In New Jersey, pedestrian accidents are common, and when they happen, the injuries can be catastrophic. When a driver fails to slow down, pay attention, or follow the rules of the road, the consequences for a pedestrian can be devastating. No one should suffer because of a driver’s negligence. When…
What Riders and Drivers Need to Know About New Jersey’s New E‑Bike Law In January 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed S4834/A6235 into law, creating new statewide rules for e‑bikes and expanding the state’s approach to regulation and licensing on the road. The law aims to reduce tragedies and improve safety…
On the afternoon of July 24, 2025, a serious pedestrian accident at the intersection of Ramapo Valley Road and East Oak Street in Oakland, New Jersey, tragically killed one child and injured 3 others. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the four pedestrians, a mother and her three children,…
When you are acting as a pedestrian, it is incredibly important to be as safe as possible. Failing to exercise caution while walking could result in a devastating car-pedestrian accident. Unfortunately, that is exactly what is happening to people throughout New Jersey as the result of “distracted walking.” Dubbed “petextrians,” pedestrians…
Thousands of Americans are injured or killed every year as pedestrians struck by car drivers. For those living in New Jersey and New York, the roads can be an especially dangerous course to navigate. Alcohol is a common factor in these accidents. In fact, one of our attorneys, Steven Benvenisti, narrowly survived…
