New Jersey has experienced a surge in pedestrian fatalities, raising alarms about the safety of its streets. From 2011 to 2021, the state saw a sharp increase in the number of pedestrians losing their lives. This disturbing trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. It also highlights a need for more public awareness […]
I Got Hit by a Car While Walking in New Jersey. What Do I Do?
Pedestrians are much more vulnerable to serious injuries when an accident happens. Unlike car occupants, pedestrians don’t have the protection of a vehicle’s steel frame, airbags, and crunch zones. Drivers have the obligation to operate their vehicles safely around people who are walking on or around the street, yet many New Jersey motorists still negligently […]
Fatal Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents Hit Highest Number in 30 Years
According to State Police traffic fatality data, the frequency of pedestrian accident and bike accident fatalities in New Jersey has reached crisis proportions. 219 pedestrians and 23 bicyclists died in traffic incidents in New Jersey before the end of 2021. This was the highest number of bike and pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey since 1989 […]
