Yesterday was a day of solemn remembrance for both New Yorkers and Americans everywhere who commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of 9/11.  There were efforts made all over the country to provide some ceremony and opportunity to reflect on what occurred that day.  Unfortunately, those efforts led to some problems.  One of those serious problems occurred when a man lost his leg in a New York motorcycle accident as he was riding along as part of a tribute honoring the victims from 10 years ago.

According to the authorities, this New York motorcycle accident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. yesterday when a 39-year-old Queens man was riding his vehicle in a southbound direction on the New York State Thruway near Exit 14.  At that point, he slowed down for some reason and the driver of a Mercury that was following him attempted to swerve to avoid him.  However, the vehicle side-swiped the motorcycle and the motorcyclist lost his leg almost immediately.  He was rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for the man who was so seriously injured in this New York motorcycle accident.  Losing a leg while merely taking part in a tribute is truly terrible for everyone involved.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York motorcycle accidents statewide.  Every year, more than 5,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 150 fatalities.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

It seems that more information would be needed with regards to this New York motorcycle accident before fault could be assigned.  If, however, the driver of the Mercury was at fault, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against that driver.  If such a claim was filed and was successful, it could result in an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.