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Pedestrian Accidents

Long Island Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Trial-ready representation for pedestrians struck by vehicles across Nassau County and Long Island, where a walker has no protection and injuries are often severe.

Serving Nassau County & Long Island · Office in Great Neck
Free Consultation · No Fee Unless We WinCall (516) 687-9763
$40M+
Recovered for clients*
15+ yrs
Trial litigation focus
360°
Litigation approach
Serious Injuries, No Protection

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle has nothing to absorb the impact, so these crashes frequently cause catastrophic or fatal injuries. Drivers and their insurers often try to shift blame onto the pedestrian — a tactic we’re prepared to counter.

Marks Law Group represents injured pedestrians and their families across Nassau County, Great Neck, and Long Island. Led by trial attorney Harris Marks, we build every case for trial and pursue the full compensation these serious injuries demand. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Cases We Handle

Long Island Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Cases We Handle

Crosswalk & Intersection Crashes

Pedestrians struck while crossing legally, with the right of way.

Failure-to-Yield Accidents

Drivers turning or entering a crosswalk without yielding.

Backover & Parking-Lot Crashes

Pedestrians hit by reversing or maneuvering vehicles.

Distracted-Driving Crashes

Drivers on phones who never see the pedestrian.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

We pursue uninsured-motorist coverage when a driver flees.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

Wrongful death claims for grieving families — see our wrongful death page.

New York Right of Way

Pedestrians Usually Have the Right of Way

Under New York law, drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and exercise due care to avoid hitting anyone on the road. When a driver fails that duty, they can be held liable. We use scene evidence, signal timing, and witness accounts to establish the driver’s fault and counter attempts to blame the pedestrian.

Crosswalk law · Signal timing · Witnesses
Why Marks Law Group

Advocates for Injured Pedestrians

Harris Marks personally leads each case through every phase — investigation, pleadings, depositions, discovery, and trial — using a 360° litigation approach built to negotiate from a position of strength.

Over his career, Harris Marks has recovered more than $40 million for injured clients.

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

We counter victim-blaming — proving the driver failed to yield.
Direct access — you work with the attorney handling your case.
No fee unless we win — free consultation and contingency representation.
Serving Nassau County, Great Neck & Long Island.
Common Questions

Pedestrian Accidents FAQ

Who pays if I’m hit by a car as a pedestrian?
In New York, the driver’s no-fault insurance typically covers initial medical costs, and you may have a claim against the at-fault driver for serious injuries. If the driver fled or was uninsured, other coverage may apply.
What if I was partly at fault?
New York uses comparative negligence, so you can still recover even if partly at fault, though your recovery may be reduced by your share. An attorney can assess how this applies.
What does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
We work on a contingency fee — no upfront cost and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Clients may be responsible for case-related expenses.
How long do I have to file in New York?
New York generally allows three years from the date of the accident, with shorter deadlines for claims involving government vehicles. Act promptly.

Hurt While Walking? Let’s Talk Today.

Get a free, no-obligation case review with a trial-ready attorney serving Nassau County and Long Island.

Request a Free Case ReviewCall (516) 687-9763