Three Pedestrian Accidents Injure Four, Including Children

Three separate pedestrian accidents on Thursday and Friday in Paramus, Ridgewood and Passaic sent four people, including two children, to the hospital with injuries.

Just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, two girls, ages 12 and 13, were struck by a Dodge Ram while crossing Carlough Drive in Paramus. According to city police, the elderly driver was attempting to make a left turn when she struck the children. The girls were transported to Hackensack University Medical Center.

A few minutes later, a 56-year-old woman was also struck by a car making a left turn. The woman was crossing Goffle Road near the intersection at Ravine Avenue. The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to The Valley Hospital.

Only 24 hours later, a 38-year-old man suffered a broken foot after being hit by a Honda Odyssey in Passaic. The man was crossing at an intersection of Paulson Avenue and Howard Avenue. He was transported to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.

The Lynch Law Firm, PC’s New Jersey pedestrian auto accident attorneys are ready to help victims of pedestrian-auto accidents. We will review your claim and determine if you are entitled compensation through legal action.

Pedestrian Safety

This recent string of accidents is part of state-wide pedestrian safety problem and acts as a sobering reminder of the importance for drivers and pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings and work to avoid an accident.

Drivers should make sure to:

Pedestrians can also take some steps to better protect themselves, by always walking on the sidewalk, crossing the street crosswalks, staying off their phone and wearing reflective clothing. However, it is up to drivers to prevent accidents.

Contact Our Attorneys After a Car Accident

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident, our car accident lawyers can help you seek the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact a New Jersey personal injury attorney at the Lynch Law Firm, PC today for a free, no obligation consultation to learn more.

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