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Child Hurt in Rockland Pedestrian Crashes

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Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.

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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2026

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Two pedestrians in Rockland County were injured within days of each other this spring, and one of them was a child. Cases like these often leave families uncertain about what comes next, particularly when police close the file quickly. Understanding how a civil claim differs from a police investigation is a useful starting point.

What Ramapo Police Reported

The Town of Ramapo police described two separate incidents. A girl was struck by a car while walking in the village of Kaser. A few days later, another pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Monsey.

Both suffered minor injuries. Police said no charges were filed against the drivers in either case, according to News 12 Westchester.

Why No Charges Does Not End the Matter

A driver can avoid a ticket and still be financially responsible for the harm they caused.

Traffic enforcement and civil liability answer different questions. Enforcement asks whether a specific statute was violated. A civil claim asks whether the driver failed to act with reasonable care, and it is decided by a lower standard of proof. Those two answers often diverge.

New York also applies pure comparative negligence, meaning a pedestrian’s own conduct reduces recovery but does not bar it. And because the state uses no-fault coverage, the driver’s policy typically pays initial medical bills regardless of who caused the collision.

If you are weighing your options, a Rockland County, NY pedestrian accident lawyer families trust can review the police report and explain what the record actually supports.

Steps That Protect a Claim

Evidence disappears faster than most people expect. A few practical measures help:

Request a copy of the police accident report once it becomes available
Photograph the crossing, signals, sightlines, and any visible damage
Follow through on medical care, even for injuries described as minor
Write down the names of witnesses and nearby businesses with cameras
Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before speaking with counsel

Injuries to Children Deserve Closer Review

Children are harder to see and less able to judge vehicle speed. Symptoms in young pedestrians can also surface days later, well after an initial evaluation described the injuries as slight. New York’s filing deadlines work differently for minors, which is one reason parents should not assume a delayed diagnosis has cost them anything.

The New York State Department of Health reports that more than 14,000 pedestrians were injured and over 300 were killed in motor vehicle crashes on state roadways in 2024, with distracted driving and failure to yield among the leading causes.

If you or your child was struck while walking anywhere in Rockland County, the pedestrian accident attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. can review what happened and outline your options. Contact KGG Law to discuss your situation.

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Child Hurt in Rockland Pedestrian Crashes

What Ramapo Police Reported

Why No Charges Does Not End the Matter

Steps That Protect a Claim

Injuries to Children Deserve Closer Review

Why Trust Us?

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