Blog: Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
- Back to School Safety: Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Rights for NJ Families
Aug 28, 2026
The start of a new school year brings excitement, new backpacks, and a lot of little feet heading out the door. It also brings something most parents do not like to think about. As buses return to the roads and children walk and bike to class, the risk of a pedestrian accident or bicycle accident rises sharply across New Jersey. If your child has been hurt walking or riding near a school, understanding your pedestria...Read More - New Jersey's New E-Bike Law: What Do Riders Need To Know Before The July 19 Rules Take Effect?
Jul 9, 2026
By the New Jersey E-Bike Accident Lawyers at Camili & Capo, PA If you ride an electric bicycle in New Jersey, the rules you have followed for years are about to change. The new New Jersey e-bike law, passed as bill S4834, takes effect July 19, 2026, and it introduces registration, licensing, and, for some riders, insurance requirements that never applied to ordinary bicycles before. For many people who count on an e-bike t...Read More - Warmer Weather, More Pedestrians: Why Spring Brings a Rise in Accident Injuries in New Jersey
Mar 20, 2026
Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey: Why Do More People Get Hit When the Weather Warms Up? Let’s talk about what actually happens every year in New Jersey. The weather finally breaks. People get outside. You see more walkers, runners, kids on bikes, and people crossing streets they avoided all winter. At the same time, drivers are still in that winter mindset, rushing, distracted, and not fully adjusted to sharing the road again. That combination create...Read More - Hurt In A Parking Lot During Holiday Rush? NJ Injury Claims After Pedestrian Accidents
Dec 22, 2025
Hurt in a parking lot during holiday rush? NJ injury claims after pedestrian accidents can feel confusing at first, especially when the driver insists they didn’t see you or the store tries to push blame onto someone else. Still, parking lot crashes can cause serious injuries, and New Jersey law often gives pedestrians clear rights. Because holiday shopping increases traffic, distractions, and frustration, these incidents spike when lots get crowded. If a vehicle hit yo...Read More - When Is a Dooring Injury Claim Worth Filing?
Aug 8, 2025
Cyclists across New Jersey face many dangers on the road, but one of the most overlooked is “dooring.” A dooring accident happens when a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of a cyclist, causing a sudden and often violent collision. These crashes may appear minor to those inside the vehicle, but for the cyclist, the impact can be life-changing. Serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and weeks or months away from wor...Read More - How a Bicycle Accident Attorney Can Help You Recover Compensation
Apr 27, 2023
If you were injured after being hit by a driver while riding your bicycle, you may face obstacles to getting the compensation you need no matter how clearly the other driver was at fault for the accident. Insurance companies have an interest in minimizing your financial recovery so that they can limit the amount of money they must pay out on your claim. But working with a bicycle accident attorney can help you level th...Read More - Pedestrian Accidents Increase During the Holiday Season
Jun 13, 2022
The time between Halloween and New Year’s can be one of the busiest times of the year. Many people are constantly on the go, with shopping and celebrations filling their calendars. In addition to more events, people also spend more time on the road and out in public. This can lead to an increase in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian Accident Statistics Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the occurrence of pedestria...Read More
