Pedestrian Accident Archives

25

JUN

2019

Are There Really More Pedestrian Accidents in Good Weather?

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It’s an unfortunate consequence of good weather. Pedestrian accidents occur with more frequency when the sun appears, and the days are longer. No doubt the increase relates to the number of people who take to their feet for exercise or to get to work. At its worst, pedestrians...

04

MAR

2019

Are All Pedestrian Accidents Hit and Runs?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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All you did was cross the street. Whether you walked against the light, or with it, you certainly planned on making it to the other side. You’re not even sure what happened. Later, you learn that you were the victim of a pedestrian accident. Worse yet, the driver took off and...

19

SEP

2016

Street Smart Campaign Aims to Promote Pedestrian Safety

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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The term “street smart” has a couple of connotations. In this case, New Jersey’s Street Smart campaign emphasizes a focus on pedestrians. After all, those on foot or on bicycles are unfortunately prime candidates for accidents. It’s important that safety is always first. The...

04

JUL

2016

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Common Causes of New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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We walk everywhere, some of us more than others. We walk to the store; we walk to work; we walk to school; we walk to the park; we walk for fun; we walk for exercise. Although walking is mostly safe, accidents can and still do happen. For individuals living in New Jersey, the...

01

JUN

2016

Pedestrian Accidents Happen Most in the Summer

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Warmer weather brings more pedestrian accidents. Children seeming dart across streets chasing stray balls. Bicyclists are a bit more casual. The upswing in calamities is somewhat alarming. One retired emergency responder tells a sad story that still haunts him. He reported to...

09

OCT

2015

5 Important Safety Tips Pedestrians & Drivers Should Know

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that pedestrian related injuries and deaths have been on a more than a decade-long increase. In 2012, approximately 76,000 pedestrians were injured and another 4,743 were killed in motor vehicle accidents across the...

20

JUL

2015

What To Do After A Hit and Run Accident

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Pedestrians are generally 1.5 times more likely than motorists and their passengers to be fatally injured in a car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 4,743 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents nationwide, with more than...

16

JUN

2015

5 Tips to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Pedestrians are generally 1.5 times more likely than motorists and their passengers to be fatally injured in a car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 4,743 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents nationwide, with more than...

26

NOV

2014

Who Pays the Medical Bills for an Auto Pedestrian Accident?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Some of the most tragic accidents occur when an automobile strikes one or more pedestrians. Take the recent misfortune in Linden. According to news reports, a young mom and her children were waiting patiently to cross the street. When a driver stopped his car and waved the family...

03

AUG

2012

The Laws Relating to Pedestrians and the Effects of Pedestrian Accidents

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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In New Jersey, fatalities involving pedestrians is the second largest classification of motor vehicle deaths; and more often than not, the victims are kids and the elderly. A New Brunswick pedestrian accident lawyer knows that many people may or may not realize that there are...