New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you think walking is the safest mode of transportation, think again. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident in New Jersey, an attorney can advise you of your legal rights.
According to statistics New Jersey is the fifth most dangerous state in the United States for pedestrians. The lawyers at Console & Hollawell have 17 years of experience successfully fighting for the rights of pedestrian accident victims, and we’ll do our best to ensure that the negligent driver who caused your injuries is held accountable.
No one expects to be involved in a pedestrian accident, and when you add up medical bills, loss of income, and other costs associated with unexpected accidents the total can be overwhelming.
Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise
Of the 555 fatalities in New Jersey associated with automobile accidents in 2010, 141 of them were pedestrians. Between January and June of 2010, more than 20% of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians. As a matter of fact, pedestrian death and injuries are so prevalent in New Jersey that the state periodically runs a “decoy program,” in which plain-clothes police officers pose as pedestrians in order to catch and ticket drivers who fail to yield.
As of 2010, motorists in New Jersey are required by law to make a full stop for pedestrians who are in marked crosswalks. Drivers who hit pedestrians due to their failure to yield do so for a variety of reasons, from simply not abiding the law to drunk or distracted driving. But it doesn’t matter what the reason is. Drivers who harm or kill pedestrians through failure to yield are responsible for the injuries they cause. To learn more about New Jersey pedestrian law, contact us today.
Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
Both drivers and pedestrians can work together to increase pedestrian safety, while decreasing pedestrian injuries and death. Pedestrians should use sidewalks when possible, should walk in the direction of traffic, should wear reflectors at night, and should always use crosswalks when crossing the road. Drivers should yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks, but should also be on the lookout for pedestrians walking on the sides of roads. Putting away cell phones and minimizing distractions while driving will ensure safety for all who share the road, drivers and pedestrians alike. When drivers violate pedestrian safety, our qualified team can ensure they are held responsible.
To get help with your personal injury accident please call us at 1-800-455-2746 or look through our resource guide below for more information about the NJ city where your accident occurred.
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