Vehicle Hits Four Pedestrians on Newark Ave in Elizabeth, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ (November 11, 2026) – A car struck four pedestrians on Newark Avenue near North Broad Street in Elizabeth on Wednesday, November 11. The crash was reported at about 9:57 a.m. near a gas station.

Emergency crews responded to assist the pedestrians. Officials have not yet released details about any injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

We wish everyone involved a full and speedy recovery.

Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Pedestrian Crash in Elizabeth, NJ?

After a pedestrian crash in Elizabeth, your medical bills may first be paid by personal injury protection (PIP) from your own auto policy or a household member's policy. If no one in your household has an auto policy, PIP from the policy of the vehicle involved may pay instead.

If PIP isn't available, your health insurance is usually the main source of payment for emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up visits. You may still have to pay copays, deductibles, or other costs under your plan, and those expenses may be included in a later injury claim.

When your medical costs go past PIP, you may be able to seek payment from the driver's liability insurance for your remaining bills and other losses. If the policy covering you has the limitation on lawsuit option, you may need a serious injury, such as a permanent injury or a displaced fracture, to seek pain and suffering.

If an insurer says you share some of the blame, New Jersey reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault. You cannot recover anything if you are found more than 50% at fault, so how fault is divided between you and the driver can greatly affect what you receive.

Under New Jersey law, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you may lose the right to seek compensation, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than you first thought or keep you out of work for several months.

If you are unsure which insurance policy should cover your medical expenses, a pedestrian accident lawyer can look at the available coverage. An attorney can also address payment disputes and communicate with insurers on your behalf.

At the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we help people injured in pedestrian accidents across New Jersey. Our team looks at each case carefully and explains the legal options that may be available.

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Elizabeth, you can contact our pedestrian accident lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to discuss what happened. We can answer your questions and help you understand what to do next.

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.

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