New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

A 35-year-old man was injured in a New Jersey car accident when a vehicle went out of control on a wet roadway ran over his foot. According to WFMZ news report, the pedestrian accident occurred near the Hackettstown Community Center on Route 46 in Hackettstown. Officials say a 22-year-old man attempted to avoid the pedestrian by veering to the right, but the car slid on the hazardous New Jersey roadway and ran over the victim's foot. The pedestrian was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment. It is not clear if the driver will be cited for the collision.

According to New Jersey law: "The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of this section, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions."

Injured pedestrians may pursue financial compensation for their injuries and losses by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist. In cases involving negligence or wrongdoing, compensation may be available for medical bills, hospitalization, rehabilitation services, and lost wages.

The experienced NJ pedestrian accident attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have a successful track record of fighting for the rights of injured pedestrians and helping them obtain fair and full compensation for their injuries and losses. If you have been hurt in a New Jersey car accident, please call our offices today for a free consultation on your case at (609)240-0040.

A recent Transportation Department report states that half of New Jersey’s highways are deficient. According to NJ.com, only 20 percent of New Jersey’s highways are rated “good” while 30 percent are considered “fair.” The report defines “deficient” as a roadway that has potholes and cracks that can slow down traffic and cause vehicle damage, and half of the state’s roadways are rated as such. Government officials have announced new plans to repair many of the damaged roads over the next five years.

Dangerous roadways have been known to cause or contribute to serious injury accidents. When a motorist hits a large pothole or uneven surface, there is a chance that the vehicle may veer out of control. In such cases, the governmental agency in charge of maintaining the roadway may be held liable for the damages suffered in the crash.

Injured victims of New Jersey hazardous roadway accidents may pursue financial compensation through civil litigation. In such cases, compensation may be available for losses such as hospital bills, time away from work, physical pain, and mental anguish. The injured victim will have to prove that the roadway’s poor conditions caused the accident and that the governing body in charge of the roadway was aware of the issue and failed to act accordingly.

Holding a governing body responsible for a crash is not easy and it often requires a skilled attorney with experience and a successful track record handling similar cases. The reputed Princeton motor vehicle accident attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein know how to work with investigators to assess liability for a crash. To discuss how to hold a governing body liable for the damages suffered in an accident caused by a dangerous roadway, call our offices at 609-240-0040 for a free consultation.