Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian in New York can be deeply unsettling. Beyond the physical pain, many people experience immediate anxiety about something very practical: medical bills. One of the first questions that comes up is direct and overwhelming… “I don’t have car insurance… who is going to pay for all of […]
No-Fault Benefits for Pedestrians in New York: You Don’t Need to Own a Car Read More »
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in New York City, the incident is often described by drivers, insurers, and sometimes even police as “just an accident.” Something unfortunate, but unintentional. From a legal perspective, it’s much more complicated than that. In certain situations, New York City law treats a crosswalk collision between a
In 2024, New York City changed a long-standing traffic rule: crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk—commonly known as jaywalking—is no longer a criminal offense. For many New Yorkers, the change felt like official recognition of everyday reality: people cross streets practically, not always perfectly. But this legal shift has also created significant confusion,
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