Pedestrian Accident Legal Guide

Summary

In New Jersey, pedestrians crossing outside of crosswalks must yield to vehicles, but drivers must also exercise due care. If involved in an accident, document the incident thoroughly, exchange information, and file a police report. Even if an agreement not to go to court is made, seek medical attention for any delayed injuries and report new symptoms to the driver’s insurance company.

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I was jail crossing and a car hit me
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I'm sorry to hear about your ****. To provide you with general legal information, could you please clarify what you mean by "jail crossing"? Were you crossing the street at an intersection, a crosswalk, or somewhere else in New Jersey?
crossing the road which doesn't have zebra crossing
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Thank you for clarifying. In New Jersey, pedestrians crossing at places other than crosswalks must yield to vehicles. However, drivers still have a duty to exercise due care.
- Did the driver stop after the ****?
- Were the police involved and was a report filed?
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yes
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Thank you for providing that information. Given the circumstances, here are some general legal points to consider:
- In New Jersey, both drivers and pedestrians have responsibilities in avoiding ****s.
- Since the driver stopped, did they exchange information and/or did you file a police report?

New Jersey State Police


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.njsp.org

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