Pedestrian accidents tend to occur in densely populated areas where motor vehicles and people are forced to share the road. In New Jersey, one of the most densely populated states in the entire country, pedestrian accidents are a particularly severe problem. If you or someone you love has been injured by a car or bus while walking across a street, on the sidewalk near your house, in the parking lot at the mall or on private property somewhere else, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party to get compensated for your injuries.
Voto & Cavalli hard-hitting personal injury and auto accident attorneys who will fight to protect your rights and secure you maximum compensation for your pedestrian accident injuries. Our Cranford pedestrian accident lawyers have successfully handled countless personal injury cases in the New York/New Jersey Area.
According to the New Jersey State Police fatal accident unit, there were 153 pedestrian fatalities in 2022. Many of these fatal pedestrian accidents involved senior citizens and children. If you were involved in a pedestrian accident, it may have been as simple as you walking down the street in your neighborhood when you were suddenly struck by a negligent driver.
A motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian can result in catastrophic injuries. In fact, when an automobile and a pedestrian collide, the pedestrian is likely to suffer significant injuries because the pedestrian is completely unprotected by airbags or the body of a car.If your injuries are particularly severe, you may never fully recover – impeding your ability to work and earn a living and preventing you from participating in activities you enjoy.
Don’t suffer in silence. Voto & Cavalli have secured millions of dollars in compensation for clients injured in pedestrian accidents throughout New Jersey. They will fight hard for your family, as well.
Do not make the mistake of trying to reach a quick settlement with the insurance company in your pedestrian accident case. Remember that the insurance company is not on your side; it is only interested in protecting its bottom line against liability and settling your case for the least amount of money possible.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need to pursue damages in court. That’s when you want a hard-hitting attorney who will fight to get you the compensation you need to cover your medical bills and related expenses. Even if you were partially at fault for your pedestrian accident, you may be able to secure compensation for your injuries. That’s because NJ uses a modified comparative fault system. As long as you were less than 50 percent responsible for the pedestrian accident, you can still sue for damages. Since the litigation process can be incredibly complicated in a pedestrian accident case, your best move is to consult a Cranford pedestrian accident attorney who can advise you of your available legal options.
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle in NJ is legally required to pay attention to the roadway, maintain control over their car and obey all traffic laws, including right-of-way laws. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen; car accidents and truck accidents are responsible for many pedestrian accidents in New Jersey. Generally speaking, driver negligence is a major cause of pedestrian accidents in New Jersey. This may entail speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, hit-and-run accidents, running a red light, running a stop sign or failure to yield.
Other causes of pedestrian accidents include:
Regardless of what caused your accident, our Cranford pedestrian accident lawyers will negotiate with the insurance company in an effort to get you a favorable settlement. When that’s not possible, rest assured, we will take your case to court and fight for maximum damages for your injuries. Call today to get started.
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