Rahway, NJ – Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Church St near W Grand Ave

Rahway, NJ (April 4, 2023) – A pedestrian accident was reported in the Rahway area that left one person injured.

The accident was reported at 10:10 p.m. on April 2.

According to reports, an unidentified person was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Church Street at the intersection of West Grand Avenue.

The Rahway Police and firefighters responded to secure the area. EMS rendered aid to the wounded victim on-site before transporting them to a local hospital for further care.

At this time, the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victim is able to recover quickly.

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Auto Accidents in New Jersey

Every day, injury accidents are reported in the state of New Jersey. These accidents leave tens of thousands of people in our state injured every year. In most cases, innocent people are hurt as a result of drivers who are negligent. Common factors in motor vehicle crashes across our state include speeding, distractions, alcohol use, and recklessly following behind another car. Unfortunately, these and other acts of negligence cause an array of accident types in our state every year. There are several types of accidents that continue to take place quite often. According to statistics:

• Angle collisions are responsible for around 18% of the overall number of crashes.
• Accidents involving parked cars make up approximately 16 percent of the overall number of collisions.
• Crashing into a fixed item is responsible for around 10 percent of all crashes.
• Accidents involving a vehicle’s sidewall account for around 12 percent of all collisions.
• Accidents that occur when drivers are backing up make up about 5 percent of all crashes.
• Almost three percent of all collisions involve a vehicle colliding head-on with another vehicle.
• Accidents involving left turns and U-turns account for around 3 percent of all collisions.

Any type of accident has the potential to cause significant harm to those involved. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured in a motor vehicle accident, you must seek guidance from a pedestrian accident lawyer in New Jersey right away. You may have legal options that can help you secure financial compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, and more.

Our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq are dedicated to helping injury victims in New Jersey seek the justice they deserve. With more than three decades of experience and a passionate team focused on fighting for fair compensation, we will stand by your side every step of the way. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, our experienced team is here to help. Contact us at 800-923-3456 to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can protect your legal rights today.

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.

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