New York Jury Awards $20,000 in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision
A person was crossing the street when they were hit by a car making a left turn. The driver left the scene. The injured person had surgery for a fractured knee. The case proceeded against an entity responsible for accidents with unidentified drivers. The jury found for the injured person.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $20,000
- County
- Erie County, NY
- Resolved
- 2009
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Knee Injury
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Rights, Business negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $20,000 is below the median of $55,000 for knee injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $20,000 to $355,000, based on 41 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In November 2002, a pedestrian filed a lawsuit against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) in New York, alleging a hit-and-run vehicle struck him while he crossed a T-intersection. The plaintiff contended the vehicle made a left turn, collided with him, and then fled the scene. He claimed the incident resulted in a fractured right knee, which subsequently required arthroscopic surgery.
The lawsuit proceeded against MVAIC, the entity responsible for claims involving unidentified drivers in New York. The defendant disputed that the plaintiff’s alleged injuries were sustained in the collision. Evidence presented during the trial included an accident report, X-rays, and an MRI of the plaintiff's right knee. A jury ultimately found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded $20,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Erie County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2009, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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