$225K Judgment for Pedestrian with Head Injury in Bayonne, NJ Intersection Accident

Injury Type: Head injury, open head injury

Accident Type: Pedestrian

Award Amount: $225,000

Location: Bayonne, New Jersey

A tragic pedestrian accident at an intersection left the plaintiff with a severe open head injury. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant’s negligence directly caused the incident, seeking damages for personal injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

The defendant denied all allegations and liability, asserting contributory and comparative negligence in the matter. After a bench trial, the court apportioned liability, assigning 25% fault to the plaintiff and 75% to the defendant. Based on this apportionment, the final judgment was set at $225,000.

This case highlights the significant legal and financial consequences of pedestrian accidents and underscores the importance of vigilance at traffic intersections to ensure public safety.

Case Reference: Madden v. Mohammed, HUDL-002967-15