Bicyclist Killed in Truck Accident
Posted on Jul 20, 2011 4:15pm PDT
A bicyclist was reportedly killed when he was involved in a truck accident. According to reports, he was killed while riding his bike when a truck pulling a trailer hit him. It is reported that the bicyclist was then thrown about 36-feet after the truck accident. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, but was declared dead at the scene. It is believed that the truck driver failed to yield the right of way, but the truck accident is still under investigation.
When you are dealing with a truck accident, you need to know they can occur all too often and leave people seriously injured. It's important that if you are injured in an accident caused by another's negligence that you understand that you can pursue a case. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so. You should not have to suffer from medical bills, lost work wages and other expenses because of someone else's careless actions.
If you or someone you know is injured in a truck accident then it is in your best interest to work with a personal injury attorney who will be able to guide you through this process. You can count on an injury lawyer to have your best interest in mind at all times. An injury attorney will know how to deal with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury lawyer and begin discussing your case.