Niagara Falls, NY (November 7, 2026) – Niagara Falls Firefighters Local 714 said a vehicle struck a pedestrian at 13th Street and Cleveland Avenue.
Crews from Engine 3 and Truck 1 responded on November 7, according to the union. Injuries were not specified, and the incident is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Pedestrian Accident Claims in New York: Five Common Questions
NHTSA data show 71,635 pedestrians were injured in US traffic crashes in 2024, an average of one every 7 minutes. Because the injuries in this crash have not been described, these answers apply to anyone struck by a vehicle:
Where do I start after being hit by a vehicle?
Get medical care the same day, even without pain, and ask for the crash report number. Photograph the scene, and note nearby cameras, because footage is overwritten quickly.
Does it matter whether I was in a crosswalk?
Not by itself. Where no working signal controls a crosswalk, drivers must yield to a pedestrian in it (VTL § 1151(a)).
Can I recover if police have not said who caused the crash?
Possibly. Fault can be shown through footage, witnesses, and vehicle data, so a claim does not wait on a police conclusion.
What if I was partly at fault?
Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. A claim covered by the no-fault article fails outright only if you are more at fault than every defendant combined (CPLR § 1411(b)).
What is the filing deadline?
Three years from the crash, which is November 7, 2029 (CPLR § 214). Your no-fault insurer needs written notice by December 7, 2026, thirty days after the crash.
Pedestrian Accident Help in Niagara County From Stanley Law
Being struck by a vehicle can mean hospital bills, lost pay, and insurance calls all at once. Our Upstate NY pedestrian accident lawyers take on the adjusters, the evidence, and the paperwork so recovery can come first.
We secure footage and vehicle data early, and we identify each policy that could pay. We prepare every claim as though it may go to trial, whatever the insurer first offers.
What pedestrians in Niagara County can expect from Stanley Law Offices after a crash:
- Serving Upstate New York families for 45+ years
- Joe Stanley, Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by the American Board of Trial Advocacy
- Super Lawyers recognition for 18+ consecutive years
- 4.7-star rating across 900+ verified reviews
- Offices in Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, Watertown, Oneonta, and Montrose, PA
- Available 24/7
- No recovery, no fee
Rochester is the nearest of our offices to Niagara County, at 510 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604. Call 888-997-3889 or write to us through our contact form.
