NYPD Investigate Fatal Bicycle Accident
By Greenberg & Stein, P.C.
Mar. 26, 2013 11:25a
New York City police are investigating a fatal accident that happened recently when a man riding a bicycle was killed after being hit by two cars. 49-year-old V.L. was riding his bike south against northbound traffic on a busy weekday morning. A sedan traveling north struck him and sent V.L. and his bicycle flying into an intersection. He was then struck by a second car that was travelling west on the adjacent roadway. Emergency rescue arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene. No one else was injured and the drivers of both cars remained at the crash location. Police are continuing to look into the deadly accident and no drivers have been charged so far. Bicycle accidents can result in severe or fatal injuries. Talk to a personal injury attorney if you were injured or lost a family member in an accident that you feel was someone else's fault. You may have legal grounds for filing suit against those responsible.
Were you injured while riding your bicycle in New York City?
In a sense, bicyclists are taking their lives in their hands every time they take to the streets. The larger, faster vehicles sharing the road with bicycle riders must take care to be fully aware of their surroundings and ensure all traffic laws are abided by. Dozens of cyclists are killed every year on our city streets and many more are injured but survive. In most of these cases the vehicle driver is at fault. Drivers who speed, make aggressive maneuvers, text while driving or drive while intoxicated can cause an accident which could kill someone in another car or riding a bicycle or motorcycle. Make sure your best interests are protected when dealing with insurance companies and those who may have caused your injuries by having a skilled professional representing you!
Get the Help of a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
Contact us at the law offices of Greenberg and Stein, P.C. as soon as possible after you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an accident that was not their fault. We have over 50 years of combined experience helping clients in New York City get the compensation they need and deserve. When we take on an injury accident case we do a thorough investigation to ensure that all the data concerning your injuries and the crash itself is gathered. We understand that you and your family have many questions after an accident and it's important to get those questioned answered as soon as possible. Call today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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