare collisions.
Construction Accidents
NY Labor Law §240 and §241 scaffold, ladder, and site-injury claims.
Undocumented Worker Injuries
Immigration status does not matter. Undocumented workers have the same right to full compensation under New York Labor Law.
Slip, Trip & Fall
Snow and ice, broken stairs, defective sidewalks, and wet floors.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, falls, malnutrition, medication errors, physical and emotional abuse.