Saddle Brook, NJ (October 23, 2026) – Two teenage boys were hospitalized Thursday, October 22, after their e-bike struck a Jeep Cherokee at North Midland Avenue and Schepis Avenue.
According to Saddle Brook Police, the accident happened around 6 p.m. Both boys were taken to a hospital in separate ambulances. One wore a cervical collar. Witnesses said the other looked more seriously injured at first.
The Jeep's driver stayed and cooperated with police. She said she was turning and did not know where the boys came from.
Investigators from several agencies opened a joint investigation into the collision.
Our thoughts are with the boys and their families as they recover.
New Jersey normally gives injured people two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. That period is generally paused while the injured person is under 18 and starts on their 18th birthday. A parent's own claim, such as one for a child's medical bills, may be treated differently, so the two should not be assumed to share the same timeline.
Settlements for children also work differently from adult settlements. In New Jersey, a settlement for a minor generally needs a judge's approval, and the court reviews whether the amount is fair before the case closes. Money awarded to a child may be held in a court-supervised arrangement until adulthood.
A child's injuries can also change as the child grows. Head injuries may cause problems with school or concentration months later, and broken bones can affect development in ways that are hard to see at first. A lawyer who reviews a proposed settlement will commonly ask whether the figure covers future treatment and not only the bills received so far, and that question is easier to answer when treatment records, school notes, and follow-up reports have been kept in one place.
If your child has been injured in a traffic accident in New Jersey, our team at the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can view your case and explain what options may be open for you under state law.
To learn more, you can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. We are here to answer all your questions and clear your doubts.
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 If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.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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