Atlantic City, NJ (August 23, 2026) – Atlantic City fire rescue units, paramedics, and local police officers responded on Saturday evening, August 22, to a pedestrian collision along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The incident occurred in front of Bally's near 1900 Boardwalk at approximately 6:33 p.m.
According to preliminary information, a pedestrian was struck by a Boardwalk tram car in front of the resort facility, prompting an immediate call for emergency rescue personnel.
The investigation remains ongoing.
We hope the injured person makes a full and swift recovery.
After a pedestrian accident in New Jersey, injured individuals primarily have two legal avenues for financial recovery: claiming no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical benefits and filing a third-party personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver or entity.
To lay the groundwork for a successful legal claim, taking structured action immediately after the incident is essential. Obtaining an official police collision report serves as a foundational piece of evidence, as officers document crucial details such as driver statements, physical vehicle damage, speed, environmental conditions, and statutory traffic violations.
Additionally, securing immediate medical evaluation establishes an official clinical record that directly links sustained physical injuries to the crash site.
When addressing medical expenses and initial economic losses, injured pedestrians must navigate New Jersey’s mandatory no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) system. Under state coverage priority rules, an injured pedestrian's own auto insurance policy provides primary medical benefits regardless of who caused the accident.
If the pedestrian does not own a vehicle, benefits extend through a resident family member's auto policy. If no household auto insurance exists, injured pedestrians can seek medical coverage through the state-administered New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association (NJPLIGA) statutory fund.
To recover additional compensation for pain and suffering, injured victims can file a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault party. Under New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence law, you can recover damages if you are 50% or less at fault, though your payout is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
However, if your policy includes the "verbal threshold," you must prove permanent harm, severe disfigurement, or fractures to claim non-economic damages. Finally, all personal injury lawsuits must be filed within New Jersey's strict two-year statute of limitations.
Our team at the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky helps injured people across New Jersey after serious pedestrian collisions. We review the information available, answer questions about the claims process, and explain the legal options that may apply to your circumstances.
If you have questions about an injury after a pedestrian collision, you can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. A consultation can help you understand your next steps.
Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute a request for legal representation. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please seek immediate medical care.
Any images included in this post are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual accident scene.
Elizabeth, NJ (August 12, 2026) – One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on...
Springfield, NJ (July 21, 2026) – Two people were hurt on Monday morning, July 20,...
Cranford, NJ (August 1, 2026) – A two-car crash occurred near Eagle Rock Tower on...
Bound Brook, NJ (July 20, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a scooter accident on...
The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. welcomes calls from potential clients and from attorneys looking to refer or co-counsel a matter. Whether it is an injury claim, a civil dispute, a criminal charge, or an immigration question, the first conversation is free and there is no obligation to hire the firm afterward.
Call the Roselle, New Jersey office at (908) 241-3445 or the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office at (215) 545-2300. You can also send the details through the contact form and someone from the office will get back to you. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
