Bergen County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

You’re walking down the street on a sidewalk, minding your own business and following the rules of the road, when all of a sudden, a motorist comes out of nowhere and strikes you. You’re seriously injured and, understandably, very shaken up. Though you may not think about it at the moment, your life is about to change significantly, and for a long time to come. If this sounds familiar, our pedestrian accident lawyers are here to help. Contact Feitlin, Youngman, Karas & Gerson, LLC today to learn more about how we can get your life back on track.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Fighting for Clients in Northern New Jersey

Our Bergen County, New Jersey personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping injured pedestrians fight for the compensation they need to heal, and if you need a legal team that will do everything in its power to get the justice you deserve, you’re in the right place. Speak with us today so we can get started working on your case.

Causes of Pedestrian Injuries

Pedestrian injuries can occur for several reasons. For example, inclement weather conditions, dangerous road conditions, or even negligent signage/defective crosswalk signs/traffic lights can lead to devastating injuries. However, the most common cause of these injuries is driver negligence. Common forms of driver negligence are as follows:

• Driving through red lights
• Speeding
• Driving while intoxicated
• Distracted driving (e.g. eating, texting, or applying makeup while driving)
• Driving while tired
• Failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

Injuries Commonly Sustained By Pedestrians

As you can imagine, the injuries pedestrians sustain are frequently devastating, and often permanent. Just some of the most common injuries we see in collisions involving pedestrians are as follows:

• Spinal injuries/other injuries leading to paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Road rash
• Lacerations
• Broken bones/sprains
• Scarring
• Loss of limb

Getting Your Compensation

To win compensation in a pedestrian injury claim, we’ll have to gather and present evidence proving that you were injured by another party’s negligence. We will use copies of the police report filed at the scene, eyewitness testimony, pictures/videos of the incident, and more to satisfy the burden of proof. As long as we satisfy the burden of proof, you should receive compensation to help you cope with the monetary and non-monetary damages you’ve incurred as a result of your injury.

Contact Our New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Anyone hurt as a pedestrian here in Bergen County & throughout the state of New Jersey can feel confident in their decision to turn to Feitlin, Youngman, Karas & Gerson, LLC for assistance through each stage of the process. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation with our experienced personal injury law firm.