05/29/2026
Jaywalking does not automatically end a pedestrian accident claim in New York.
Under pure comparative negligence, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault but not eliminated.
The driver still has a legal obligation to watch for pedestrians regardless of where you were crossing.
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in NYC, schedule a free case review to get the next steps in your claim:
https://smpl.is/ajikt