Egg Harbor Twp, NJ – Cyclist Injured in Accident on Ocean Heights Avenue and Broadmoor Drive

Egg Harbor Twp, NJ (September 15, 2023) – A cyclist suffered serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon in Egg Harbor Township. The incident happened at around 5:40 p.m. on Ocean Heights Avenue. 

Reports from local sources show the crash occurred on Ocean Heights Avenue near Broadmoor Drive. Police say a vehicle operated by an 80-year-old man was headed south when he was involved in a collision with a cyclist. 

The bicyclist was thrown from the bike and onto the hood of the car. Paramedics arrived shortly after and transported the injured victim to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Campus in Atlantic City with serious injuries. 

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is currently investigating the details of the incident. Southbound Traffic on Ocean Heights Avenue was diverted for around two hours while the scene was occupied by responders. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery. 

New Jersey Pedestrian Crashes

Pedestrian crashes occur thousands of times each year in the state of New York. These collisions usually end in injuries and even death for victims. On average, more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed per year in the United States due to auto collisions. Unfortunately, the majority of these accidents happen due to the actions of negligent drivers.  In fact, the NHTSA found that more than 50% of the time, negligent drivers cause injurious and fatal pedestrian accidents. 

Pedestrians who are severely injured in car crashes usually have to spend prolonged periods recovering in the hospital. While there, they often have to undergo medical care that ends up being extremely expensive and invasive, such as repeat surgeries or exhausting physical therapy. Experiences like this can be life-altering, not only for injured victims but also for their loved ones. 

 If you or someone in your family has recently been hurt in a pedestrian crash, you should consult a lawyer to see if you qualify for financial compensation. Compensation could help you recover in numerous ways. When your finances are taken care of, you can usually focus better on your physical and mental well-being. 

A pedestrian crash attorney in Egg Harbor from the law office of Metro Law can help you understand your legal rights and options during this trying time. You may be worried about how you will cover the costs related to medical care, vehicle repairs or replacement, and more. Depending on the cause and circumstances of the accident you were injured in, you may be eligible for compensation for a long list of damages, including: 

• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Vehicle repair costs
• Pain
• Suffering
• Emotional turmoil
• Embarrassment
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Loss of consortium

Call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to speak with a skilled legal advocate who can help you recover. We work on contingency which means we do not charge you anything up front or out of pocket, and we only collect payment if you are able to receive full and fair financial compensation for your losses and damages. Please do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as you can to learn more about our ability to help you recover.