Jersey City, NJ – Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle on Martin Luther King Dr near Woodlawn Ave

Jersey City, NJ (February 5, 2023) – A pedestrian was left injured following a traffic accident that took place on Friday evening. On February 3, the police in Jersey City responded to the scene of a traffic crash on Martin Luther King Drive.

According to reports, a bicyclist was traveling in the area of Martin Luther King Drive and Woodlawn Avenue at around 8:10 p.m. For unknown reasons, a gray Nissan Altima traveling through the area struck the rider and fled the scene northbound on Martin Luther King Drive at a high rate of speed.

The bicyclist, identified only as a 48-year-old woman from Union City, suffered significant lower extremity injuries as a result of the crash.

The victim was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where she underwent emergency treatment.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently being investigated by the police department in Jersey City.

We hope the victim is able to recover quickly following this accident.

Bicycle Accidents in New Jersey

Every day, innocent people are hurt as a result of accidents with motor vehicles that take place right here in the state of New Jersey. In some instances, people involved in these accidents are using bicycles. This method of transportation is incredibly healthy and cost-effective, however, it can be extremely dangerous when sharing the road with negligent and reckless drivers. We see many bicyclists left with severe injuries as a result of car crashes that take place in our state every year.

There are many reasons why bicycle accidents continue to happen so frequently. Some of the most common causes of these accidents include:

  • When the driver who is at fault for the accident runs a stop sign or passes a red light.
  • When the driver exits an alley or a driveway without looking.
  • When a vehicle enters the bike lane and sideswipes the bicyclist.
  • When a driver is distracted by their cell phone or another object or activity.

Even though helmets and pads can help to protect cyclists, the unfortunate truth is that a bicycle is truly no match for a car during a collision. Although drivers are supposed to follow the laws when sharing roads with bicycle riders and other pedestrians, there are many cases where they fail to do so.

If you have been hurt as a result of a bicycle accident, it is important that you understand your legal rights and the options that are available to you. A bicycle accident lawyer in Jersey City can help you explore your legal options and fight for justice on your behalf.

Our team of Jersey City personal injury lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq approaches every case with a relentless commitment to achieving justice for our clients. Having successfully served innocent victims for decades, we’re proud as a firm to have earned a proven track record of success when it comes to helping our clients get justice and recover the maximum amount of compensation possible for their legal claims.

If you have been hurt due to a traffic accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, our New Jersey law firm can help you protect your legal rights. Contact our team today at 800-923-3456 to get started on your case.

Notes: Many of the accidents we write about could have been avoided. By disseminating information about serious incidents, we seek to arm our readers with the knowledge they need to prevent being seriously injured in an accident. This piece was created using external sources, including news articles and eyewitness descriptions of the collision and injuries. Therefore, the presented specifics of the accident have not been independently verified. Please notify us immediately if you find any inaccuracies in the article or if you wish to have the post deleted, we will rectify the content or remove the post.

Disclaimer: This is not a business solicitation, and none of the material presented is intended to be legal or medical advice. The featured image used in this post was not taken at this actual accident scene.

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