[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/pedestrian-safety-still-an-important-issue\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/pedestrian-safety-still-an-important-issue\/","headline":"Pedestrian Safety Still an Important Issue","name":"Pedestrian Safety Still an Important Issue","description":"Tragedy struck a group of pedestrians on a Bronx sidewalk on October 6, when a police SUV responding to a reported car theft on Westchester Avenue collided with another car and careened toward a sidewalk, according to\u00a0NBC News. The police SUV struck a group of six pedestrians standing on the sidewalk, including a 5-year-old child. […]","datePublished":"2022-11-24","dateModified":"2025-10-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/#Person","name":"David Resnick & Associates, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"David Resnick & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","width":287,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Battle-of-Automobile-Versus-Pedestrian.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Battle-of-Automobile-Versus-Pedestrian.jpeg","height":339,"width":506},"url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/pedestrian-safety-still-an-important-issue\/","about":["Pedestrian Accidents"],"wordCount":492,"articleBody":"Tragedy struck a group of pedestrians on a Bronx sidewalk on October 6, when a police SUV responding to a reported car theft on Westchester Avenue collided with another car and careened toward a sidewalk, according to\u00a0NBC News. The police SUV struck a group of six pedestrians standing on the sidewalk, including a 5-year-old child. Several people were critically injured.This incident is a sad reminder of how often pedestrians are at risk of injury. The\u00a0New York pedestrian accident lawyers of David Resnick & Associates, P.C., review some critical information about pedestrian accidents, how to stay safe, and what to do if you are hit by a motor vehicle.How Pedestrian Accidents HappenPedestrian accidents are a major concern in New York, and hundreds of people are killed in our state each year in these accidents, according to the\u00a0New York State Department of Health. Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:Distracted drivingDistracted walkingFailure to yield the right-of-way to pedestriansAggressive drivingSpeedingFailure to check for pedestrians when making a turn or backing upPoor lightingWhat You Can Do to Stay SafeThe New York\u00a0Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee\u00a0urges pedestrians to:Use sidewalks whenever available.Obey traffic signals and traffic officers.Remember they have the right-of-way at\u00a0crosswalks\u00a0without traffic signals or officers.Look both ways before beginning to cross.Yield the right-of-way to vehicles if there are no crosswalks, signs, signals, or officers present.Refrain from walking on expressways or interstate highways.Remain vigilant when walking across or alongside a road, even when they have the right of way.Who Is Responsible for a Pedestrian Accident?The following parties may be responsible for a pedestrian accident:A negligent driver\u00a0\u2013 Often, a negligent driver is responsible for a pedestrian accident. Negligent behavior includes speeding, failing to yield to pedestrians, or driving while distracted.The vehicle\u2019s manufacturer\u00a0\u2013 The manufacturer could be responsible if a pedestrian accident occurs because of a vehicle defect.A government entity\u00a0\u2013 If a pedestrian accident occurs because of a problem with a crosswalk, traffic signal, poorly designed road, or lack of maintenance, the government responsible for the road may be liable.The pedestrian\u00a0\u2013 Pedestrians are also sometimes to blame for\u00a0traffic collisions. For example, a pedestrian who did not use a crosswalk and stepped into the road without checking for oncoming cars could be at fault for a resulting collision.Contact David Resnick & Associates, P.C., for Help with Your Pedestrian AccidentIf you were injured in a pedestrian accident, contact\u00a0David Resnick & Associates, P.C., immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and accident-related losses. However, pursuing compensation on your own can be difficult, especially while you are still healing. Let us help you demand the money you need to put your life back together. Contact us\u00a0today for a free consultation with a pedestrian accident lawyer in New York."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Pedestrian Safety Still an Important Issue","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/pedestrian-safety-still-an-important-issue\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]