Caldwell, NJ – Pedestrian Loses Life in Accident on Bloomfield Ave

Caldwell, NJ (November 30, 2023) – A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian identified as Gregory Katz in Caldwell on Sunday evening, November 26. The pedestrian, age 68, was struck in the 300 block of Bloomfield Avenue at around 6:33 p.m. Police and paramedics promptly responded to the scene to render emergency medical aid and transport the injured pedestrian to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson. Sadly, the victim was pronounced deceased at around 7:25 p.m. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities, according to reports. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is currently investigating the deadly accident.

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. 

New Jersey Traffic Collisions

Sadly, pedestrians regularly suffer fatal injuries in car accidents in New Jersey. Generally speaking, hundreds of pedestrians are killed yearly in the Garden State. According to reports completed by Smart Growth America, pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the United States. This is most likely due to the ever-growing number of distracted drivers on American roadways.

Unfortunately, negligent driving is the main culprit in the causation of the majority of pedestrian crashes that occur throughout the country. When you or a loved one have been injured by the actions of a negligent driver, a personal injury lawyer can aid you in your financial recovery. If you have lost a loved one under similar circumstances, a  wrongful death attorney in Caldwell can help you collect the financial compensation you need and deserve during this difficult time. 

At the skilled and long-standing personal injury law office of Metro Law, our compassionate lawyers have been helping crash victims and their loved ones recover for over 30 years. We strive to help bereaved families get the compensation they need so they do not have to worry about money. 

When you have lost a loved one in a car crash caused by a negligent driver, it may feel like everything in your life has halted. You may feel unable to move on, and only able to focus on grieving. This is totally understandable, and, this is why we are here to help you financially, so you have one less thing to worry about.  

By filing a wrongful death claim, you will be able to get the financial compensation and justice you deserve after you have wrongfully lost someone you love. Allow our lawyers to negotiate the maximum financial compensation available from the insurance company for you.

You can reach our law office by calling (800) 469-6476 as soon as you can for a free consultation. We do not charge any up front fees and only get paid if you are able to receive the financial compensation and justice you deserve. The sooner you are able to call after your loved one’s crash, the better. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in the state of New Jersey is two years, which means that, from the date of your loved one’s passing, you have two years in which to file a claim in order to get the compensation you need. We will be here for you when you are ready to move forward with a wrongful death claim for your family member.