When Drivers Don’t Yield – Common Scenarios

Many pedestrian knockdown accidents happen because drivers:



• Fail to stop at marked crosswalks
  
  
• Speed through intersections on a yellow or red light
  
  
• Back out of driveways or parking lots without looking
  
  
• Drive distracted by phones or GPS
  
  
• Ignore stop signs in residential or school zones
  
  

New Jersey law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. When they don’t, they’re not just breaking the law—they’re putting lives at risk.

 Visit our Wrongful Death page if a loved one died in a pedestrian crash

If you were walking and hit by a vehicle, the driver’s auto insurance should cover your injuries. But New Jersey’s system has some nuances:

• If you have your own auto policy, your PIP coverage may pay initial medical bills—even though you weren’t in a car
  
• If you don’t have PIP, the driver’s liability insurance should apply
  
• If you were seriously injured, you may pursue compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, and more
  
  

It’s complicated—but we’ll sort it out for you.

Proving Fault in a Pedestrian Accident

Some people assume they can’t sue if they were crossing outside a crosswalk or “jaywalking.” That’s not always true. In New Jersey, drivers still have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians whenever possible.



We investigate every case thoroughly, using:

• Police reports and scene documentation
  
  
• Vehicle damage and impact points
  
  
• Surveillance or dash cam footage (often available in busy areas like downtown Jersey City)
  
  
• Eyewitness statements
  
  
• Traffic signal timing and intersection data
  
  

Our goal is to prove what really happened and show how the driver was negligent.

What We Do for Injured Pedestrians

After being hit, you’re likely facing pain, medical appointments, missed work—and questions. We help you focus on recovery while we:



• Handle insurance paperwork and negotiations
  
  
• Document your full injury impact and expenses
  
  
• Fight any effort by insurers to blame you or minimize your claim
  
  
• Seek fair compensation for both financial losses and personal suffering
  
  

We’ve taken on individual drivers, commercial insurance carriers, and even city entities when needed. You don’t have to do this alone.