Blog: Pedestrian Accident - Page 2

There are two different elements that are used to determine whether a driver is liable in a Camden pedestrian accident case. There is a criminal liability and a civil liability. Criminal liability, A police officer could issue a motor vehicle violation which would be decided upon by a prosecutor and...

After being injured in a pedestrian accident in which the driver leaves the scene, the individual should contact the police before the Camden pedestrian accident investigation begins. If they are able to, while the driver is still there, they should try to get their license plate number and a description...

In Camden and throughout New Jersey, those impacted in a pedestrian accident case can recover economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are damages that you can actually put a firm number on, such as lost wages, medical bills, and out-of-pocket expenses. Non-economic damages are a little bit more difficult...

A reoccurring element in pedestrian accidents in Camden is the motor vehicle not paying attention and not seeing that there is a pedestrian crossing the street. Whether it is in the crosswalk or not, if that pedestrian is crossing the street, the motor vehicle has to yield the right of...

Filing a Camden pedestrian accident case must generally take place within two years of the date of the accident. However, when it is involving a minor it is two years from their 18th birthday that it would have to be filed by. When it comes to deciding whether to file a...

Pedestrian accident cases are similar to other personal injury matters in Cherry Hill. An individual would file a formal complaint within the system in order to ultimately have a jury decide who is responsible. The court system can also determine the damages involved in the case. If you have been...

Liability in Cherry Hill pedestrian accidents’ initial findings may be determined by a police officer that arrives at the scene. However, if it is a contested matter, ultimately a jury in Canton County, New Jersey will make the ultimate determination of liability or responsibility. Depending on how liability is determined,...

Whenever there is an accident, Burlington County pedestrian accident attorneys can conduct investigations that determine what caused the accident, such as why a car did not stop and why a car did not give the right of way to the pedestrian that they subsequently injured, as is required by law. In...

There are several reasons that a person who suffered a pedestrian accident may want to file an action against the party responsible for their accident and their subsequent injuries. Generally, this is done to try to put them in the position they would have been if this never occurred. There...

In just a few weeks, many children will be hitting the streets and traveling through their neighborhoods in costume to trick-or-treat. As with all other holidays, the last thing citizens want to experience is the tragedy of an unexpected accident. Simple precautions and safety measures can ensure that your family...