What Is a Pedestrian Knockdown? How Common Are These Accidents in New York?

When people use the term “pedestrian knockdown,” it refers to a situation where someone walking is struck by a vehicle, typically a car, but it could also be a truck, motorcycle, or even a bicycle. Pedestrian knockdowns are usually very serious accidents because people on foot are unprotected. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, it often results in severe injuries, such as head trauma, broken bones, or herniated discs, due to the impact of the vehicle or the fall to the ground. Unfortunately, we also receive calls from people who have lost a loved one in such accidents. Our goal is to hold accountable those responsible for causing these accidents, whether it’s another driver or even a municipality that may have designed the roadway in a negligent manner.