HOW TO
PROVE LIABILITY

To hold the at-fault party responsible for your pedestrian accident, you'll generally need to prove their negligence caused your injuries. 

Here’s how we build a strong case:

Duty of Care: Drivers, property owners, and government entities owe pedestrians a duty of reasonable care.

Breach of Duty: This duty is often broken when a driver fails to yield at a crosswalk, runs a red light or stop sign, drives distracted, speeds, or flees the scene.

Causation: Their negligence directly caused the accident & your injuries.

Damages: You suffered losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain & suffering.

New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so even if you were partially at fault — for example, crossing outside a marked crosswalk — you may still be entitled to recover damages. Liability may also extend beyond the driver to a vehicle owner, an employer, or a government entity if a city vehicle was involved.

Injuries change your life, but you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Shulman & Hill provides guidance, support, and relentless representation to help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally. Contact Shulman & Hill as soon as possible to request your free consultation.