Midday Crash Injures Child and Adult on E 7th St in Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield, NJ (June 12, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash near East 7th Street and Richmond Avenue in Plainfield left a child and an adult hurt around midday Friday, June 12. Both were passengers in the back seat of one of the vehicles and requested medical evaluation for head and leg pain.

The Union County Fire and emergency units responded shortly, approximately at 11:53 a.m., and assessed both individuals at the crash site.

No further details about the identities or conditions of those involved had been confirmed at the time of this report.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. 

We hope both the child and adult involved make a smooth and full recovery.

Can a Child Injured in a Car Crash File a Claim in Plainfield, NJ?

Yes, and in New Jersey, the law includes specific protections designed to make sure a child's legal rights are preserved after a crash. Because minors cannot file legal claims on their own behalf, a parent or legal guardian typically brings the claim for them.

New Jersey also extends the statute of limitations for minors, which means the two-year window to file a personal injury claim does not begin running until the child turns 18. That provision exists precisely because some injuries may not be fully understood until much later in a child's development.

In children, head trauma can present differently than it does in adults, and symptoms like headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or changes in sleep patterns may surface in the days following the collision rather than immediately. A medical evaluation creates the documentation needed to connect those developing symptoms to the crash, which matters enormously if a claim is filed down the road.

Crashes in Union County intersections during daytime hours can involve distracted drivers, failure to yield, or vehicles moving at speeds inconsistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Identifying exactly what happened and who bears responsibility is where legal guidance from a car accident lawyer becomes valuable.

The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky handles personal injury cases involving children and families throughout Union County and understands the specific considerations that come with claims on behalf of minors. 

If your child was hurt in a crash in Plainfield or anywhere in Union County, the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can explain what options may be available and what steps make sense given your family's situation. Contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to speak with someone on our team.

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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