Man Killed in Franklin Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian accident in Franklin Township, New Jersey brought home once again how much in danger pedestrians are as they use our streets. Israel D. Hernandez D. Garcia was crossing the road when he was struck by a car. By the time paramedics arrived at the scene, he had suffered massive head trauma. Paramedics were unable to revive him, and he died at the scene of the accident. Investigations into the accident, by both the Franklin Police Department as well as the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team, are ongoing.
Pedestrian accidents can sometimes be at least partially the fault of the pedestrian himself, but in many cases, there is negligence and oversight on the part of motorists. In many cases, a pedestrian could be following all the rules of the road, crossing a busy intersection when the signal says Walk, or keeping to a sidewalk, and still be mowed down by a speeding motorist. In other cases, an intoxicated motorist can lose control of his vehicle, ending up on the sidewalk striking pedestrians. Other reasons include failing to slow down for pedestrians at turnings, as well as other sundry distractions like cell phone use. In short, pedestrian accidents, more often than not, are the result of motorist negligence and aggressive driving behavior. Injuries sustained by a pedestrian in a collision with a vehicle can be some of the most severe. Impact can throw a person several dozens of feet into the air, slamming him to the ground with devastating force. In too many cases, instantaneous death, or catastrophic ones like spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries result.
Pursuing Pedestrian Accident Claims in New Jersey
Recovering damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering in a pedestrian accident case in New Jersey involves proving that there was a clear negligence on the part of the motorist, and that this negligence resulted in injuries to the pedestrian. That's not always so simple and straightforward. Insurance companies have a vested interest in trying to limit the amount of damages by proving that the accident was the pedestrian's fault. If you've been injured in a pedestrian accident, talk to a New Jersey personal injury lawyer before you talk to anybody else, including the insurers, to ascertain your options for compensation.
