Garden City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Garden City Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Ready to Guide Your Claim

A sudden pedestrian crash along Franklin Avenue, Stewart Avenue, or near the Garden City LIRR station can turn your daily routine into a crisis of severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and endless stress. When a negligent driver strikes you while walking, consulting an experienced Garden City personal injury lawyer can help you protect your rights and pursue fair compensation.

Insurance adjusters may attempt to downplay pedestrian injuries or shift fault onto the victim. At Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, our attorneys step in immediately to preserve critical evidence, counter insurer tactics, and negotiate on your behalf. Working alongside a dedicated Garden City pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm means your case receives the focused, aggressive representation it requires across Nassau County.

Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation so we can begin building your claim.

Pedestrian Accident Cases Our Garden City Attorneys Handle

A pedestrian accident lawyer at our firm handles claims arising from almost any way a driver can hurt someone on foot. The injuries and the insurance fights look different depending on how the crash happened, so we tailor the evidence we gather to the type of case, including: 

• Crosswalk collisions where a driver failed to yield
• Hit-and-run accidents where the driver left the scene
• Parking lot and driveway accidents involving backing vehicles
• Left-turn and right-turn collisions at intersections
• School zone and bus stop accidents
• Construction zone accidents involving work vehicles or equipment

Each of these cases turns on proving the driver had a duty to see you and failed to act on it. Gathering evidence early can be crucial to protecting your claim. 

What a Garden City Pedestrian Accident Claim Is Worth Under New York Law?

Pedestrians rarely walk away from a collision with a vehicle unhurt. Broken legs, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries are common, and healing often stretches well past the point where a driver’s insurance company stops wanting to pay.

Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1151, a driver must yield to a pedestrian crossing within a marked or unmarked crosswalk when there’s no working traffic signal, and failing to do that is negligence. Fault allocation has also changed recently.

For motor vehicle injury lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026, including claims by pedestrians struck by a car or truck, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 1411 now bars recovery entirely if your share of the blame is greater than the fault of the person you’re suing, or greater than the combined fault of the people you’re suing.

Before this change, a pedestrian who shared some fault still recovered a reduced amount no matter how high that percentage climbed. That makes it more important than ever to have someone building the fault argument on your side from the start, since the insurance company will try to shift as much blame onto you as it can.

Verdicts and Settlements for Pedestrians Hit by Negligent Drivers

Our firm has recovered over $700 million for injury victims, earning recognition in the New York Law Journal Verdicts Hall of Fame. 

Adam D. Cahn secured a $4.8 million settlement for a New York City resident who suffered multiple leg, pelvic, and abdominal injuries after being struck and dragged by a car exiting a garage. In a separate wrongful death case, he reached a $5.5 million settlement for the family of a tourist who was struck and killed by a dump truck. Both cases involved pedestrians hurt or killed by vehicles whose drivers failed to see them in time. 

Every pedestrian accident case depends on its unique facts and circumstances. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer in Garden City?

Our firm works on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing upfront. We get paid attorney’s fees only if we recover money for you, and the consultation to review your case is free.

What if the driver who hit me fled the scene?

Hit-and-run cases are still worth pursuing. Your own auto policy may provide uninsured motorist coverage, and police reports, traffic cameras, and nearby businesses often capture evidence that identifies the driver before it’s lost.

Where would my lawsuit be filed if the driver lives in Nassau County?

Most pedestrian accident lawsuits against a Nassau County driver are filed in the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola, just north of Garden City. 

What if I was hit by a government vehicle, like a sanitation truck or a municipal bus?

Claims against a city, county, or other government agency generally require a formal notice filed within a short window, often just 90 days from the accident. Missing that window can end your claim before it starts, so quick action matters here more than in a claim against a private driver.

What compensation can I recover after being hit as a pedestrian?

You may be able to recover your medical bills, lost wages, future medical care, and compensation for pain and suffering. The exact amount depends on the severity of your injuries and how clearly the driver’s fault can be shown.

Do I still have a case if there were no witnesses or video footage?

Often, yes. We work to gather video evidence before it gets erased, document the accident scene before conditions change, and build a medical evidence record that connects your injuries to the crash, even when eyewitnesses are hard to find. 

Why Garden City Families Choose Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys When It Matters Most

A pedestrian accident claim moves fast on the insurance side, and the window to protect your rights starts closing immediately.

Our Garden City pedestrian injury lawyers bring in accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and life-care planners at the right point in your case to document the actual cost of your injury, not just the first hospital bill. There’s no upfront cost to find out where you stand.

Contact Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss today to schedule a free consultation about your pedestrian accident claim.