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A 55-year-old East Windsor woman has been charged with vehicular homicide after it was discovered she was under the influence of prescription medication when she struck and killed a handicapped cyclist riding on Dutch Neck Road on February 16th.

The 54-year-old East Windsor male resident with cerebral palsy was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton shortly after the accident near the intersection of Dutch Neck Road and Wilmor Drive. The man was operating a specially designed tricycle. According to police, the man was riding west on Dutch neck Road when he was struck from behind by the woman’s vehicle. The force of the impact sent him flying into a snow bank at the side of the road.

The man’s close relatives will be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. There are multiple elements to a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jerseythat an experienced wrongful death attorney can explore.

Conscious pain and suffering is one important element of a wrongful death lawsuit. An experienced wrongful death attorney will hire a medical expert who can review the autopsy and medical reports and opine as to the pain and suffering that the decedent experienced before his or her death. This pain and suffering is compensable.

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A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered severe injuries on Route 46 in Parsippany, The Star-Ledger reports in a story. The bicyclist, who has not yet been identified by officials, was discovered injured by another driver who then called authorities. The injured victim was found lying on the shoulder of Route 46 east between Cherry Hill Road and Lackawanna Avenue. The bicyclist was still straddling the bike he had been riding, the news report states. He was severely injured and was taken to an area hospital. Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed this possible hit-and-run bike accident in New Jersey.

Whether involving a pedestrian, bicyclist, or another vehicle, leaving the scene of a New Jersey car accident is a crime. The law (39:4-129 – Action in case of accident) states: "The driver of any vehicle, knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000, or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both. The term of imprisonment required by this subsection shall be imposed only if the accident resulted in death or injury to a person other than the driver convicted of violating this section.

Section (c) of that code states the driver must give his name and address and show his driver's license and vehicle registration to the person injured or to the individual whose property has been damaged. Motorists are also required under this law to render "reasonable assistance" to the injured party, which could include taking the person to a hospital or getting help to transport him or her to the hospital.

If you have been seriously injured in a New Jersey bike accident, pedestrian accident, or auto accident as a result of someone else's negligence, please contact an experienced New Jersey auto accident attorney who will help hold the negligent parties accountable and help you secure fair compensation for your injuries and loss. At Lependorf & Silverstein, we are skilled in personal injury law have the knowledge and resources to provide the quality legal representation you need during this difficult time. Call us today for a free evaluation.

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A 78-year-old man in Sparta died in a bicycle accident in New Jersey after he was struck by a school bus. According to this news report, the driver of the small empty bus was on his way to a pick-up when he struck Bent Rasmussen, who suffered severe head injuries. Rasmussen was taken to an area hospital where he died a day after the accident. The bus driver did not stop at the scene after striking Rasmussen, the news report stated.

Police apparently identified the bus involved through two eyewitness accounts and surveillance video from a nearby municipal building. No charges have been filed against the driver yet for this bus accident in New Jersey. It is illegal to leave the scene of an auto accident in New Jersey without exchanging information or waiting for authorities. Motorists are required to remain on the scene whether or not the accident was their fault. In this particular case, if the bus driver is determined to have been at fault, then both he and his employer, the bus company, may be held liable for the accident.

It is in the best interest of anyone who is injured in an auto accident or who has lost a loved one in an accident, to immediately consult with an experienced New Jersey auto accident attorney who will explain their legal rights and options to them. The skilled New Jersey personal injury lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein are on your side. They will vigorously fight for your rights and hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. In any auto accident, victims may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and other damages.

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A 49-year-old resident of Vineland, New Jersey, died from massive head trauma sustained in a bicycle accident after he was struck by a motor vehicle at a city street intersection. According to this news report, the accident occurred on October 24, 2008 when 49-year-old Gonzolo Sola Jr. was riding his bicycle near the corner of North 6th Street and Park Avenue. Sola had reportedly been crossing Park Avenue toward Landis Park when he was struck by 86-year-old Angelo Pinizzotto, who was heading west.

Sola was taken to an area hospital with massive head trauma. Pinizzotto was uninjured. Sola died a few hours after getting to the hospital. Police have not cited or arrested Pinizzotto pending further investigation.

Traffic investigators will very likely look into what caused this tragic Vineland bicycle accident. They will undoubtedly look into whether Pinizzotto was speeding or driving under the influence. Police will also look into whether the driver in this case was negligent or distracted by something else he was doing while operating his vehicle.

Often, families of deceased auto accident victims are entitled to compensation for wrongful death in cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved. If you or a loved one has lost someone in a fatal auto accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, please call a skilled New Jersey auto accident lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein to find out more about your legal options. We will fight hard to protect your rights and get the compensation you rightfully deserve.

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