Car Strikes, Injures Woman on Centennial Ave in Cranford, NJ

Cranford, NJ (October 28, 2026) – A woman was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Centennial Avenue in Cranford on Monday afternoon, October 26. The collision occurred around 3:51 p.m.

Emergency crews arrived to assist the woman, who was conscious and alert.

The southbound roadway near Centennial Avenue and North Avenue was closed following the crash.

Authorities are investigating what led to the collision.

We hope the injured woman makes a full and steady recovery.

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

After a pedestrian crash in Cranford, your New Jersey auto insurance policy generally covers your medical bills through personal injury protection (PIP), if you're eligible. You may also qualify for coverage under a family member's household auto policy. New Jersey follows a no-fault system for these medical benefits.

If your household doesn't have an auto policy, you may still have other coverage options. Depending on New Jersey's insurance rules and your eligibility, the policy covering the vehicle that struck you might provide benefits. However, coverage is not guaranteed and depends on your circumstances.

If your injuries are serious, your medical expenses may go beyond your available insurance benefits. You may be able to seek payment for eligible uncovered costs from a driver who caused the crash. Your options depend on who was responsible, your insurance coverage, and New Jersey law.

Beyond your medical bills, you may be able to recover compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering. Your eligibility and the amount you can recover depend on how the accident affected your health, work, and daily life.

If you share some of the blame, you may still be able to recover damages. However, New Jersey law reduces your recovery based on your share of fault. Generally, you cannot recover damages if you are more than 50% responsible for the accident.

Under New Jersey law, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some exceptions may apply. Missing the deadline could prevent you from pursuing your claim in court.

While you focus on healing, a pedestrian accident lawyer can handle the paperwork, deadlines, and insurance calls for you. An attorney can also figure out which insurance should pay each bill.

At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we help people injured in pedestrian accidents across New Jersey. We review your circumstances, explain your legal options, and guide you through the claims process.

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Cranford, you can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. We can discuss your situation, answer your questions, and explain what steps to take 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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