There are many different causes of pedestrian accidents in Queens and throughout
New York City. Most often, these incidents result from negligence, typically on the
part of the driver involved in the crash. Examples of this include
distracted driving, speeding, running red lights or stop signs,
drunk driving, failing to yield the right of way, violating traffic laws, and more. Other common
causes of pedestrian accidents include poorly designed roadways, defective traffic
signals, and even pedestrian negligence.