Establishing liability in a reckless driving accident requires careful consideration of various factors. The driver’s behavior prior to getting behind the wheel, along with evidence such as scene photographs and eyewitness testimonies, play a crucial role in determining fault. This process can be lengthy and intricate, involving multiple entities like law enforcement and insurance companies. Due to the potential serious short and long-term effects of a reckless driving accident, identifying the at-fault parties becomes an arduous undertaking. In the state of New York, specific laws address different types of reckless driving acts. For instance, accidents involving pedestrians on a public sidewalk differ from those involving other drivers on the road. If you were involved in a reckless driving accident with a pedestrian, specific laws may apply. According to the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1152, drivers exiting buildings, parking lots, private roads, alleys, or driveways must exercise caution and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk. Failure to do so can result in traffic law violations and penalties related to reckless driving.