Englewood Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

In New Jersey there are certain rules about how drivers should treat pedestrians. In 2022, the state passed the Safe Passing Law, which specifically states that drivers must treat pedestrians with “due caution,” and lists these rules:

• Follow all current no passing and no speeding laws and move over a lane if there is one to move into.
• On a single-lane road, drivers must allow at least a 4-foot safety zone when they pass.
• If 4 feet is not possible on a section of road, drivers must slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop until they can pass safely without endangering those sharing the road.

Englewood, New Jersey, with its numerous shops and restaurants, and commitment to walkability, is no exception. As with other parts of the state, drivers must stop for pedestrians that in marked crosswalks and not in marked crosswalks.

However, despite all this, New Jersey is the single most deadly state for pedestrians in the country. According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration and the New York Post, 31.5% of fatal car crashes from 2018 to 2022 involved pedestrians. Again according to the New York Post, in 2024 the state hit a 36 year high for pedestrian deaths.

If a family member or friend has been tragically killed in a pedestrian accident in Englewood, New Jersey, or if you or a loved one has been injured, you’re going to need an Englewood Pedestrian Accident Lawyer.

Why Should I Schedule A Free Consultation With An O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department Englewood Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?

If someone you care for has been killed, please accept our deepest condolences. We are here to discuss how you can hold the driver accountable can and provide money for the family left behind, as well as honor the memory of the victim.

If you or a family member has been injured, you’re going to need help.

Our dedicated personal injury law team will fight for you and help you navigate the lawsuit against those who committed this act of negligence (unfortunately, many pedestrian deaths and injuries involve drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs).

Who Might We Sue?

• The negligent driver of the car that struck the pedestrian that will be covered by an insurance company.
• Possibly the City of Englewood of Bergen County if a hazardous condition on the roadway contributed to the accident.

You do not want to negotiate with these insurance companies on your own. Their job is to get away with offering as little money as they can. You need a seasoned personal injury law attorney who knows Englewood, New Jersey— like our Donny O’Cathain, who heads the Personal Injury Department, and practices law and lives in Bergen County.

Make sure you don’t accept any money or sign any documents before your free consultation. Plus, you only pay O’Cathain Law Group when you recover money for you, or in memory of your lost loved one.

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries in Englewood are serious matters, and as you’ve learned they’re on the rise in the Garden State. Call (848) 375-1097 or fill out the form on the bottom of this page immediately so we can help you Move Forward safely.