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New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Hit by a car while walking in New Jersey? Get a free, no-obligation case evaluation from experienced attorneys who fight for pedestrian rights.

Crosswalk Law: 🚶 Strong Protection
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 2.2 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
200+
Annual Fatalities
2.2 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

New Jersey Crosswalk Laws

🚶 Strong Pedestrian Protections

Drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. New Jersey has some of the strongest pedestrian laws.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians have strong right-of-way in crosswalks. Heavy fines for violations.

New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In New Jersey, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

New Jersey uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

New Jersey requires minimum coverage of $15,000/$30,000/$5,000 + PIP. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in New Jersey

Route 1/9 corridor
Route 130
Newark Broad Street

What Makes New Jersey Unique

  • Very strong pedestrian laws
  • High pedestrian traffic density
  • Aggressive crosswalk enforcement

Cities We Serve in New Jersey

Newark
NJ
Jersey City
NJ
Paterson
NJ
Elizabeth
NJ

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