For many people in Union City, a crash means being hit while walking, not while driving. Raffi meets Union City clients by appointment and has handled personal-injury cases since 1993.
Union City, NJ 07087
Hudson County
Call to book an appointment: 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425)
Union City is a meeting location, by appointment only. To set up a free consultation, phone 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425); you can call any time, 24/7. The firm serves clients in English and Spanish, and if coming in is hard, Raffi can come to your home at no charge.
The streets that cause the most trouble
- Bergenline Avenue: narrow lanes, heavy foot traffic, turning cars and buses pulling in and out of stops.
- Kennedy Boulevard: wider and faster, with long crossings for people on foot.
- Route 495: the approach to the Lincoln Tunnel runs along the city’s southern edge, and tunnel-bound traffic spills onto local streets when it backs up.
Side streets off these corridors are tight and full of parked cars, so drivers backing out or turning often don’t see someone stepping into the street.
When the injured person was walking
If you were hit as a pedestrian, New Jersey’s no-fault system still covers your medical bills, even if you don’t own a car. The pedestrian accident page explains crosswalk rules and fault, and which insurance pays your medical bills walks through the order of coverage. For crashes between vehicles, see the car accident page.
Hospital and court
The closest hospital is HMH Palisades Medical Center, just north in North Bergen. A ticket written at the scene goes to Union City Municipal Court, while an injury lawsuit belongs in Hudson County Superior Court in Jersey City. The Hudson County page has more on the county, and locations lists every place you can meet Raffi.
Frequently asked questions
I was struck crossing Bergenline Avenue and have no car insurance of my own. Which policy covers my treatment?
In New Jersey, a pedestrian hit by a car can usually get PIP (personal injury protection) benefits. The auto policy of a relative you live with normally comes first. If no one in your household has one, the striking car’s PIP coverage generally pays.
Do I have to go to Jersey City for my Union City case?
A lawsuit over a Union City crash is normally filed in Hudson County Superior Court, which is in Jersey City. Many cases settle before trial, and filing a case doesn’t mean you will have to testify in court.
Can I talk about my Union City accident in Spanish?
Yes. Every page of this site is also available in Spanish, and the firm serves clients in both languages. Call 855-RAFFI-25 (855-723-3425) to arrange a consultation.