Teaneck Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Teaneck’s roads are dangerous for pedestrians. Cars are speeding on Cedar Lane, Palisade Avenue and Teaneck Road. Cars often hit pedestrians because the drivers are not slowing down at intersections, and the drivers are not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Some local intersections now have pedestrian flags. Some crosswalks now have flashing lights. But these safety steps are not enough with careless drivers.

What if you’re a pedestrian who is hit by a car, a bus, or a truck in Teaneck? You need to immediately contact a Teaneck Pedestrian Accident Lawyer. Working with a personal injury attorney from our firm could improve your chances of a favorable outcome for your claim.

What Steps Should I Take After Getting Struck by a Car?

• Get checked out by a medical professional if you are in pain. There are three major hospitals nearby and lots of urgent cares. If the pain continues, there are orthopedic and pain management doctors who practice in this area who can treat injured pedestrians.
• If you can, make sure you get the appropriate information about the driver: their name, their license number, their contact information, and the name of their insurance company. All of this information will be on the police report. Be sure to call the police; don’t let the negligent driver talk you out of calling them.
•  Contact a Teaneck pedestrian accident attorney from O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department. The consultation is free, and this is what we do: we handle personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey with experience, knowledge, and compassion. Our results speak for themselves—please check out our Verdicts & Settlements page.
• Get a copy of your medical records and the police report and bring them to your consultation. But if you can’t do this, don’t worry—your dedicated attorney will help you do this.
•  Take photos of your injuries, and of the place where the accident took place—these may be useful to your personal injury lawyer. Also, if you have the clothes you were wearing when you were hit, bring them or a photo of them to your initial consultation as well.

What Should I Avoid?

No matter what, don’t sign any papers or accept any money until you consult with your personal injury lawyer. The insurance companies in this case are not on your side; they want to be rid of this lawsuit as quickly and cheaply as possible. You want someone to fight for you— and that’s what the O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department does.

Who Can I Sue for a Pedestrian Accident?

• The driver of the car and their insurance company
• The driver of the truck and their insurance company
• The driver of the bus, and their insurance company
• Possibly the City of Teaneck or Bergen County, if the sidewalk, road or walkways conditions contributed to the accident

Pedestrian Traffic Laws

In New Jersey, the law on what drivers must do to keep pedestrians safe is written in (N.J. Rev Stat § 39:4-36 (2024). Here is what the law says:

• The driver must yield to a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection
• The driver must stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the street in a marked crosswalk
• Cars cannot legally go around other cars that have stopped for pedestrians.

So, you are not at fault— and our Teaneck pedestrian accident attorneys can help you.

Rely on a Teaneck Attorney When You Are Struck by a Vehicle While Walking

We live in Bergen County, and we practice law in Bergen County—and we know Pedestrian Accident law in New Jersey. You have two (2) years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If the City of Teaneck or Bergen County is at fault, you must file paperwork within 90 days. Call a Teaneck pedestrian accident lawyer so we can help you get back on your feet and Move Forward.