A man suffered fatal injuries in a bicycle accident after he was hit by an FDNY fire truck that was responding to an emergency. According to a report on People.com, the collision occurred the afternoon of April 19. Police said the man was riding a bicycle on Juniper Boulevard when an FDNY truck turned off another nearby street alongside Juniper Valley Park and collided with him. A preliminary investigation determined that an FDNY fire truck was traveling north on 80th Street and was turning onto Juniper when it struck the bicyclist.
NYPD officials said the fire truck was being driven by a 59-year-old man, adding that the trucks lights and sirens were activated as the team inside was responding to a report of a fire. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. PIX11 News reported that the firefighters were responding to a church fire. No arrests have been made, and the NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating the incident. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of deceased bicycle accident victim. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.
What Causes Fatal Bicycle Accidents?
Fatal bicycle accidents are often caused by a combination of negligence (carelessness), poor road conditions, and lack of visibility. One of the most common causes of vehicle collisions is when drivers fail to yield the right of way, make unsafe turns, or do not see cyclists due to blind spots. Left-turn and right-hook accidents — where a car turns into the path of a bicyclist — are especially dangerous.
Speeding is another major factor. Drivers traveling at high speeds have less time to react, and any impact with a cyclist is more likely to be fatal. Distracted driving, such as texting or using a phone, significantly increases the risk of a collision with a cyclist.
Poor infrastructure, like roads without bike lanes or inadequate lighting, can also contribute to deadly accidents. Cyclists may be forced into traffic or be less visible to drivers at night. Additionally, impaired driving, whether from alcohol, drugs, or fatigue, is a leading cause of severe or fatal crashes.
Compensation for Bicycle Accident Victims
Compensation and the worth of the case will depend on the nature and extent of the injuries sustained by the victim as well as the extent of negligence (carelessness) on the part of the driver. In such cases, negligent (careless) motorists or passengers can be held responsible for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitative treatment, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc.
In cases of serious injury, the bicyclist may be entitled to compensation for future medical care and a loss of earning capacity if the injuries prevent them from returning to work. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life can also be factors in calculating compensation. Families of deceased victims can also seek compensation for their losses by filing a wrongful death claim.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole.
We also obtained $295,000 out of a $300,000 insurance policy in compensation for the victim of a bicycle dooring accident (where a car door opens into the path of a bicyclist). Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://people.com/firetruck-strikes-and-kills-cyclist-in-nyc-11718520