West Windsor, NJ (November 30, 2023) – A young girl and her dog lost their lives when they were fatally hit by a Jeep on Monday, November 27. Reports from authorities show the crash happened around 5:37 p.m. when the pair were crossing the road at the intersection of Rabbit Hill Road and Abbington Lane. EMS found the girl and the dog lying in the road at the scene. Emergency medical aid was immediately rendered to the young victim and she was transported to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center where she lost her life. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Serious Collision Response Team responded to the scene to assist with the investigation, which remains ongoing. At this time, the identity of the driver of the Jeep has not been reported.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are usually very severe and can even turn out to be fatal. Pedestrians are often traveling with virtually no protection against the force of fast-moving vehicles, and drivers are often traveling while distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, or at unsafe speeds. This puts pedestrians in a dangerous and vulnerable position while they are traveling. Negligent driving has become the main cause of the majority of auto accidents in the United States, according to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. On average, more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed per year in the United States. Over half of pedestrian crashes are caused by negligent driving. Additionally, in 2018, more than 130,000 pedestrian accidents were reported in the US.
Each year, more than 3 million people are hurt in auto collisions in the United States. Some of the most commonly seen forms of negligent driving in America today include:
- Distraction
- Speeding
- Intoxication
- Fatigue
When you or a loved one have been hurt in a pedestrian wreck caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to collect compensation for the losses and damages you have endured. If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian crash, a wrongful death attorney can help you gather financial compensation as well. Some of the damages you may be able to receive compensation for in such a situation include:
- Funeral care
- Burial costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain
- Suffering
- Emotional turmoil
- Medical expenses
The damages you can be compensated for when you file a claim usually depend on the nature of the crash and the extent to which your life has been affected. Clearly, losing a loved one is going to have a detrimental effect on your life. A skilled wrongful death lawyer in West Windsor can help you learn more about how you may be able to financially recover when you file a claim with a lawyer who has your best interests in mind.
Call the law office of Metro Law at your earliest convenience to talk to an attorney about how we can help you during this difficult time. An attorney from our firm is ready and waiting to help you through this difficult time. Dial (800) 469-6476 to learn more.
