If you’re struck by a car as a pedestrian in New Jersey or New York, you can seek compensation for your injuries through either an auto insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. While these recovery options aren’t mutually exclusive, the types of compensation you receive from each could depend on...
Category: Pedestrian Accidents

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Accidents involving pedestrians have the potential to be life-changing or even fatal. In contrast, those driving automobiles often walk away from accidents with slight vehicular damage and minimal or no personal injuries.
Let’s take a look at the most common pedestrian injuries litigated by our New Jersey personal...

How Drivers Can Reduce Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
Being alert on the road involves more than just following traffic signs; it also means being constantly aware of pedestrians along your driving route. In 2023, the New Jersey State Police recorded 173 pedestrian fatalities, with the majority of these victims aged between 50 and 79.

Train & Pedestrian Accidents: Common Causes and Prevention
When a pedestrian crosses paths with a train or walks on railroad tracks, the result can be catastrophic or fatal for the walker. The primary risks of walking on tracks are getting hit by a train or electrocuted. Train accidents are a leading cause of pedestrian deaths in the United States.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident: A Comprehensive Guide
Getting into a pedestrian accident can be an incredibly stressful and traumatic experience. Unfortunately, these types of accidents are becoming more frequent. Understanding your legal rights after a pedestrian accident is crucial for getting justice and compensation for any injuries you sustained.
In this post, our New...

Pedestrian Accidents: Protecting Yourself and Seeking Compensation
Getting hit by a car when you are on foot is a terrifying experience. Often, the driver of the car panics and flees the scene, leaving you to fend for yourself. It could help to know, after getting injured in a pedestrian accident, about protecting yourself and seeking compensation.

What a Pedestrian Hit by a Car in New Jersey Needs to Know
Getting struck by a car can cause severe injuries to a pedestrian. Sometimes, these accidents cause fatal wounds to the person on foot. These cases can involve large sums of money. Insurance companies have a significant financial motivation to fight pedestrian accident claims aggressively because of the amount of compensation at stake....

If I’m a Pedestrian, Who Pays for My Medical Bills After I Was Hit by a Car in New Jersey?
Being hit by a car as a pedestrian can lead to severe injuries. Serious injuries can lead to extensive medical bills. If you've been hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian, you may wonder who pays for your medical bills. The answer is it depends. Our New Jersey pedestrian accident attorney...