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If a City of New York vehicle hit you while you were walking, you generally have to file a notice of claim with the NYC Comptroller within 90 days, and sue within one year and 90 days. The City can require you to testify under oath at a “50-h hearing” before you’re allowed to sue. … Read more
Cars, trucks and delivery vans stopped in bike lanes push cyclists into traffic, and NYC’s traffic rules generally prohibit stopping, standing or parking in a bike lane. New York requires cyclists to use a bike lane where one is provided, but the law lets you leave it when that’s reasonably necessary to avoid a hazard, … Read more
Most pedestrian crashes in NYC come down to driver behavior: failing to yield, speeding, distraction and large vehicles that can’t see people on foot. Since Sammy’s Law took effect in October 2024, New York City can lower speed limits to 20 mph on individual streets, and to 10 mph on streets being redesigned for safety. … Read more
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists remain the most exposed people on American roads. NHTSA counted 7,080 pedestrians, 1,103 bicyclists and 6,228 motorcyclists killed in 2024. In New York, a pedestrian or cyclist hit by a car can usually get no-fault benefits from the insurer of the vehicle that struck them. Motorcycle riders are generally left out … Read more
Yes. A pedestrian hit by a car in New York can claim no-fault benefits from the insurer of the vehicle that struck them, even if the pedestrian doesn’t own a car or carry auto insurance. No-fault pays medical bills and part of lost wages regardless of fault. Pain and suffering requires a claim against the … Read more
Many New York City pedestrian crashes happen in the crosswalk, when a driver turning left or right fails to yield to someone crossing with the signal. New York law gives a pedestrian with a WALK signal the right of way, and requires every driver to use due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. Being hit while … Read more
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