Pedestrian Accidents
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NEW JERSEY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT: TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Personal Injury Representation for Victims of New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
- Most Common New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Injuries
- Contact a New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
As operators of heavy machinery, drivers have a responsibility to yield to pedestrians and must take steps to avoid injuring people who are traveling by foot. Sadly, some drivers do not adhere to this duty of safety and many pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles every year, suffering devastating injuries and accruing substantial medical costs throughout the course of their recovery.
According to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, “pedestrian deaths caused by drivers increased 50% in the past decade. Moreover, the 6,590 pedestrian deaths forecast for 2019 represents a 5% spike from 2018, and is the highest number of deaths in more than 30 years, when there were far fewer passenger vehicles on roadways. The proliferation of heavier SUVs has had a disproportionate impact on fatalities, with the GHSA citing pedestrians struck by an SUV are twice as likely to die as those struck by a car.” The report also cited that pedestrians represent 17% of all traffic related deaths.
If you or someone in your family was struck by a careless driver while riding a bicycle or walking, you need to seek advice from experienced local attorneys about your legal rights. The New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyers at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm have represented thousands of injured clients and their families for more than 30 years.
Personal Injury Representation for Victims of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Some personal injury lawyers shy away from accidents involving pedestrians or bicycles, as these cases are rarely as straightforward as car accident cases. Frequently, the injured person's own insurance policy will not provide compensation, which means that a demand must be made against the insurance company of the responsible driver.
Pedestrian accidents can be challenging to litigate, but the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm works hard to find the responsible party and hold them accountable. If you've been hit by a car, you will need legal representation to help you get the compensation you need to recover.
We have extensive experience in serious pedestrian accidents
At the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm, we have been representing people injured in pedestrian accidents for decades and have seen a variety of these kinds of cases, such as:
Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, children under the age of 16, and adults over the age of 65 are most susceptible to pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accident injuries usually are trauma to the head, leg and pelvis areas, with traumatic brain injuries, tibia fractures, and knee ligament injuries occuring as well. The most common pedestrian accident injuries are:
- Head Injury
- Neck Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spine Injury
- Bone Fracture
- Muscle Strain
Contact a New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Each case involving a pedestrian is unique, and the question of legal liability will be answered differently under every different set of circumstances. We work closely with accident reconstructionists, biomechanical experts, and other experts to make sure your case is properly evaluated. As an injured person, you deserve a straightforward answer about the likelihood of being able to collect financial compensation to help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering and the New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyers of the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm are ready to help you find those answers. Call us at (973) 920-7900 for a free consultation.
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Being injured or having a family member injured can have serious and lifelong consequences. We can try to ease the burden. Contact us today to learn more about how our team of experienced New Jersey accident attorneys can support you through these challenging times.