Personal Injury - Pedestrian Accidents

New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in New Jersey

Over 110,000 pedestrians are injured each year in the United States and approximately 60,000 people die from those injuries. Almost half of all deaths resulting from pedestrian accidents occur between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. when children typically are returning home from school.
Children and the elderly are most at risk of being injured in pedestrian accidents and injuries caused by negligent drivers account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and death.
Driver negligence includes:

• An inattentive or pre-occupied driver. 
• A driver's failure to observe posted speed limits. 
• A driver's failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked cross walks. 
• A driver negligently turning at an intersection. 
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Pedestrians who are hit by motor vehicles may have a claim against the driver but they must prove that the driver was negligent and his negligence caused the accident. The very nature of the circumstances (3,000 pound car versus unprotected pedestrian) suggests that the driver would ultimately be responsible for the accident. However, pedestrians must also adhere to the laws of the road.

Additionally, under New Jersey law, pedestrians may be entitled to have their medical bills paid by their automobile insurance company if struck by a motor vehicle. Under New Jersey’s “no-fault” statute, your automobile insurance company is generally responsible for the payment of the medical bills regardless of fault. However, in order to establish a medical claim with your automobile insurance company, you must promptly notify the company of the accident and complete necessary paperwork. If this is not done, claim may be denied.

While proving a physical, emotional, or cognitive injury can be difficult, our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys and staff are able to undertake difficult cases and prevail, convincing skeptics of the merits of a claim via credible, trustworthy evidence and objective test findings. Aiello, Harris, Devero, Marth & Schiffman is committed to protecting our client's rights and has repeatedly demonstrated our ability to succeed in the most challenging and complex injury cases.

For a free initial consultation with a New Jersey pedestrian accident attorney at Aiello, Harris, Devero, Marth & Schiffman, call 908-561-5577, or contact us online.

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