Pedestrian Accidents
Bronx Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
You had the light. You were in the crosswalk. The driver still did not stop. If a car hit you or your child in the Bronx, we handle the insurance fight — even if you have no insurance of your own, and even if the driver drove away.
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- Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
- We answer 24/7 — English and Spanish.
- Home and hospital visits available.
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Walking in the Bronx Should Not Be Dangerous
The Bronx moves on foot. We walk to the train, to the bodega, to school, to church. Our streets are some of the densest in the country — and some of the most dangerous to cross. Kids get hit near schools and playgrounds. Elders get hit in crosswalks they had every right to use. Drivers turn into crosswalks without looking, run red lights, and speed down streets where families live. And far too often, the driver just keeps going.
When a car hits a person, there is no fender to absorb the blow. The injuries are to your body: broken bones, head trauma, spine damage, long recoveries. Then come the hospital bills and the missed work — and most people have no idea who is supposed to pay, especially if they do not own a car or the driver fled the scene.
Here is the truth: New York law protects you better than you think. The Law Offices of Evan W. Kohn has spent more than 35 years making that law work for injured Bronx residents, from our office at 2000 White Plains Road. From the Bronx, for the Bronx. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win.
Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle
If a car, truck, van, or bus hit you or someone you love while walking, we can help. We handle:
Crosswalk Accidents
You had the walk signal and the right of way — the driver had a duty to yield. Crosswalk cases are among the strongest pedestrian cases, and we build them with camera footage, witnesses, and the police report.
Hit-and-Run Crashes
The driver fled and nobody got the plate. Most people think that means no case. It does not — New York created a special fund called MVAIC for exactly this situation, and we file those claims all the time.
Turning-Driver Accidents
A huge share of Bronx pedestrian crashes happen when a driver turns left or right into a crosswalk while people are still in it. The law is clear: people walking with the signal have the right of way.
Children Hit by Cars
Kids get hit near schools, playgrounds, and on residential blocks where drivers go too fast. The law expects drivers to use extra care around children. These cases need a gentle hand and a serious lawyer.
Elderly Pedestrians
Older neighbors need more time to cross, and the law does not punish them for it. When an impatient or distracted driver hits an older person, the injuries are often severe — and so is the case we build.
Sidewalk, Parking Lot & Driveway Accidents
Cars backing out of driveways, cutting across sidewalks, or rolling through parking lots hit people every day. You do not have to be in the street for the driver to be responsible.
How it works
What We Do on a Pedestrian Case
From the first call, we take the weight off your shoulders. Here is how it works:
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We investigate the crash
We move fast to get the police report, find street and store camera footage, talk to witnesses, and identify the driver — or start the hit-and-run process if the driver fled.
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We get your bills paid
We file your no-fault claim under the driver's insurance — or your MVAIC claim if there is no insured driver — so your medical bills and lost wages start getting covered.
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We build your injury case
Beyond the bills, you may be owed money for your pain, your recovery, and how the injury changed your life. We gather the medical proof and build that case properly.
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We negotiate — and litigate if needed
We push the insurance company to pay what is fair. Most cases settle. If they will not be fair, we take them to court.
After Being Hit
What to Do If a Car Hits You
- Call 911 and make sure the police come and write a report. If the driver fled, report it to the police within 24 hours — this protects your right to a hit-and-run claim.
- Get medical care the same day, even if you think you are okay. Head and internal injuries can hide at first.
- If you can, get the driver's name, insurance, and plate number — and photos of the car, the crosswalk, and the signal.
- Ask anyone who saw it for their name and phone number.
- Do not accept cash at the scene and do not tell the driver or any insurance adjuster "I'm fine."
- Keep every hospital paper, receipt, and missed-work record.
- Call us before you talk to any insurance company. The consultation is free and we are available 24/7.
Your Rights as a Pedestrian in New York
You have the right of way in the crosswalk. New York law requires drivers to yield to people in a crosswalk — including drivers who are turning. A green light for the driver is not permission to drive through people who are still crossing. When a driver fails to yield, that is negligence.
You do not need a car or insurance of your own. This surprises almost everyone: in New York, a pedestrian hit by a car is covered by the driver's no-fault insurance. That policy pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages — up to $50,000 — even if you have never owned a car and have no insurance at all. You do not have to prove the crash was the driver's fault to get these benefits. But the claim generally must be filed within 30 days, so call quickly.
Hit-and-run victims can still recover — through MVAIC. Many people think that if the driver got away, the case is over. It is not. New York created the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, or MVAIC — a special fund that pays people hurt by hit-and-run or uninsured drivers. It can cover medical bills, lost wages, and compensation for your injuries. The catch is the deadlines: the crash must be reported to police within 24 hours, and the MVAIC claim must be filed quickly. Most people have never heard of MVAIC. We handle these claims regularly and can file yours.
The big deadlines. Beyond no-fault, a lawsuit against the driver for serious injuries generally must be filed within 3 years, and a wrongful death case within 2 years. Even if you were partly at fault — say you crossed mid-block — New York law still lets you recover; your share of fault just reduces the amount. Do not decide you have no case before talking to a lawyer. The call costs nothing.
Pedestrian Accident Questions, Answered
I do not own a car and have no insurance. Who pays my medical bills?
The driver drove away and was never caught. Can I still recover money?
I was not in the crosswalk when the car hit me. Do I still have a case?
My child was hit by a car. What should I do?
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In their words
What Bronx Neighbors Say About Us
Real Google reviews from real clients — 146 reviews, 5.0 stars.
Mr. Kohn was absolutely phenomenal in making sure I get the most out of my case. He made sure all of my injuries were taken care of first and foremost. If you want a hefty sum of cash, have some patience and trust him. Thank you and to everyone at your office for your help !
I highly recommend Evan kohn, very professional and friendly staff, they settled my case, I got twice of the money that the insurance was trying to settle with me for.
This was the most carefree situation. The office was very supportive. I had a public balance with another entity and the lawyer handled it while negotiating a final payment of substantially less than what was being asked of me. Thank guys you all are awesome.
Mr.Kohn and his team took very amazing care of me during a time of a traumatic event. I would definitely recommend his care if you were in a vehicle accident. Mr.Kohn and staff are respectful, caring and virtuous! Thank you for your services!!
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Hit by a Car? You Have More Rights Than You Think.
Even with no insurance of your own. Even if the driver fled. The consultation is free, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we make home and hospital visits. We speak English, Spanish, Bengali, Greek, and Albanian. No fee unless we win.