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Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Newark, New Jersey

Whether a bustling New street or a rural New Jersey area, when pedestrians and vehicles travel the same paths there is always the potential for a car and pedestrian accident.

When a car and pedestrian accident occur the pedestrian is always at greatest risk of serious injuries or death, and there is always the question of liability, whether pedestrian or driver were responsible for causing the accident.

If you are involved a car vs. pedestrian accident you should speak to a New Jersey car accident attorney to learn about your rights. Whether you are the driver of the car or the pedestrian a New Jersey car and pedestrian accident lawyer can help you learn more about your legal rights. You may be entitled to seek financial compensation and this can occur by dealing directly with an insurance company or by filing a lawsuit.

The Causes of a Car and Pedestrian Accident

There are all kinds of reasons for a car and pedestrian accident to occur. The most common reason is driver distraction, which can be caused by things like texting, talking on a cellular phone, or playing with a stereo. There are other causes such as driving too fast, driving while under the influence of alcohol, or driving carelessly, all forms of negligence on the part of the driver.

But there can also be negligence on the part of the pedestrian. Pedestrian crosswalks, stop signs, and stoplights are all designed to control traffic protecting both drivers and pedestrians at an intersection. If a pedestrian chooses to jaywalk and cross a street directly in the path of an oncoming vehicle, the driver may not be able to stop. It also means the driver of the car should not be held responsible for the car and pedestrian accident.

When a complete investigation is undertaken the circumstances leading to the accident will be uncovered leading to a determination of who is at fault for causing the accident you or someone you love was involved in and/or injured in.

A New Jersey Car Accident Attorney Can Ensure Your Rights are Protected

A New Jersey car accident attorney can protect you when you are not at fault. They can build a strong case the limits or eliminates your liability, and they can protect you when you are injured because of the fault of another building a strong case that ensures you receive the financial compensation you are entitled to.

Contact Our New Jersey Car Accident Attorney

Receive a consultation from our New Jersey Car accident attorney regarding your accident. Once you have retained our injury law firm we will diligently represent you in obtaining compensation for your car accident injuries. Contact Mark | Lavigne, LLC about your auto accident today about any injuries you may have sustained due to the car accident. Contact Mark | Lavigne, LLC, and speak to one team today by calling 908-460-8996.

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