Jersey City, NJ (February 12, 2023) – On Friday night, February 10, a pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic accident in Jersey City.
The crash took place at the corner of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Communipaw Avenue at around 7:45 p.m. Local reports indicated that authorities found a 39-year-old Jersey City woman hurt at the scene. She was transported to Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition.
The woman was reportedly hit by a driver who proceeded to flee the scene. A suspect vehicle was later found by authorities, but no further updates have been made public at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
Startling accident data reveal that 27 percent of the time in a single year, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic incident in New Jersey. Pedestrian accidents are increasing worldwide; take extra precautions. In New Jersey, pedestrians are at danger of getting involved in an accident whenever they are out and about. However, more people of certain ages are killed in car accidents than others. About 20% of pedestrian deaths are adults over the age of 65.
New Jersey’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians. Since the state is aware of the dangers pedestrians face, it has enacted a variety of rules that motorists must follow. Drivers that disobey these restrictions may face legal consequences, especially if a pedestrian is injured. In New Jersey, motorists have a legal need to use reasonable caution around pedestrians, and may face civil liability if they fail in this duty. You have the right to use the road safely as a pedestrian in New Jersey, despite the fact that pedestrians are regularly injured in accidents.
Pedestrians have the legal right to cross the street safely from the sidewalk at any time and at any junction. Each motorist is responsible for keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings and yielding to pedestrians, cyclists, and trucks. The carelessness of others is to blame for these tragic events. You can count on having others there to help you through this. A New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyer should be consulted.
Your prospects of succeeding in a personal injury lawsuit involving a pedestrian accident in Jersey City are considerably improved if you retain legal representation. The legal team at Spear Greenfield will do all in their power to help you get the compensation and care you need to get well after an accident. With the assistance of a skilled attorney, you may submit your personal injury claim and get closer to recovery. To schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our attorneys, please contact our office as soon as possible at (215) 600-0681.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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