A bicyclist who is injured by a negligent driver may have grounds to seek damages for his or her injuries and property damage. However, the motorist may attempt to avoid liability by alleging that the cyclist was partially or totally responsible for causing the accident.
Vineland courts employ comparative negligence according to New Jersey Revised Statutes §2A:15-5.1. Under this system, you may be denied a monetary award if a court determines that you carry more fault than the motor vehicle operator for causing the accident that injured you.