Manhattan Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Over 40 years of experience representing Manhattan pedestrians injured by negligent drivers throughout New York County. Free consultation.
Experienced Pedestrian Accident Representation in Manhattan
Manhattan has the highest pedestrian traffic density in the United States, with over 1.6 million residents and 60+ million annual tourists creating extraordinary foot traffic. Dangerous intersections like 42nd Street & Broadway (Times Square), 14th Street & Union Square, 34th Street & 7th Avenue, and 59th Street & Columbus Circle see thousands of pedestrian accidents each year.
When you're struck by a negligent driver in Manhattan, you need attorneys who understand New York County Supreme Court and can navigate Manhattan's unique urban challenges effectively.
At Licatesi Law Group, we have over 40 years of experience representing Manhattan pedestrian accident victims. We're familiar with every Manhattan neighborhood from the Financial District to Inwood, understand Vision Zero initiatives targeting dangerous Manhattan intersections, and know how to maximize recovery in New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street.
Our attorneys work closely with Manhattan's three Level I Trauma Centers - NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Bellevue Hospital Center - to ensure you receive world-class medical care and thorough documentation for your case.
Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians in Manhattan
Manhattan pedestrian accidents frequently occur at these extremely dangerous intersections:
- 42nd Street & Broadway (Times Square - 300,000+ daily pedestrians)
- 14th Street & Union Square (major subway transfer point)
- Houston Street & Lafayette Street (high-speed traffic)
- 34th Street & 7th Avenue (Penn Station area)
- 59th Street & Columbus Circle (complex multi-lane circle)
- Canal Street & Broadway (Chinatown - heavy pedestrian density)
- 23rd Street & Park Avenue (Flatiron District)
Major Manhattan Hospitals Treating Pedestrian Accident Injuries
We represent Manhattan pedestrian accident victims who received treatment at:
- NYU Langone Health (Level I Trauma Center)
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center (Level I Trauma Center)
- Bellevue Hospital Center (Level I Trauma Center)
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Pedestrian Accident Case Results
Pedestrian accident sustaining right displaced zygoma fracture post trauma with significant displacement; right alveoli and palatal fracture with malocclusion; right orbital and ethmoid fractures with enophthalmos.
Plaintiff was pedestrian struck by van resulting in multiple fractures requiring several surgeries.
Plaintiff pedestrian struck by defendant bicyclist traveling wrong way on one-way street
What matters after a Manhattan pedestrian accident
Manhattan pedestrian claims usually turn on fast proof: where the person was walking, what the driver could see, whether traffic controls were ignored, and how the injuries show up in the medical record.
The street record
Crosswalk timing, turn lanes, bike lanes, construction zones, bus stops, delivery zones, traffic cameras, police reports, and nearby storefront video can decide liability.
Medical proof
ER records, imaging, orthopedic and neurology visits, surgery notes, therapy records, and work restrictions help connect the crash to the claimed injuries.
Deadline and defendant issues
Most injury lawsuits have a three-year limit, but a city, MTA, NYCHA, or other public-entity claim may require a 90-day Notice of Claim.
Evidence to collect before Manhattan video disappears
- NYPD crash report, precinct information, EMS records, driver details, plate number, and insurance information.
- Photos of the crosswalk, signal, vehicle position, debris, skid marks, weather, lighting, and any construction or obstruction.
- Video from storefronts, residential buildings, buses, taxis, rideshares, delivery vehicles, or nearby traffic cameras.
- Hospital records from Bellevue, NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Lenox Hill, or later providers.
- No-fault filings, wage loss, disability notes, treatment gaps, and future-care recommendations.
- Notice-of-claim facts if the crash involved a public vehicle, defective street condition, or government property.
Manhattan Pedestrian Accident FAQs
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Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Manhattan pedestrian accident lawyers represent clients throughout all of New York County, including: