Recovering From Your Pedestrian And Bicycle Accident

Most people would tell you that they feel safe while walking or biking near a road, but it only takes one moment of distraction for a driver to hit a biker or pedestrian. In these accidents, the victim commonly suffers severe injuries, and the compensation they receive in their compensation claim must accurately reflect the costs they experience.

At Benjamin M. Del Vento, P.A., we know how to determine what your claim is worth, and we fight tirelessly to secure that compensation. We work as a team to use our decades of experience for clients, serving New Jersey residents from our Livingston office. We are prepared to help you recover from any injury.

Common Pedestrian Injuries

Because pedestrians and bikers have nearly no protection against a car in an accident, the injuries they receive can be catastrophic with lifelong consequences. Common examples of these injuries include:

  • Paralysis: High-impact collisions can damage the spinal cord, leading to partial or complete paralysis.
  • Loss of limb: In some severe cases, the trauma from an accident can lead to the amputation of a limb, either at the scene of the crash or through medical intervention later.
  • Scarring or burns: Accidents involving road friction or vehicle fires can result in significant scarring or burns, leaving victims with physical and emotional scars.
  • Nerve damage: Collisions can cause damage to the nervous system, resulting in chronic pain, numbness or loss of function in certain body parts.
  • Traumatic brain injuries: Head trauma is common in pedestrian and bicycle accidents, especially when helmets are not worn. TBIs can range from concussions to severe brain damage, leading to cognitive impairments, memory loss and long-term disability.
  • Organ failure: The impact of a crash can cause serious internal injuries, leading to organ damage or failure. Victims may suffer from punctured lungs, liver damage or kidney failure.
  • Broken bones: Fractures, especially in the legs, arms, ribs and pelvis, are common in pedestrian and cyclist accidents.

These injuries often necessitate long-term medical care and rehabilitation, which can place a significant financial and emotional burden on victims and their families.

In the decades we have been practicing injury law, we have come to learn the full extent of these and other injuries, and what they are worth. Our goal as your legal representation is to make you whole by securing a settlement that accurately reflects these consequences. We also help surviving families get compensation when these accidents prove to be fatal.

Common Scenarios For Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents are frequent in Livingston, particularly in high-traffic areas and busy intersections. Here are some of the most common scenarios that lead to these accidents:

  • Distracted driving: Drivers using cellphones, adjusting the radio or engaging in conversations often fail to notice pedestrians or cyclists.
  • Failure to yield at crosswalks: Many accidents occur when drivers do not yield to pedestrians at crosswalks or do not notice cyclists while making turns at intersections.
  • Speeding: Roads like Northfield Avenue and Livingston Avenue see frequent speeding, giving drivers less time to react to pedestrians crossing or cyclists riding along the road.
  • Poor visibility: Weather conditions, such as heavy rain or early nightfall, make it difficult for drivers to spot pedestrians or cyclists.

By recognizing these scenarios, road users in Livingston can take precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Let Us Fight For You

You should never have to settle for less after a personal injury. Let our committed and compassionate team provide you with the representation and outcome you deserve in your claim. Call us 973-869-5325 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step toward the outcome you are seeking in your case.