new jersey pedestrian accident - New Jersey Accident and Injury Law Blog http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/articles/pedestrian-knock-down/ en-us Copyright 2010 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:32:05 -0500 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:52:56 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Another New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Death A father-daughter dinner date in South Orange, New Jersey ended in a tragic pedestrian accident for James Walsh when a car struck him, dragging him at least 50 feet away. Walsh was rushed to the hospital, but he died later from his injuries. He was walking home with his daughter Erin, who escaped injuries.

A witness at the scene of the accident was alert enough to note down the driver's license plate number. Police found the car, a Honda Civic a few minutes later outside the home of the driver, Frank Bradley. Just a few minutes before he mowed Walsh down, Bradley was being pursued by police after he ran a stop sign. There are no details about whether he was speeding at the time of the accident, but this much has been confirmed – Walsh was following all rules of pedestrian safety. He was not jaywalking, and he wasn’t distracted. Yet, he seems to have paid with his life for a motorist's callous negligence.

]]>As a Bergen County pedestrian accident lawyer I see this all too often in an accident involving a pedestrian and a motorist. Even when a pedestrian is following all rules of the road, he could still be in danger of a driver run amok. Usually in these cases, where a pedestrian is not at fault, there is negligence on the part of the motorist, either in the form of speeding or drunk driving that can cause a driver to lose control of the car and ram it into pedestrians on the sidewalk. A speeding driver may be unable to stop in time to avoid pedestrians crossing at a designated crosswalk. Besides, motorists can be distracted talking on their cell phones, or reaching for something in the back seat, snacking, and may fail to spot pedestrians until it's too late. All these are examples of how motorists can fail in their duty to keep roads safe for all. They can also serve as grounds for holding the motorist liable for the injuries he has caused.

]]> http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/2009/02/articles/pedestrian-knock-down/another-new-jersey-pedestrian-accident-death/ http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/2009/02/articles/pedestrian-knock-down/another-new-jersey-pedestrian-accident-death/ Bergen County pedestrian accident lawyerPedestrian Knock Downnew jersey pedestrian accident Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:32:05 -0500 Scott Grossman 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.

 

]]> http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/2009/01/articles/pedestrian-knock-down/man-killed-in-franklin-pedestrian-accident/ http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/2009/01/articles/pedestrian-knock-down/man-killed-in-franklin-pedestrian-accident/ Monmouth County pedestrian accident lawyerPedestrian Knock DownPersonal Injury LawWrongful Deathnew jersey pedestrian accidentpedestrian safety Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:01:02 -0500 Scott Grossman