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When you hire Passalacqua & Associates, LLC, you’re hiring a team of Syracuse pedestrian accident attorneys who will take a vested interest in your case. Our number one priority is securing top financial results for our injured clients.
We have a proven track record of winning for our clients when it matters most. Our attorneys bring over 50 years of combined experience to the table, and we’ve recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims and their families.
Your case and your compensation award matter to us. Our Syracuse personal injury lawyers will do everything possible to help you get back on your feet again. Contact us today for your free consultation.
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports state-by-state data on pedestrian accidents each year. At least 7,148 pedestrians were hit by cars and killed nationwide in 2024. According to preliminary GHSA data, 307 pedestrian fatalities occurred in New York in 2024.
Most pedestrian accidents aren’t fatal, but they do tend to produce serious injuries. According to the New York State Department of Health, about 15,000 pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents in New York each year. Roughly 3,000 of those injuries are serious enough to require hospitalization.
Together, these statistics underscore the significant and ongoing risk pedestrian accidents pose in New York, highlighting the importance of safety measures and legal protections for those affected.
It’s only natural to question what your pedestrian accident claim may be worth after a serious injury. However, full compensation isn’t guaranteed, which makes it essential to pursue the maximum recovery available for your losses.
Some primary factors that will impact the value of your personal injury case include:
The value of personal injury claims vary depending entirely on the facts. Our team must evaluate the unique facts of your case before we can accurately estimate your case value.
If you prove someone else caused your injuries, you can pursue damages. “Damages” is a legal term that describes the losses caused by the accident.
Nearly all accidents result in economic damages, or financial expenses, including:
Serious injuries also take a significant non-financial toll. You can pursue compensation for your personal losses.
Examples of non-economic damages in New York include:
Punitive damages are relatively rare in New York. To recover them, a victim must show that the defendant acted intentionally or with reckless disregard for others’ safety. Unlike other forms of compensation, punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer rather than compensate the victim.
Yes, as long as someone else also shared some blame. New York follows a pure comparative negligence law. When victims are assigned a percentage of fault, their compensation award is reduced by that percentage.
For example, say the defense claims you were distracted by your phone, so you were partly responsible. If they can prove it, and your percentage of fault is found to be 30%, you can only take home 70% of your damages.
The key is, can they prove it? Insurance companies routinely blame victims for accidents they didn’t cause. Our lawyers are ready for this tactic. We’re prepared to fight back and minimize the impact of the New York shared fault law.
Our team at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC takes cases on contingency. With a contingency fee arrangement, clients don’t pay upfront costs. Your attorneys’ fees are deducted directly from your settlement or verdict.
That means you’ll never be stuck with a bill if your attorney fails to recover compensation in your case. Your attorney’s fees depend entirely on their level of success.
Unfortunately, pedestrians tend to suffer serious injuries when they’re hit by a car. You have no protection as a pedestrian. Even a relatively low-speed impact can leave you struggling with serious consequences.
Our law firm handles all types of injury claims, including those where victims suffer:
Serious injury and fatal injury cases are always difficult. We have the skills to help you through this difficult time. We’ll stand by your side throughout the entire process.
Driver error is the leading cause of pedestrian accidents. Sadly, most of these devastating accidents could have been prevented.
Some of the most common causes of car accidents involving pedestrians include:
The first thing our team will do is launch an independent investigation into the accident. We’ll identify all parties who share blame for the accident. Once we know who was responsible, we’ll have the tools to identify all possible sources of compensation.
As the victim, it’s your burden to establish liability. The legal theory involved in most personal injury cases is negligence.
Someone is negligent if you can prove that they:
Proving liability can be a complex endeavor. Our attorneys have the skills, experience, and resources to collect the evidence you need to prove someone else caused your injuries.
After an accident in New York state, the statute of limitations begins to run immediately. Accident victims generally have just three years to file a personal injury lawsuit.
You must file a lawsuit before the three-year deadline. If you wait longer, your case will be dismissed, and you’ll no longer be able to sue for damages.
You don’t have to struggle with the aftermath of a serious accident alone. Our team at Passalacqua & Associates, LLC will stand by your side and protect your interests at all stages of the legal process. Contact us today to learn how an experienced Syracuse pedestrian accident attorney can help.
Passalacqua & Associates, LLC provides legal representation for individuals facing personal injuries and criminal charges. Our attorneys offer compassionate guidance and aggressive strategies, and we’re committed to achieving the best possible outcomes. We’ll protect your rights and navigate legal complexities on your behalf.
Passalacqua & Associates, LLC proudly serves clients in Utica, Syracuse, and the surrounding upstate New York communities. We are dedicated to providing accessible and effective legal services to those in need of experienced personal injury and criminal defense representation within these regions.