PEDESTRIAN INJURY CLAIMS
Pedestrians have zero protection against a multi-ton vehicle. Drivers often fail to yield at crosswalks or drive distracted. Barreto Law Firm fights to get you full compensation for your injuries.
Hit by a Vehicle While Walking? Fight for Your Rights.
SEVERE CONSEQUENCES
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Being thrown to the pavement can cause concussions, skull fractures, and permanent cognitive damage.
Common Pedestrian Crash Injuries.
Internal Organ Damage
The force of impact can cause severe internal bleeding and organ damage requiring emergency surgery.
Spinal Cord & Paralysis
Neck and back injuries that can lead to partial or complete paralysis, permanently changing a victim's life.
Broken Bones & Fractures
Legs, arms, and pelvises are highly susceptible to shattering upon impact with a vehicle.
Without the steel frame, airbags, or seatbelts that drivers enjoy, pedestrians absorb the full force of a collision. This often leads to severe, life-altering injuries that require extensive medical treatment and long-term care.
Pedestrian Crashes Cause Catastrophic Injuries.
Why Pedestrian Accidents Happen.
Driver inattention and a failure to respect crosswalks are the leading causes of pedestrian injuries.
Failure to yield at crosswalks and intersections
Distracted driving (texting or using a phone)
Speeding in residential or high-traffic areas
Running red lights or stop signs
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Backing up without checking blind spots
How to Connect With Barreto Law Firm
Serving clients throughout Rockaway Township and surrounding New Jersey communities, Barreto Law Firm offers flexible ways to connect with our legal team. We welcome in-person visits to our Rockaway office for thorough, hands-on legal strategy sessions. Additionally, we provide virtual and phone consultations so you can secure high-quality legal advice and stay updated on your case from anywhere.
Pedestrian accident lawsuit
How a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit Works in NJ
Quick answer: A pedestrian accident lawsuit usually starts with medical care and evidence, moves to an insurance claim, and goes to court only if a fair settlement cannot be reached. A lawyer can guide you through each step and watch the deadlines.
Get care and protect the evidence
See a doctor, take photos, and write down witness names. Your medical records and the police report become the base of your case.
We investigate the crash
We look at who was responsible, whether the driver was distracted or speeding, and what insurance coverage is available.
We file the claim
We send the claim to the insurance company and handle the calls, letters, and paperwork so you can focus on healing.
We negotiate a settlement
We share your records and bills, explain what your claim may be worth, and push back on offers that are too low.
We file a lawsuit if needed
If the insurer will not offer a fair settlement, we can file a lawsuit in court and continue to build your case.
Settlement or trial
Many cases settle along the way. If yours does not, we are ready to take it before a judge and jury.
Watch the deadlines
New Jersey sets strict time limits for injury claims, and claims involving a public bus or transit vehicle can require written notice much sooner. Missing a deadline can end your case, so call early.
Public entity claims
90
Days
to file a written Notice of Claim after a crash with a public bus or transit vehicle
Struck by a bus or hurt on public transit
Buses and trains are part of daily life in New Jersey, and so are the crashes involving them. If a bus hit you while you were walking, or you were hurt on an NJ Transit bus, train, or platform, special rules apply. NJ Transit and some other bus and transit services are public entities, so you generally must file a written Notice of Claim within 90 days. Missing that deadline can end your case. As an NJ Transit accident lawyer, Attorney Elizabeth Barreto can explain your options and help you meet it.
Get medical care and report the crash.
Save the bus number, route, and time of the crash.
Call us before the 90 days run out.
FAQs
What should I do after being hit by a car in NJ?Call 911 immediately and seek medical care. Document the scene with photos, gather witness details, and consult a lawyer before talking to insurance adjusters.
What is the time limit to file a pedestrian injury claim in NJ?New Jersey has a two-year statute of limitations from the accident date to file a personal injury claim.
Can I get compensation if I was partially at fault?Yes, under NJ's comparative negligence law, you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault.