What should you know about pedestrian accidents in New Jersey?
Busy roads like Route 1, Route 9 and Route 130 have long been known as dangerous for pedestrians, and dense downtowns in Newark, Jersey City and Hoboken bring heavy foot traffic near buses and cars..
New Jersey tip: If an NJ Transit bus was involved, special notice deadlines may apply.
Who may be responsible for a pedestrian accident in New Jersey?
The driver is usually the main responsible party, but property owners and agencies can share responsibility. In New Jersey, that can include the driver, the driver's employer, a property owner — depending on who caused the crash.
Under New Jersey's 51% bar, your pedestrian accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops only if you are found more than half responsible. Read New Jersey car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian accident claim in New Jersey?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the pedestrian accident. Claims involving New Jersey cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.